California Today: Tran Defeats Steel in House Pickup for Democrats

Today's top stories from California.

November 28, 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 Madeline Tolle for The New York Times Tran Defeats Steel in House Pickup for Democrats Derek Tran, a consumer rights lawyer and Army veteran, defeated Representative Michelle Steel, a Republican two-term incumbent, flipping a seat in Orange County, Calif. Read more More California News San Jose State's Opponent Boycotts Game Over Transgender Player. Again. The women's volleyball team at the center of a national debate over gender and sports advanced to the conference championship after Boise State refused to play. On Big Pharma, Food and Agriculture, These Are Kennedy's Unexpected Bedfellows When it comes to weeding out corporate influence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ideas often align best with some of Trump's loudest critics. Expensive ZIP Codes Have Something in Common It's beaches and water (and sometimes snow), according to a study that analyzed median list prices in every state. U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in history, officials said. Fugitive on List of F.B.I.'s Most-Wanted Terrorists Is Captured in U.K. The suspect, an animal-rights activist, was sought in connection to the bombings of two San Francisco-area businesses in 2003. Judge Delays Hearing on Menendez Brothers' Bid for Early Release A hearing scheduled for mid-December was pushed back to Jan. 30 so the judge and the new L.A. district attorney could have time to review filings in the case. Newsom Challenges Trump on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Gov. Gavin Newsom said California would fill the void for residents if the Trump administration killed a $7,500 E.V. tax credit. Here's Where Weather May Disrupt Your Thanksgiving Travel Millions of people are taking to the road and skies this week. Some may encounter dreary weather. 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. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Cranberry Grilled Cheese By Dan Pelosi 10 minutes Makes 1 sandwich  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