California Today: California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration

Today's top stories from California.

November 8, 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 Isadora Kosofsky for The New York Times California Shifts Rightward on Crime in an Election Fueled by Frustration Voters in the Democratic-run state overwhelmingly approved a measure to impose harsher sentences for crimes and were on their way to ousting two progressive district attorneys. Read more More California News Leaders in Democratic States Begin Planning to Fight Trump Policies Governors such as Gavin Newsom of California and JB Pritzker of Illinois are calling on state lawmakers to gird for battle, particularly in the courts. San Francisco Mayor Concedes Race to Levi Strauss Heir Mayor London Breed acknowledged on Thursday that Daniel Lurie, a first-time candidate, would succeed her in office. Voters Sent Mixed Message on Crime and Law Enforcement Targeting crime was a central part of the Trump campaign's message, but some left-leaning prosecutors and measures survived a Republican wave on Election Day. What's Next for Kamala Harris? Here Are Six Options. Her friends, aides and political allies say it's too soon for her to even contemplate her next career move. But the speculation has already begun. 'Total Nightmare' as Wildfire Burns Through Southern California Homes The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. "We figured we were trapped," one resident said. A California Ballot Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor Is Failing Voters appear to be rejecting Proposition 6 in California, a measure to end involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. Schiff Wins Senate Race to Fill the Feinstein Seat in California Representative Adam Schiff, a Democrat, defeated Steve Garvey, a Republican and former professional baseball star. Art Deco's Bad Girl, Still Ahead of Her Time Tamara de Lempicka's first major U.S. survey invokes her as a trailblazing techno-feminist who borrowed freely from art history. But it also buries her erratic second act. 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. Old-Fashioned Beef Stew By Molly O'Neill 2 hours 45 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