California Today: Harris Wants America to See Itself in Her

Today's top stories from California.

August 23, 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 Erin Schaff/The New York Times Harris Wants America to See Itself in Her The vice president's speech sought to reassure Americans of her values even as many may be unfamiliar with her background. Read more More California News At the Ballpark, a Reporter Roots for Lahaina Last year, a Times reporter covered the wildfires that destroyed a town on the island of Maui. This year, he cheered on a team from Maui as it made its way to the Little League World Series. The Starbucks C.E.O.'s New Commute: 1,000 Miles on a Corporate Jet Brian Niccol, the incoming head of Starbucks, has a C-suite perk that has raised eyebrows in post-pandemic office culture: an interstate commute on a plane. Farm Workers Union Battles California Grower Owned by Democratic Donors Wonderful Nurseries, owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, has sued the state to overturn a labor organizing law championed by the United Farm Workers. Heat Kills Thousands in the U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track? As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities. 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. Intuit Dome: Where Art Competes With Hot Dogs, Beer and Busy Fans At the impressive new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, new artworks foster a community spirit. But there are no outright slam dunks here. Seeking a New Start in Southern California for Less Than $800,000 A retired schoolteacher scoured San Diego County for a condo with proximity to three important things: her mother, her grandson and the beach. Here's where she found it. 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. Today's Recipe Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne. Chicken Gyro Chopped Salad By Kia Damon About 1 hour 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