California Today: For Joan Didion, Mementos of Her Daughter’s Childhood Became Material

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March 26, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Mellen Peirce, via The Didion Dunne Literary Trust. Photo by Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times For Joan Didion, Mementos of Her Daughter's Childhood Became Material The opening of the Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne archives in the New York Public Library reveals unseen aspects of their family life, and approach to writing. Read more More California News 99 Degrees? In March?! Phoenix Shatters a Heat Record. Much of the West and Southwest faced unseasonably warm temperatures this week. But it won't last long. 'Trump Slump' Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S. A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations. Shell Shocked: How Small Eateries Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods. With 'The Studio,' Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Grow Up. Sort Of. Creative partners since they were teenagers, the comedy duo's new series, "The Studio," pokes fun at the Hollywood system that practically raised them. Bon Iver Is Happy (and Sexy) Now. It Took a Lot of Work. The singer and songwriter Justin Vernon's fast success led to unexpected opportunities and emotional depletion. His next LP, "Sable, Fable," is a moment of reinvention. Venezuelan Immigrants Ask Judge to Maintain Their Protection in U.S. Nearly 350,000 people could soon face deportation after the Trump administration moved to end Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., for immigrants from that country. You Probably Already Love This 'Real Housewife' Jennifer Tilly, a poker champ and scream queen, talks about her hardscrabble past and fortunate present. 22 Miles on Foot, 10 Minutes on a Tram: An 'Extraordinary' Day Hike The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge. 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 Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Pasta With Green Puttanesca By Melissa Clark 1,437 20 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings Take a break, play a game Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → 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