California Today: Edison Utility Company Creates Fund for Eaton Fire Victims

July 24, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California.

Today’s Top Story

Loren Elliott for The New York Times

Edison Utility Company Creates Fund for Eaton Fire Victims

California officials have not yet determined whether Southern California Edison caused the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed thousands of properties.

Dozens of Peacocks and Peahens Disappear From Remote California Hotel

Theft is feared as beloved mascots vanish from the Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove.

Democrats Have Few Tools to Counter G.O.P. Redistricting

A plan in Texas that could give Republicans at least five more House seats has Democrats fuming, and without many paths to fight it.

Alphabet Reports 14% Increase in Second-Quarter Revenue

Google’s parent company, which is facing aggressive competition in its core search business from A.I. chatbots, also posted a double-digit profit increase.

NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado: What we know about the San Diego street race

NASCAR's San Diego street race will take place at Naval Base Coronado, the league announced Wednesday. Here's what we know.

Hospitals Are Limiting Gender Treatment for Trans Minors, Even in Blue States

Three prominent medical centers in California recently announced they would stop treatments, citing pressure from the Trump administration.

Death Toll From L.A. Fires Reaches 31 After Remains Are Found

More than six months after the fires, officials determined that another person had died in Altadena.

Savoring Country Pleasures at 5 New Getaways

Tired of the usual summer beach vacation? Try glamping near a rushing river, or luxuriating at a 300-year-old rural inn.

For 1st Time, Fires Are Biggest Threat to Forests’ Climate-Fighting Superpower

Forests play a major role pulling planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. As the world heats up, some forests are becoming emitters in their own right.

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Today's Recipe

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cake

By David Tanis

40 minutes, plus chilling time

Makes 8 to 10 servings

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