California Today: Why Chinese Americans Have Shifted Rightward

Today's top stories from California.

December 10, 2024, 9:32 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 Ryan Young for The New York Times Why Chinese Americans Have Shifted Rightward A growing number of Chinese Americans, especially naturalized immigrants, say Democrats have become too lenient on crime and homelessness. Read more More California News Wildfire Spreads Quickly Near Malibu, Forcing Evacuations The Franklin fire started Monday night and had burned more than 1,800 acres by the early morning, as large parts of Southern California braced for dangerous wildfire conditions. Southern California Braces for Another 'Particularly Dangerous' Fire Forecast Wildfire risk is high in Southern California, where little rain has fallen recently. The threat will skyrocket this week as offshore winds pick up. Moderate Earthquake Rattles Reno and Lake Tahoe Preliminary estimates showed that the quake had a magnitude of 5.8, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? Not Easily. The president-elect has revived his wish to do away with automatic citizenship for anyone born in the United States. The Constitution stands in his way. Top-Gun Navy Pilots Fly at the Extremes. Their Brains May Suffer. A confidential Navy program is studying whether intense fighter jet operations can cause devastating brain injuries in flight crews. $3 Million Homes in California A waterfront house in Richmond, a midcentury modern home in Pasadena and a Spanish-style residence in Santa Barbara. Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Withdrew From a Life of Privilege and Promise The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family who in recent months had suffered physical and psychological pain. Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians. 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 Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Loaded Focaccia By Melissa Clark 15 minutes Makes 8 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