California Today: Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas

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February 13, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Mario Tama/Getty Images Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas An intense storm could cause flooding and debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Some residents have begun to evacuate. Read more More California News California's Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found. Why Amy Tan Decided Not to Shred Her Archive The author of "The Joy Luck Club" once vowed to have her papers destroyed after her death. Now they are going to the University of California, Berkeley. The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried about their air and water. California's High-Risk Insurer Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis. Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago. A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious. Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County's agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce. This Man Won Birthright Citizenship for All When officials denied that he was a citizen, Wong Kim Ark took his case to the Supreme Court and won. Today, that decision is the focus of debate over who can be an American. How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires Donations on the crowdfunding site to people and fire relief efforts have exceeded those for all natural disasters worldwide last year. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Excessive rain San Diego Excessive rain San Jose Excessive rain San Francisco Excessive rain Fresno Excessive rain,  tornadoes,  high winds Sacramento Excessive rain,  tornadoes,  high winds Bakersfield Excessive rain Stockton Excessive rain,  tornadoes,  high winds Risk Some High View detailed forecast Get separate alerts for your own places 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 Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff. Miso-Parmesan Noodle Soup for One By Ali Slagle 25 minutes Makes 1 serving 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