California Today: Trump Remarks on Harris’s Multiracial Identity Overlook a Growing Trend

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August 2, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Today's Top Story Nicole Craine for The New York Times Trump Remarks on Harris's Multiracial Identity Overlook a Growing Trend Demographers say that a growing number of Americans identify as more than one race, and that the number will continue expanding in the decades ahead. Read more More California News Bookmaker for Ohtani Interpreter Plans to Plead Guilty to Federal Charges Prosecutors said that Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California resident, was running an illegal sports gambling operation, and that one of his clients was the interpreter for the baseball star Shohei Ohtani. Fires Burning at 'Full Tilt' Across the Western U.S. Stretch Resources At least one person was killed this week by a wildfire in Colorado, and experts say hot, dry conditions are likely to spark more blazes. Chevron, in Snub to California, to Move Its Headquarters to Houston The oil company, which already has extensive operations in Texas, has often been at odds with California's elected leaders over the state's climate and energy policies. What Kamala Harris Learned From a Bruising 2020 Primary The vice president has a rare opportunity to reintroduce herself to the American public as a presidential candidate, armed with lessons from the first time. Intel Will Cut Over 15,000 Jobs Amid Struggles to Turn Itself Around The Silicon Valley chip maker also reported a net loss and declining revenue in the latest quarter. He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here's the California City Where He Found It. A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time. 10 Wines From California, $20 to $40, to Drink Right Now These bottles, from small producers, often cost a little more than their European counterparts, but they are superb with singular identities. More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris The group, including Democratic donors such as Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla, has been organized under an effort called VCsForKamala. Today's Recipe Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches By Kia Damon 25 minutes Makes 8 sandwiches 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