California Today: Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

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November 7, 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 Etienne Laurent/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations Firefighters were working to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions. Read more More California News 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. California Might Have to Wait Weeks for House Battleground Results Some battleground contests may not be called for weeks because of the state's voter-friendly laws and reliance on mail-in ballots. Why Does It Take So Long to Call the House? The volume of seats up for grabs, the painstaking process for calling races and the complexities of California combine to drag out the process, possibly for days. 36 Hours in San Francisco As beautiful as ever, this glittering bayside city is expanding its public spaces and arts institutions. Los Angeles Faces a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week. What to Know About the 10 Ballot Measures in California The state has 10 proposals on Tuesday's ballot, ranging from an increase in the minimum wage to tougher penalties for theft and drug crimes. Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass. 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. Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings  By Sarah DiGregorio 6 1/2 hours Makes 6 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