California Today: Assist or Resist: Local Officials Debate Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat

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December 26, 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 Mark Abramson for The New York Times Assist or Resist: Local Officials Debate Trump's Mass Deportation Threat Communities are divided on how much to cooperate with immigration agents. In San Diego, the sheriff has vowed to defy a new policy protecting migrants. Read more More California News Deputies Missed Signs Before a Detainee Hanged Himself Reports and video footage newly released in Riverside County, Calif., indicate that a man was able to cover his cell window and camera without intervention. Retire? They'd Rather Jump Out of a Plane. These skydiving seniors are taking their golden years one 12,500-foot leap at a time. 36 Hours in Palm Springs, Calif. With its kitsch, color and joyous queer scene, this oasis in the Coachella Valley is all in on earthly pleasures. Marv From 'Home Alone' Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture Daniel Stern has built a social media following by documenting daily life on his family's farm. "What a crazy way to walk through life," he said, "to be a little part of people's lives." Raging Waves Batter California's Coast and Its Beloved Piers An increasingly ferocious and volatile surf is raising questions about the future of the state's piers, which have defined the coastline for generations. What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing A wave of viral videos highlight a style that participants call addictive and innovative. Descended from the Lindy Hop, it has few traditional markers of swing. 'We Can Bury Anyone': Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine Private messages detail an alleged campaign to tarnish Blake Lively after she accused Justin Baldoni of misconduct on the set of "It Ends With Us." 5 Getaways for a Cozy Winter Escape From Austria to Montana, we found a tempting array of hotels, resorts and other getaways for the perfect winter vacation. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES San Jose Excessive rain San Francisco 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: Judy Kim. Holiday Gingerbread Cake With Molasses Whipped Cream Recipe from Jessica B. Harris Adapted by Tejal Rao 50 minutes, plus cooling Makes 8 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