Authorities have identified the father who died at Garrapata State Beach after entering the water to rescue his 5-year-old daughter, who remains missing. Large-scale search operations have now been suspended as officials continue shoreline searches.

California voters have approved Proposition 50, shifting redistricting control from the state’s independent commission to the legislature. Backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the measure is expected to make five U.S. House districts more favorable to Democrats ahead of 2026.