California Today: With Rain on the Way, California’s Water Managers Are ‘Waiting With Bated Breath’

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March 6, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story The New York Times With Rain on the Way, California's Water Managers Are 'Waiting With Bated Breath' Back-to-back storms are expected over the next 10 days, potentially bringing a key measure of the state's crucial water supply up to normal levels. Read more More California News L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings. All She Wanted to Do Was Play. Football, That Is. To create opportunities for others who shared her goal, Odessa Jenkins started her own professional full-contact league for women players. As Trump Goes After Universities, Students Are Now on the Chopping Block Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers. A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now backing an effort to remove Mayor Bass of Los Angeles. L.A. Fire Chief Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council. 30 Officers Charged With Allowing 'Gladiator Fights' at Youth Detention Center Officers had allowed and in some cases encouraged fights between teens being held at a detention center in Downey, Calif., the state's attorney general said. Digg Returns, With Social Media in Tumult Two decades after creating Digg, a community-focused social message board, Kevin Rose is reviving the site and teaming up with a founder of Reddit. China Targets San Diego Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump's tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China. 5 Ways to Spend a Vacation With the Stars of Women's Sports Whether the athletes are on the soccer field, the hockey rink or the balance beam, these travel-worthy contests are bursting with excitement, competition and big names. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Excessive rain San Diego Excessive rain 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 Con Poulos for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Spicy Turkey Stir-Fry With Crisp Garlic and Ginger By Melissa Clark 25 minutes Makes 4 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