California Today: Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act

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November 22, 2024, 9:30 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Mario Tama/Getty Images Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system. Read more More California News Seattle Power Outages Could Linger as Strong Storms Pelt the West Coast A series of atmospheric rivers is flooding the Pacific Northwest and parts of California, with more wind and rain forecast as utilities try to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people. Inside the Deadliest Job in America Logging has long been a way of life for rural communities in the Pacific Northwest and South. It also comes with grave risk. Newsom to Visit California's Trump Country: 'Message Received' Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns. Officer's Fatal Shooting of 911 Caller in Las Vegas Prompts Push for His Arrest Body camera footage shows an officer fatally shooting a Black man who was struggling with a woman over a knife. The man had called the police for help. Los Angeles City Council Passes 'Sanctuary' Ordinance in Response to Trump The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump's presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders. Where Are the Most Million-Dollar Homes? While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack. She Went for a Walk on the Beach and Found a Rare 'Doomsday Fish' In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it's an exciting find. House Race in California Is Separated by 314 Votes The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have been counted. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES San Jose Excessive rain San Francisco Excessive rain Sacramento Excessive rain Stockton Excessive rain Risk Some High View detailed forecast Get separate alerts for your own places Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Cornbread Stuffing With Esquites By Rick A. Martínez 2 hours 35 minutes Makes 10 to 12 servings Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games Sign up for Your Places: Extreme Weather. Get notified about extreme weather before it happens with custom alerts for places in the U.S. you choose. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for California Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving California Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018