California Today: E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses

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August 7, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story iStock/Getty Images Plus E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said. Read more More California News In Walz, Harris Sees a Battleground Strategy Dressed in Carhartt Democrats think Gov. Tim Walz's cultural ties are needed to talk to rural and working-class voters. But Republicans are not going to let his folksy style obscure a liberal record. X to Close Flagship San Francisco Office Elon Musk, X's owner, has clashed with California's leaders and has said the social media platform would move its headquarters to Texas. Southern California Fire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations A blaze in San Bernardino burned suburban homes and threatened others nearby, adding to an already intense California fire season. How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge's decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects. How 'Coaching' Became Silicon Valley's Hack for Therapy In the Bay Area, therapists are embracing a new kind of practice: advising executives on becoming their best selves. To Discover L.A.'s Neighborhoods, Let the Trees Be Your Guide There are palms, of course. But the city has one of the most diverse urban forests in the world and each neighborhood has its own characteristic plantings. Just follow the greenery. Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California View the location of the quake's epicenter and shake area. LeBron James Faces the Basketball World He Helped to Create James is the sport's global ambassador, and at the Olympics, he is playing in front of — and against — people who grew up dreaming of seeing him in person. Today's Recipe David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce By Eric Kim 10 minutes Makes 2 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