California Today: California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called

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December 4, 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 Pool photo by Rich Pedroncelli California Democrat Flips Seat in the Last House Race to Be Called Adam Gray, a former state lawmaker, defeated Representative John Duarte, a Republican, in a reversal of their 2022 race. Read more More California News Frieze Fair Further Cements Los Angeles as an International Art Capital The sixth edition of the fair in February will have considerably more attendees from Latin America, Europe and Asia. California Lawmakers Propose $25 Million Fund to Litigate Trump Administration The state's Democratic leaders had announced within days of the election that they would begin to meet early this month on plans to defend California's liberal policies. $825,000 Homes in California A three-bedroom house with a pool in Palm Springs, a cute Victorian-era house in Nevada City, and a three-bedroom bungalow from 1925 in Torrance. A Warning From a California Marine Heat Wave An extreme heat wave off California's coast seemed like an anomaly 10 years ago. But as the ocean warms, the catastrophe may be a glimpse of the future. A College Volleyball Team's Season in the Spotlight Comes to an End The San Jose State women's team, which has a transgender player, lost to the tournament favorite Colorado State, concluding a season that transcended sports. Silicon Valley's Richest Woman Hosts a Day of Innovation. Just Don't Say Trump. As the country's liberal bubbles mourn the election's outcome, Laurene Powell Jobs highlighted entrepreneurs' good work with one rule: "Cheer loudly!" California Man to Reunite With Family 25 Years After He 'Vanished With No Trace' Marcella Nasseri saw a man who resembled her long-lost brother in the news. Fingerprint scans solved the decades-old case. Maps Pinpoint Where Democrats Lost Ground Since 2020 in 11 Big Cities A Times analysis shows where Kamala Harris got fewer votes compared with Joe Biden and which voting blocs drove each city's red shift. 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: Spencer Richards. Lemon Bars With Olive Oil and Sea Salt By Melissa Clark 1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling Makes 24 bars 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