California Today: San Francisco Takes Harder Line Against Homeless Camps, Defying Its Reputation

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August 5, 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 Jim Wilson/The New York Times San Francisco Takes Harder Line Against Homeless Camps, Defying Its Reputation Mayor London Breed has told city officials to issue citations and encourage homeless people to leave town by offering free bus tickets. Read more More California News A Year After a Devastating Fire, Lahaina Is Ready to Rebuild. But How? Much of the fire-ravaged community on the island of Maui has been cleared of debris. But for a town steeped in history, there are thorny questions about what the future should look like. Fires Have Burned 4.5 Million Acres This Year, Blanketing Much of North America in Smoke Nearly 90 large fires are raging across the United States, intensifying this year's fire season. The forecast shows no sign of letting up. LeBron James Faces the Basketball World He Helped to Create James is the sport's global ambassador, and at the Olympics, he is playing in front of — and against — people who grew up dreaming of seeing him in person. Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair The relationship with a teacher at his children's elementary school occurred when he was married to his first wife, years before he met Ms. Harris. $1.6 Million Homes in California A midcentury-modern home in Pasadena, a Mediterranean-style house in Albany and a three-bedroom retreat in Monterey. It's Lights Out at a Cosmic Restaurant Palomar Observatory bids farewell to a tradition of napkin rings, cowbells and astronomical table conversation. A Former Monk Who Won Powerball Is Giving Millions to Theaters Roy Cockrum has donated more than $25 million to 39 theaters, helping the Old Globe in San Diego stage the one Shakespeare play it had yet to produce. Icon or Eyesore? Palm Springs to Move Divisive Marilyn Monroe Statue A truce has been reached in a battle that pitted admirers of the city's art museum against fans of a giant outdoor Marilyn Monroe sculpture. Today's Recipe Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Chicken-Zucchini Meatballs With Feta By Ali Slagle 45 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