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California Today

July 11, 2025, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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L.A.-Area Bishop Excuses Faithful From Mass Over Fear of Immigration Raids

Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino lifted the obligation for members to celebrate Mass if they had a “genuine fear of immigration enforcement actions.”

Federal Agents Clash With Protesters During Immigration Raid at California Farm

Officers appeared to use crowd control munitions and tear gas against protesters. The F.B.I. said it was searching for a person who appeared to fire a pistol at officers.

Map: 3.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California

The temblor happened about 3 miles west of Borrego Springs, Calif. View its epicenter and shake area.

John Martin, Devoted Publisher of Literary Rebels, Dies at 94

Black Sparrow Press, a shoestring operation he ran out of his home, became one of the highest-profile small publishers in the U.S., championing writers like Charles Bukowski.

Video Game Actors End Contract Dispute Over A.I.

The actors went on an 11-month strike against the studios behind Call of Duty and other games because of concerns that visual and voice replicas would reduce their work.

A Tiny Chef Inspires an Outsize Outpouring

When Nickelodeon canceled “The Tiny Chef Show,” fans rallied around the wee gourmand. But his TV future remains uncertain.

Dodger Details: Parsing through a six-game losing streak, their worst since 2019

Very little has gone well for the Dodgers over the last week, leading to something that hasn’t been seen in years.

Trump Fuels Fear, Rage and Hope in California’s Central Valley

The fertile valley feeds the world. President Trump has thrown farmers and farmworkers there into turmoil, but recently offered them a glimmer of hope.

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Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

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