California Today: Pelosi Has Hip Replacement Surgery After Fall

Today's top stories from California.

December 16, 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 Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Pelosi Has Hip Replacement Surgery After Fall The former speaker of the House "is well on the mend," her spokesman said. She fell while in Luxembourg as part of a congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Read more More California News One Ski Resort's Long-Shot Bet to Survive Low Snowfall and Devastating Wildfires The closest ski hill to Los Angeles recently sold to an investment group with big plans. But can those ideas work amid catastrophic climate threats that continue to plague the mountain? A Constitutional Convention? Some Democrats Fear It's Coming. Some Republicans have said that a constitutional convention is overdue. Many Democratic-led states have rescinded their long-ago calls for one, and California will soon consider whether to do the same. Strong Storm Brings a Rarity in San Francisco: A Tornado Warning Less than two weeks after a tsunami warning, residents were jolted awake before 6 a.m. to consider a new potential disaster scenario. Jamie Foxx Recovering After Being Hit With a Glass in the Mouth Foxx was celebrating his birthday at a restaurant on Friday when someone from another table threw a glass, a representative for the entertainer said. With This MoMA Artist, the Painting Does the Talking Marlon Mullen's show at the Museum of Modern Art, the first by a developmentally disabled artist, speaks volumes. What Is Venture Capital Now Anyway? The opposing paths taken by two powerful firms — Benchmark and Andreessen Horowitz — embody a profound debate about the future of an industry that funds and fosters American innovation. U.S. Couple on Holiday Visit Are Shot and Killed in Western Mexico The killings, and other violent episodes this year, have marred the first few months in office of Mexico's new president, who has vowed to tackle the country's bloodshed. $1.1 Million Homes in California A craftsman-style house in Oakland, a 1922 home in Stockton and a midcentury modern-style house in Santa Rosa 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 David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Cranberry-Orange Chicken By Carolina Gelen 40 minutes Makes 4 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