California Today: The $400 Million Showdown Between a Billionaire and a California Mayor

California Today: The $400 Million Showdown Between a Billionaire and a California Mayor

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California Today

May 27, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Alex Welsh for The New York Times

The $400 Million Showdown Between a Billionaire and a California Mayor

The owner of the Los Angeles Rams and the City of Inglewood are in a dispute over Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium, which is about to host World Cup matches.

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Evacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank Cools

The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen significantly, the authorities said late Tuesday, and all evacuated residents can now go home. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.

Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.

What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Commercial Driver’s Licenses for Migrants

Florida officials had asked the justices to hear a lawsuit accusing California and Washington of improperly granting licenses to an immigrant accused in a fatal crash.

The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

From world-class Korean barbecue to Mission-style burritos to quintessential California cuisine, here are our current favorites.

California’s Last Surviving ‘Bubble House’ Is for Sale

Located in Pasadena, Calif., this futuristic dome — and affordable housing prototype — still stuns.

A Tiny Los Angeles Kitchen Is Making Three-Star Magic with Masa

At Komal, a molino and restaurant inside Mercado La Paloma, the chef Fátima Júarez dials in the rich beauty of Mexican antojitos.

49ers’ Fred Warner Wanted a Quick Rehab From a Devastating Injury. So He Learned How to Swim

Motivated to get back on the field for the playoffs, Warner turned to the pool, where he became an expert swimmer in just six months.

Today's Recipe

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Za'atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad

By Ifrah F. Ahmed

12

15 minutes

Makes 4 servings

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