California Today: Los Angeles Says It Will Not Join Newsom’s Push to Clear Encampments

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July 31, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Today's Top Story Kyle Grillot for The New York Times Los Angeles Says It Will Not Join Newsom's Push to Clear Encampments Leaders of Los Angeles County, where more than 75,000 homeless people live, voted on Tuesday to reaffirm that they would not criminalize homelessness. Read more More California News Heat Will Intensify Across the U.S. This Week Summer heat will once again engulf much of the country, bringing above-average temperatures, setting daily records and increasing wildfire risk. At 17, She's Already Conquered Some of the World's Big Swims While attention has been on the Paris Olympics, Maya Merhige, a high school senior, swam from England to France, completing the triple crown in open-water swimming. With Harris, Georgia Democrats Say They See a 'Fighting Chance' Vice President Kamala Harris will rally in the battleground state on Tuesday as crucial parts of the party's base, particularly Black voters, are re-energized. But excitement still has to be translated into votes. More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala. Why 2024 Is So San Francisco The city's leaders are forged in a mix of wealth, diversity and a good bit of political nastiness. How Did the Park Fire Get So Big, So Fast? The blaze, now the fifth-largest in state history, has been fed by exceptionally dry vegetation following more than a month of extreme heat in California. Scenes From the California Park Fire The fire, which has been burning since last Wednesday, is already one of the largest in the state's history. Displaced by Park Fire, Some Wonder if They'll Have a Home to Return to Many who fled the fire in California have been anxiously waiting to hear whether their houses are still standing. Others are grappling with news of homes and barns leveled by flames. Today's Recipe Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Roscoe Betsill. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks. Iwuk Edesi (One-Pot Rice With Chicken) By Yewande Komolafe About 1 hour 10 minutes Makes 6 to 8 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