California Today: Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn

Today's top stories from California.

July 22, 2024, 9:57 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 Erin Schaff/The New York Times 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. Read more More California News How Kamala Harris Rose as a California Moderate Ms. Harris, who was born in the state, amassed power through her work as a prosecutor. 'Overjoyed.' 'Desperate.' 'Too Late.' Democrats React to Biden's Exit Democratic voters said they were relieved that President Biden was ending his campaign, but many said they remain worried about the political path ahead. Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped The spate of pro-Palestinian protests and encampments engulfed academic institutions of all sizes in nearly every part of the country. Indian Americans Become a Political Force, Just as Usha Vance's Profile Rises Indian Americans are now the largest and most politically active group among Asian Americans. Among their recent milestones: Vice President Kamala Harris, two G.O.P. presidential candidates — and a possible second lady. Bus by Bus, Texas' Governor Changed Migration Across the U.S. In two years, Texas has bused more than 119,000 people to Democrat-led cities, shifting both migration patterns and the debate over immigration. The list of cities keeps expanding. Miley Cyrus Performs for Kendall Jenner and Law Roach at an L.A. Pool Party They were also joined by Salma Hayek, Rumer Willis, Chloe Kim and Kim Petras at an event for Gucci at the Chateau Marmont. $3.3 Million Homes in California A 1927 Spanish-style house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles, an Arts and Crafts bungalow in Sonoma and a four-bedroom home with a guesthouse in Torrance. Today's Recipe Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Curry Tomatoes and Chickpeas With Cucumber Yogurt By Ali Slagle 25 minutes Makes 3 to 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