California Today: When This Professor Got Cancer, He Didn’t Quit. He Taught a Class About It.

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February 26, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story When This Professor Got Cancer, He Didn't Quit. He Taught a Class About It. Dr. Bryant Lin, who teaches medicine at Stanford University, was given a terminal diagnosis. He wanted his students to understand the humanity at the core of medicine. Read more More California News Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration's cuts to the National Park Service. Trump's Transportation Dept. Targets Blue State Priorities The Trump administration has set its sights on high speed rail in California and congestion pricing in New York, worrying transportation experts. Timothée Chalamet Does Awards Season a Little Differently The 29-year-old actor has hit the usual stops, but the defining moments of his awards campaign have been distinctly online. On X, Conservative Activists Find a Direct Pipeline to Musk's Team Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk's team, and the power to sway policy through it. Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town's central business district. In Huntington Beach, Politics on a Plaque MAGA references on a library plaque have divided the Southern California surf town and thrust it into the national spotlight. For Fearful Immigrants, It's the Card They All Want Right Now Distributed by a legal aid group, the "red card" lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office. How Can I Lower My Climate Risk When Buying a House? The danger from extreme weather is growing, and so are insurance costs. Here's what to know. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Unhealthy heat 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 Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. Shrimp in Purgatory By Sarah DiGregorio 25 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