California Today: Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime

Today's top stories from California.

July 23, 2024, 9:55 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. As you can see, California Today now looks a little different. It still features a curated collection of New York Times articles about the state, but it will no longer include a staff-written introduction each day. Thank you for reading California Today, and we hope you continue to enjoy the newsletter in its new format. Today's Top Story Alex Welsh for The New York Times Frustrated Californians May Be Ready for a Tougher Approach to Crime Shoplifting and fentanyl use have tested the patience of California voters, who will decide in November whether to impose stricter laws that would lead to more incarceration. Read more More California News Sewage Spill Spoils Summer Plans at Two Los Angeles Beaches An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek near Venice and Dockweiler State beaches on Saturday, officials said, causing them to be shut down. Silicon Valley Investors' Plans for a New City Put on Hold The East Solano Plan, a proposal for a walkable urban community in a rural corner of the San Francisco Bay Area, stoked tension, fear and mistrust among some neighbors. A Lot Has Changed for Women Since 2016. What Does That Mean for Kamala Harris? Voters eager to elect the first female president pointed to anger over a loss of abortion rights, but also acknowledged a fear that sexism would remain difficult for Ms. Harris to overcome. G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Service General Motors said the self-driving division's cars will operate in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars. Trump's New Rival May Bring Out His Harshest Instincts After years planning to face President Biden, Donald J. Trump and his team will be campaigning against Kamala Harris. He has attacked female rivals and critics in brutal and personal terms. In Silicon Valley, Where Trump Made Inroads, Democrats Are Now Invigorated Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen and others have endorsed Donald J. Trump. But President Biden's withdrawal has re-energized Democrats across the tech industry and may blunt that momentum. Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn Endorsements cascaded in as the vice president took swift control of the Biden campaign in a transformed contest, though some key Democrats, including Barack Obama, did not immediately back her. Robert L. Allen, 82, Dies; Recounted Mutiny Trial After Naval Port Blasts He wrote of how 50 Black sailors were court-martialed for refusing to keep loading munitions onto cargo ships in 1944 after explosions had killed hundreds. They were exonerated this month. Today's Recipe David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Fresh Tomato, Basil and Prosciutto Pasta  By Christian Reynoso 30 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