California Today: Newsom Will Order California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments

Today's top stories from California.

July 25, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. It's Thursday. We're leading our newsletter today with a scoop from Shawn Hubler on Gov. Gavin Newsom's plans to remove homeless encampments in the wake of a Supreme Court decision. You should also know that a wildfire that started on Wednesday near Chico's beloved Upper Bidwell Park exploded in size overnight to more than 45,000 acres, quickly becoming the state's largest blaze so far this year. The Park fire has forced evacuations in areas to the north and northeast of Chico. Today's Top Story Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle, via Associated Press Newsom Will Order California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments The directive from Gov. Gavin Newsom is the nation's most sweeping response to a Supreme Court decision last month that gave local leaders greater authority to remove homeless campers. Read more More California News Man Who Broke Into Los Angeles Mayor's Home Is Sentenced to Drug Treatment A 29-year-old intruder who smashed a glass door to enter Mayor Karen Bass's official residence pleaded no contest to a vandalism charge. Gavin Newsom Recalls Getting Biden News and Says Harris Is 'Lighting It Up' The California governor was working out on a treadmill when he got the news that President Biden was ending his campaign. How Kamala Harris Took Command of the Democratic Party in 48 Hours She worked the phones. Her team worked the delegates. When it was over, she had quickly locked down the nomination in a "well-orchestrated cascade," as one party leader put it. Looking From Space, Researchers Find Pollution Spiking Near E-Commerce Hubs Research showed truck-related releases of nitrogen dioxide, which can cause asthma, concentrated around some 150,000 warehouses nationwide. Hosting the Olympics Costs Billions. What Does a City Get Back? The Games are supposed to be a fast track to urban renewal. The reality is often the opposite. Microsoft's World of Warcraft Workers Vote to Unionize The move adds more than 500 to the unionized video game staff at Microsoft, which has pledged to remain neutral on organizing efforts. Today's Recipe Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. Ratatouille By Melissa Clark 3 hours Makes 8 to 10 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