California Today: A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass

Today's top stories from California.

March 5, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now backing an effort to remove Mayor Bass of Los Angeles. Read more More California News L.A. Fire Chief Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council. 30 Officers Charged With Allowing 'Gladiator Fights' at Youth Detention Center Officers had allowed and in some cases encouraged fights between teens being held at a detention center in Downey, Calif., the state's attorney general said. The Return of Digg, a Star of an Earlier Internet Era Two decades after creating Digg, a community-focused social message board, Kevin Rose is reviving the site and teaming up with a founder of Reddit. China Targets San Diego Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump's tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China. $2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles A one-bedroom condo in Los Feliz, a stand-alone cottage in Silver Lake, and a unit in a master-planned community in Woodland Hills. 5 Ways to Spend a Vacation With the Stars of Women's Sports Whether the athletes are on the soccer field, the hockey rink or the balance beam, these travel-worthy contests are bursting with excitement, competition and big names. Video | 'Which Way Do I Go?' Altadena Resident Awaits Answers After Eaton Fire Roosevelt Banks's home in Altadena, Calif., was destroyed by the California wildfires. Nearly two months later, he's still awaiting answers from his insurer and living week to week in hotels. In the L.A. Fires, a Photographer Finds a Moment of Stillness A photojournalist was on the ground in Southern California in January to capture the fires' devastation. For L.A. Fire Victims, Two Words Bring Hope and a Little Normalcy: 'Play Ball' A Pacific Palisades youth baseball league has found a temporary home and, with lots of help, is reviving a sense of togetherness that was lost in January. A Scenic California Rail Line Sits on an Eroding Cliff. Where Should the Tracks Go? In the city of Del Mar, near San Diego, most agree the train tracks must move off eroding bluffs. But debate over its new route has stalled the project while climate change raises the risks. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Excessive rain San Diego Excessive rain Bakersfield 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 Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Turkey Meatloaf With Parmesan and Red Wine Recipe from Renee Erickson Adapted by Melissa Clark 1½ hours Makes 6 to 8 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