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California Today

November 7, 2024, 9:31 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

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A California Ballot Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor Is Failing

Voters appear to be rejecting Proposition 6 in California, a measure to end involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Schiff Wins Senate Race to Fill the Feinstein Seat in California

Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat, defeated Steve Garvey, a Republican and former professional baseball star.

California Might Have to Wait Weeks for House Battleground Results

Some battleground contests may not be called for weeks because of the state's voter-friendly laws and reliance on mail-in ballots.

Why Does It Take So Long to Call the House?

The volume of seats up for grabs, the painstaking process for calling races and the complexities of California combine to drag out the process, possibly for days.

36 Hours in San Francisco

As beautiful as ever, this glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions.

Los Angeles Faces a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

What to Know About the 10 Ballot Measures in California

The state has 10 proposals on Tuesday's ballot, ranging from an increase in the minimum wage to tougher penalties for theft and drug crimes.

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

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Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings 

By Sarah DiGregorio

6 1/2 hours

Makes 6 servings

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