California Today: Adam Schiff, Not Yet a Senator, Deploys to Bolster Potential Future Colleagues

Today's top stories from California.

October 29, 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 Jordan Gale for The New York Times Adam Schiff, Not Yet a Senator, Deploys to Bolster Potential Future Colleagues With his election in California all but assured, the prominent Donald Trump antagonist is spending the final days of the race trying to help Democrats in the battlegrounds over the finish line. Read more More California News How Will Harris Make a Last Plea to Voters? Here Are Clues From the Courtroom. The New York Times unearthed transcripts from Kamala Harris's years as a prosecutor. Her approach during trials offers hints about how she will make her final case to voters. Nobody Walks in L.A.? Don't Tell These Baseball Fans. Anticipating the mess of traffic and parking at Dodger Stadium, many of the people who attended the first two games of the World Series found creative ways to get there. California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation's most generous. $1.75 Million Homes in California A new four-bedroom mountain house near Lake Tahoe, a midcentury split-level house in Oakland, and a 1938 Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles. Connecting Sports and Art in an Eclectic Mix In an exhibit this fall, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art explores social trends using sports-related art and design objects. Daughter of L.A. Times Owner Says Endorsement Decision Stemmed From Harris Stance on Gaza War After the paper canceled its planned endorsement of Kamala Harris, the owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, said his daughter didn't speak for the organization. But many staff members questioned his motives. When Brian Cashman, the Yankees' General Manager, Loved the Dodgers As the two teams face off in a crucial game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the longtime Yankees executive recalls a different baseball loyalty. The Mysterious 'Ketamine Queen' at the Center of the Matthew Perry Case One year after Mr. Perry's death, Jasveen Sangha is in jail awaiting trial on charges that she sold him the ketamine that killed him. Local Conditions Look up the heat index in your area using The Times's heat tracker. See active fires using The Times's wildfire tracker. Today's Recipe Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Greg Lofts. Everything Salmon With Creamy Caper Sauce By Carolina Gelen 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