California Today: Once Raring to Fight, Newsom Softens His Approach Toward Trump

Today's top stories from California.

February 6, 2025, 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 Kenny Holston/The New York Times Once Raring to Fight, Newsom Softens His Approach Toward Trump Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has avoided criticizing President Trump as he has sought disaster aid for fire victims in Los Angeles. Read more More California News Why California's Wettest Storms Can Be Its Trickiest Atmospheric rivers like the ones hitting the state this week sometimes wobble, and these slight movements can be challenging to predict. Two Families, and One Moment in Time Billy Witz, a reporter on the National desk who helped cover the wildfires, reflects on a surprising link between his father and a couple who lost their home in the Eaton fire. Power Company Finds Irregularities in Equipment Where Eaton Fire Started Southern California Edison said video evidence had led it to look more broadly at whether its equipment might have been the cause of the deadly blaze. San Francisco's New Mayor Is Rich. Is That a Good Thing? Daniel Lurie's supporters say his wealth means he owes no one any favors. But skeptics say the rich already have too much say. The Agony of the List After the wildfire comes the emotional toll of listing every object inside a destroyed home. The World of Kendrick Lamar, in 6 Key Performances Ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show, a look at how the rapper has turned introspective rhymes into his own visual language. Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu A new version of the virus is widespread in wild birds but had not previously been detected in cows. ASAP Rocky's Trial Style Scrambles the Signals Fans could be forgiven for mistaking the rapper's court appearances for fashion shoots. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Excessive rain San Jose Excessive rain San Francisco Excessive rain Fresno Excessive rain Sacramento 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 Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens  By Alexa Weibel 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