California Today: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

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October 17, 2024, 9:31 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 Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times — Getty Images Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims The settlement is the highest single payout by an archdiocese, experts said, and brings Los Angeles's cumulative payout in sex abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion. Read more More California News Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution. What's in Our Queue? 'Industry' and More I'm a national reporter, covering California. Here are five things I've recently enjoyed. Judge Extends Sentence for Former County Official Convicted in Las Vegas Journalist's Murder Robert Telles was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the murder of Jeff German. On Wednesday, a judge added eight years to that minimum. Kamala Harris Arrived for a Fox Interview. She Got a Debate. The vice president's sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee. Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60 He was killed in a stabbing near Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested, the authorities said. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts. Can Harris Really Build 3 Million New Housing Units? A Pro-Trump Ad Looks to Turn Harris's Record as a Prosecutor Against Her The spot from one of the biggest super PACs backing Donald Trump portrays Kamala Harris as a radical leftist, especially on crime — channeling a G.O.P. law-and-order message that dates back to Nixon. $2 Million Homes in California A 1924 Spanish Revival house in Los Angeles, a 1962 midcentury-modern house in San Rafael, and a recently remodeled 1916 house in Oakland. 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 Pumpkin Dumplings With Brown Butter and Parmesan By Carolina Gelen 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