California Today: What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

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December 6, 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 Loren Elliott for The New York Times What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction. Read more More California News Why Was a Tsunami Warning Issued, and Then Canceled? A Forecaster Explains. The warning was sent in response to a 7.0-magnitude that struck off the coast of Northern California. A tsunami warning coordinator described the process. Tsunami Warning in San Francisco 'Felt Like a Science Fiction Movie' Many Bay Area residents raced away from the ocean after a jolting cellphone alert warned, "You are in danger." Others raced toward it. Kindergartners Are 'Critical but Stable' After California School Shooting Two boys were rushed to hospitals on Wednesday after they were shot by a gunman on their rural school campus in Northern California. The authorities say the suspect had a history of crimes and mental illness. 7.0 Quake Rattles Northern California, Prompting a Brief Tsunami Warning The epicenter was in remote spot offshore. So the earthquake, while powerful, caused limited damage. Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California View the location of the quake's epicenter and shake area. U.S. Is Closing California Prison Plagued by Sexual Abuse The Bureau of Prisons said in a memo that it was grappling with "a very difficult budget situation along with significant repair and maintenance backlogs." Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. Now, They Want Protection From Lawsuits. A company controlled by Goldman Sachs is helping to lead a lobbying effort by makers of fertilizer linked to "forever chemicals." Two San Francisco Renters Fled the City for a Quieter Life. Would They Find It in Sonoma or Marin? Seeking city-style activities in a small-town setting, a young couple headed north out of San Francisco in search of a sunny place with character, preferably for less than $1 million. Here's what they found. 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: Hadas Smirnoff. Maitake au Poivre Recipe from Derek Boccagno Adapted by Florence Fabricant 45 minutes Makes 2 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