California Today: Harris Rallies Exuberant Democrats in Wisconsin: ‘The Baton Is in Our Hands’

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July 24, 2024, 9:45 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 Kenny Holston/The New York Times Harris Rallies Exuberant Democrats in Wisconsin: 'The Baton Is in Our Hands' Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first speech as the de facto Democratic nominee to a deafening crowd, keeping up her offensive against Donald Trump. Read more More California News Democratic Delegates See Harris as the Strongest Candidate Against Trump With Vice President Kamala Harris locking up support, interviews with Democratic National Committee delegates indicated there was no consensus over whom she should pick as a running mate. Tesla's Profit Fell 45% in the Second Quarter on Weak E.V. Sales The company led by Elon Musk is selling fewer electric cars, and its big bets on driverless taxis and artificial intelligence could take many years to pay off. 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. G.M. Will Restart Cruise Taxi Operations General Motors said the self-driving division's cars will run in Dallas, Houston and Phoenix after an accident last year. Human drivers will supervise the cars. Sewage Spill Temporarily Closes Two Los Angeles Beaches An estimated 15,000 gallons of sewage spilled into a creek this weekend, closing Venice and Dockweiler State Beaches, officials said. But on Tuesday morning, locals stuck to their beach routines. 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. 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. Today's Recipe Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Zucchini Pasta With Tuna and Chile Paste By Melissa Clark 30 minutes Makes 2 to 3 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