California Today: Strong Winds Have California Bracing for Wildfire Weather

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November 5, 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 Noah Berger/Associated Press Strong Winds Have California Bracing for Wildfire Weather The state will see multiple wind events through the middle of the week, and its biggest cities may face quickly growing wildfires. Read more More California News Here's When Polls Open Across the United States While millions of Americans have already voted early, millions more will head to polling places on Tuesday to cast their ballots in person. In an Internment Camp, All They Had Was Baseball. A New Generation Is Back to Play. As Shohei Ohtani played in the World Series, Japanese American ballplayers gathered in Manzanar for the first baseball games in the internment camp since World War II. San Franciscans Are 'Fighting for Their Lives' Over One Great Highway Residents are feuding over whether to turn a two-mile stretch of road along the Pacific Ocean into a bikeway and walking path. From California to the Caribbean: 5 Sunny New Getaways Sea, desert, gardens and sun: If you're looking to escape chilly weather, we have some suggestions. Charli XCX, Leonardo DiCaprio and Colman Domingo Turn Out for the LACMA Gala Hollywood stars mingled with artists for a benefit honoring the artist Simone Leigh and the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91 As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music. A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice. 1 Dead and 4 Are Missing After Boat Capsizes Off California On Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard called off its search, which began after reports of six overdue boaters the day before. Officials said a child was rescued and a teenager's body was recovered. 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 Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times Spinach Risotto With Taleggio Recipe from Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, Joseph Trivelli and Rose Gray Adapted by Melissa Clark 45 minutes Makes 6 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