California Today: Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides

Today's top stories from California.

February 11, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Philip Cheung for The New York Times Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter. Read more More California News Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago. A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious. Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County's agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce. This Man Won Birthright Citizenship for All When officials denied that he was a citizen, Wong Kim Ark took his case to the Supreme Court and won. Today, that decision is the focus of debate over who can be an American. How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year. Newsom Signs Bills to Fight Trump, Including Legal Aid for Immigrants Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, has been balancing a desire to push back on Republican policies with a need to cooperate in seeking federal disaster aid. 'He's Just Old and Homeless': California Jail Death Leads to Accusations of Neglect Court-appointed monitors of Sacramento County jails say a man's fatal overdose was one of multiple deaths in which deputies and nurses exhibited a "callous" indifference toward detainees. Her Brother Disappeared in War 80 Years Ago. She Finally Got to Say Goodbye. Margery Hop Wong last saw her older brother Sgt. Yuen Hop in 1943. He was a soldier missing in action, until researchers solved the mystery behind his death. Trump's Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local Control New York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J. Trump's federal government. 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: Roscoe Betsill. Prop Stylist: Maeve Sheridan. Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots By Yewande Komolafe 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