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California Today

August 9, 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.

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That Time Trump Nearly Died in a Helicopter Crash? Didn't Happen.

In a news conference, the former president recounted a brush with death alongside Willie Brown, the former San Francisco mayor. A few aspects of the story don't hold up to scrutiny.

What to Know About the Park Fire, the 4th Largest in California History

The rapidly spreading fire has consumed over 427,000 acres since it started burning in late July.

Tourists Accused of Defacing Joshua Tree National Park With Paintballs

Three tourists from Germany shot paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters, officials for the park said, violating rules against defacing federal property.

Los Angeles Actor Is Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges, Police Say

Gabriel Olds, who played the Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson in the 2021 movie "The Eyes of Tammy Faye," has been accused of sexually assaulting three women.

Is a Disney Theme Park Vacation Still Worth the Price?

As Disney has raised the cost of tickets and hotel rooms at its theme parks, and added pricey, difficult-to-navigate tools, even its most loyal fans are asking themselves if they should rethink their vacations.

Man Is Found Guilty in Killing of Rapper PnB Rock

Prosecutors said that the man, Freddie Lee Trone, sent his teenage son into a restaurant armed with a handgun to rob the rapper.

Billy Bean Dies at 60; Led Baseball on Diversity After Coming Out as Gay

As an outfielder, he hid his sexual identity from his teammates for nearly a decade before retiring and becoming a force for inclusion in the organization.

Kennedy's Wife and Birds Live in California. He Says It's Not Home.

The presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in Albany in an attempt to stay on New York's ballot. If he is kicked off, other states could follow.

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Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Samantha Seneviratne.

Spice Cake With Tamarind

Recipe from Isaiah Screetch

Adapted by Korsha Wilson

1 hour 10 minutes, plus cooling and 2 hours' chilling

Makes 1 (8-inch) cake (8 to 10 servings)

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