California Today: Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California

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August 22, 2024, 9:30 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 Jason Henry for The New York Times Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies. Read more More California News Biden Is Leaving the Spotlight. His Son's Legal Troubles Are Not. A preliminary hearing on Wednesday will determine the contours of the tax trial Hunter Biden faces in September. It is often a forum for discussions that could lead to a plea deal. A Woman's Family Reported Her Missing. Her Body Was in Hospital Storage, Lawsuit Says. Jessie Peterson, 31, died at a hospital in April 2023. Her family members, who filed a missing persons report, were not told that she had died until a year later, according to a negligence lawsuit. Al Attles, a Golden State Warrior in Name and in Spirit, Dies at 87 He was known as the Destroyer for his gritty intensity as a player. He later coached Golden State to an N.B.A. championship and served as its general manager. He Wants People Restarting Their Lives to See Themselves Onstage Tarell Alvin McCraney, the artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, is focused on bringing marginalized people to the theater. Families Are Going Into Debt for Disney Vacations Some families are spending more than they can afford on Disney vacations. They say it's because they know their children won't stay young forever. Matthew Perry's Death Shines a Harsh Light on Ketamine Treatment Was Mr. Perry, whose struggles with substance abuse were widely known, a good candidate for a drug used to relieve depression? Doctors say his case raises thorny questions. Most Columbia Students Arrested During Protests Will Return to Campus Some students who were arrested after setting up tents on campus or occupying a university building last spring are still on probation. Others could face consequences later this year. Half Their Land Burned in a Decade: The California Counties Constantly on Fire Park fire became California's fourth largest this month. It erupted in a part of the state that is increasingly covered with the scars of wildfires. Today's Recipe David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Slow-Cooker Picadillo By Sarah DiGregorio 5 1/2 hours Makes 4 to 6 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