California Today: Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor

Today's top stories from California.

March 11, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Ariana Drehsler for The New York Times Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run. Read more More California News Storms Are Headed for California. One Could Be a Big Snow Maker. Areas around Los Angeles and San Francisco could receive up to two inches of rain in the middle of the week. L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents. After the L.A. Wildfires, a Lingering Anxiety: What Is in the Soil? Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves. Small Earthquake Rumbles in Los Angeles Area The authorities said there were no initial reports of damage from the quake, which struck in the hills west of Malibu. Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: 'It's Deeply Unfair' The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue. Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused. All She Wanted to Do Was Play. Football, That Is. To create opportunities for others who shared her goal, Odessa Jenkins started her own professional full-contact league for women players. $1.5 Million Homes in California A Spanish-style house in San Rafael, an 1899 cottage in St. Helena and a 1978 condo in Santa Monica. Today's Extreme Weather CITY RISK TYPES Los Angeles Excessive rain San Diego Excessive rain Risk Some High View detailed forecast Get separate alerts for your own places 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 David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. Lazy Daisy Cake By Melissa Clark 1 hour Makes 8 to 12 servings Take a break, play a game Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → 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