California Today: In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville

Today's top stories from California.

April 28, 2025, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California. Today's Top Story Rachel Bujalski for The New York Times In Marin County, There's Trouble in Teslaville Tesla's sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them. Read more More California News Tariffs Are Bad for E.V.s, but Some Models May Have a Leg Up Electric vehicles will get even more expensive, but prices for Teslas and some other models may not rise as much as prices for some conventional cars. Canadian Snowbirds Bought Into the American Dream in Palm Springs. Was It a Mirage? Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians visit the desert city. But tariffs and other attacks on their country by the Trump administration are driving them away. Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents. Jed the Fish, Quirky Pioneer of Los Angeles Radio, Dies at 69 With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ. $1.3 Million Homes in California A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley. Even in Her Home Kitchen, Meghan Stirs Reactions A reporter knew her article on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, would draw intense feedback. But she never expected quite how intense it would be. Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees. The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders. The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They're Closing. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment. 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 Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Hoisin Garlic Noodles By Hetty Lui McKinnon 248 25 minutes Makes 4 servings Take a break, play a game Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → Wordle → Connections → Strands → Spelling Bee → Crossword → Mini → 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