California Today: Newsom Heads to California Counties That Voted for Trump

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November 21, 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 Caroline Brehman/EPA, via Shutterstock Newsom Heads to California Counties That Voted for Trump Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged that residents were frustrated by economic problems and said that Democrats needed to address their concerns. Read more More California News Intense West Coast Wind and Snow Knock Out Power and Close Roads The "atmospheric river" storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Los Angeles City Council Passes 'Sanctuary' Ordinance in Response to Trump The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump's presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders. Where Are the Most Million-Dollar Homes? While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack. She Went for a Walk on the Beach and Found a Rare 'Doomsday Fish' In Japanese mythology, the deep-sea-dwelling oarfish is a harbinger of impending disaster. For scientists in California, where three oarfish have washed up in recent months, it's an exciting find. House Race in California Is Separated by 314 Votes The closest House race in the nation is in Southern California, where Representative Michelle Steel is trailing her challenger, Derek Tran, by a tiny margin after nearly 310,000 votes have been counted. The Hidden Truth Linking the Broken Border to Your Online Shopping Cart The incoming Trump administration promises an immigration crackdown. But for years, the on-demand economy has been fueled by unscrupulous staffing agencies exploiting migrant workers. Newsom Will Delay His Decision on Clemency for the Menendez Brothers Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said he would hold off deciding whether to grant clemency to Lyle and Erik Menendez until after the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney reviewed the case. 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 Craig Lee for The New York Times Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad By Julia Moskin About 25 minutes Makes 8 to 12 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