March 5, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time
With no clear successor, the contest to replace Mr. Newsom is wide open.
The California governor, seen as a likely presidential candidate, made comments that reflect a shift in the Democratic Party.
Party leaders are starting to panic over the possibility that too many Democratic candidates could hand Republicans the governor’s office.
The windows of the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza complex in downtown Los Angeles became a canvas for street artists in 2024. A new buyer is promising to complete the project.
A handful of producers working in the San Luis Obispo Coast are making fresh, savory wines that speak of their maritime place.
The four teenage brothers mostly play the oldies. (To them, the oldies are Coldplay and Maroon 5.)
This unclassifiable postmodern spoof, from the comedians Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman, is a strange, circuitous trip through California wine country.
Grant McCray has shown his talent as a base stealer, but is becoming a more all-around player this spring.
A couple spent $630 to reserve a room at Yosemite a year in advance, but days before their trip, they learned it had a rodent problem. Why did Citi tell them it was too late?
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Joseph De Leo for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich.
By Sheela Prakash
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40 minutes
Makes 4 servings
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