California Today: Top-Gun Navy Pilots Fly at the Extremes. Their Brains May Suffer.

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December 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. Today's Top Story Mark Abramson for The New York Times Top-Gun Navy Pilots Fly at the Extremes. Their Brains May Suffer. A confidential Navy program is studying whether intense fighter jet operations can cause devastating brain injuries in flight crews. Read more More California News Californians Know About Earthquakes, but Tsunamis Are a Different Story Northern California cities and residents seemed unsure on Thursday about the best response to an official tsunami warning that went out to five million Californians. The Silicon Valley Billionaires Steering Trump's Transition The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history. How Alarmed Harris Staffers Went Rogue to Reach Black and Latino Voters Worried that the campaign was neglecting voters of color in Philadelphia and other battleground cities, organizers secretly gathered at a Dunkin' Donuts and elsewhere to get out the vote. Owner of Los Angeles Times Plans 'Bias Meter' Next to Coverage Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong said that he planned to introduce the tool, which he said would appear next to the paper's news articles and opinion pieces, in January. Apple Sued for Failing to Curtail Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material. What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction. U.S. Milk to Be Tested for Bird Flu Virus New federal rules call for testing unpasteurized milk from dairy processors and for farm owners to provide details that would help officials identify and track cases more easily. Kindergartners Are 'Critical but Stable' After California School Shooting Two boys were rushed to hospitals on Wednesday after they were shot by a gunman on their rural school campus in Northern California. The authorities say the suspect had a history of crimes and mental illness. 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 Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Spencer Richards. Salmon With Anchovy-Garlic Butter By Melissa Clark 25 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