California Today: San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes

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August 15, 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 Gabriela Hasbun for The New York Times San Francisco Moves to Lead Fight Against Deepfake Nudes City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit seeking to permanently shutter 16 popular websites that turn images of real girls and women into pornography. Read more More California News 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. U.C.L.A. Can't Let Protesters Block Jewish Students From Campus, Judge Says The judge's temporary ruling said that protests that prevent Jewish students from accessing parts of the campus violated religious freedom rights. Black Art Week in San Francisco Bay Area Is in the Works for the Fall The executive director of the Museum of the African Diaspora says the goal is to "celebrate the rich Black art landscape" of the region. Wally Amos, Creator of Famous Amos Cookies, Dies at 88 With a background as a talent agent, his aunt's recipe and a winning personality, he built one of the world's best-known brands of baked goods. Cisco Systems to Cut About 7% of Staff in Second Round of Layoffs The cuts could amount to about 6,000 jobs for the San Jose, Calif., maker of computer networking technology. California's Crackdown on Homeless Encampments Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken sweeping action in the wake of a landmark Supreme Court ruling. 24 MIN LISTEN A California Bill to Regulate A.I. Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley California state senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the gun. Walmart Sees Higher Sales From Picky Shoppers The retail giant raised its forecasts as it attracted bargain-hunting shoppers strained by inflation, drawing in high-income households in particular. Today's Recipe Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Basic Corn Chowder By Mark Bittman 30 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