California Today: Fires Burning at ‘Full Tilt’ Across the Western U.S. Stretch Resources

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August 1, 2024, 9:32 a.m. Eastern time Today's Top Story Loren Elliott for The New York Times Fires Burning at 'Full Tilt' Across the Western U.S. Stretch Resources At least one person was killed this week by a wildfire in Colorado, and experts say hot, dry conditions are likely to spark more blazes. Read more More California News The Apple of One Business Reporter's Eye Since 2022, Tripp Mickle has covered news surrounding one of the biggest technology companies in Silicon Valley. Trump Questions Harris's Racial Identity, Saying She Only 'Became a Black Person' Recently In an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists, Donald Trump also said his choice of Senator JD Vance as vice president will not matter to voters. He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here's the California City Where He Found It. A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time. 10 Wines From California, $20 to $40, to Drink Right Now These bottles, from small producers, often cost a little more than their European counterparts, but they are superb with singular identities. Understanding the New Era of Fire Wildfires, driven by climate change, have become more intense and frequent, but scientists are still trying to understand larger patterns. 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. Three Great Documentaries to Stream This month's picks include an all-archival film about the atomic bomb, a portrait of a Hollywood star and inventor, and a profile of a hospital chaplain. 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. Today's Recipe Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Greg Lofts. Mapo Tofu Scramble By Christian Reynoso 25 minutes Makes 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