Newsletter: Today: The FBI, the November Surprise and the Home Stretch. Of Marijuana and Men.

I’m Davan Maharaj, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times. Here are some story lines I don’t want you to miss today.

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The FBI, the November Surprise and the Home Stretch

Uh, nevermind. That was more or less the conclusion of FBI Director James Comey, who sent a letter to Congress that once again cleared Hillary Clinton of criminal wrongdoing after the bureau reviewed emails on Anthony Weiner’s computer. Donald Trump, to no one’s surprise, wasn’t having it. Democrats were still largely upset it had come up in the first place. And Comey — wouldn’t it be something if he were to end up as the least popular figure of this campaign season?

Win or Lose, the Democrats Face a Test

Much has been made of the Republican Party’s internecine fighting, but all is not quiet on the Democratic front either. As Cathleen Decker writes, ideological and generational conflicts will bubble to the surface after the election — sooner or later, depending on what happens Tuesday.

The Race to 270, Play-at-Home Edition

The Times’ political gurus have updated our interactive electoral map for one last time before the real deal. Based on their best estimates, the winner is … well, just look for yourself. And if you think it’s all hogwash, you can remake the map by clicking on a state to turn it red, blue or undecided.

More Politics

-- Can Clinton or Trump put a fractured nation back together?

-- Russian hackers are trying to embarrass the U.S. this election season.

-- Some Trump supporters will be on the lookout for voter fraud in Orange County, which has a fraught history of poll watching.

-- “I have never seen such long lines”: Thousands of early voters hit the polls in L.A. County.

-- Steve Lopez: Consider these statistics as we lurch toward the election.

Are You Ready for the Spunnel?

If you hate driving the 405 between the San Fernando Valley and the Westside, there may be an alternative a couple of decades from now: twin rail tunnels that would be the first new route through the Sepulveda Pass in more than half a century. That’s dependent first on Measure M passing, and then on the perilous and pricey business of tunneling in Southern California.

Of Marijuana and Men

Salinas, the birthplace of John Steinbeck, has long been called the Salad Bowl of the World. Soon, it may be better known as the Smoke-a-Bowl of the World. Marijuana has come to the valley, and now agricultural real estate is a booming business. Greenhouses that were once filled with flowers but now stand empty are selling for millions. And if voters move to legalize the recreational use of pot this week, its importance could only grow. But there are dangers too.

YOUR ELECTION GUIDE

-- What to make of all of California’s 17 propositions on the ballot.

-- A complete list of endorsements by The Times’ editorial board.

-- Columnist George Skelton provides four takeaways to help you cast your vote.

OUR MUST-READS FROM THE WEEKEND

-- President Obama to Bill Maher: “If I watched Fox News, I wouldn’t vote for me either.”

-- Wilshire Boulevard, once a mecca for drivers, is trying a different model as an urban residential neighborhood. It could offer a blueprint for L.A.

-- The California Coastal Commission is requiring that women be included in a big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay.

-- Cirque du Soleil is at a strategic crossroads: partnering more with established entertainment properties like “Avatar” and the NFL, and expanding into China.

-- Prince Michael Jackson can’t sing or dance, but he’s still trying to follow in his father’s footsteps as a producer.

-- Warren Beatty talks Madonna, “Ishtar,” his conquests, his new movie and just about everything else.

-- Our guide to every movie being released this holiday season, including “Silence,” “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and more

-- This fall’s new cookbooks: 27 of our favorites.

CALIFORNIA

-- U.S. Senate candidates Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez crisscrossed Southern California to make their last-minute pleas for votes.

-- These are the California congressional races to keep an eye on if the GOP has a good election night.

-- L.A. is looking to crack down on party houses in the Hollywood Hills.

-- The victims in the Palm Springs bus crash are likely to face years of uncertainty over receiving compensation.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

-- The 10 holiday movies you need to see before the Oscars.

-- Demonstrators protested L.A. Opera’s opening night of Philip Glass’ “Akhnaten” because a white singer was cast as an Egyptian pharaoh.

-- TV news is getting ready for a record-setting election night. But if you can’t bear to watch, catch up on these shows.

-- In a new memoir, Megyn Kelly claims Roger Ailes sexually harassed her.

-- Ruth Negga’s nuanced performance in the film “Loving” has put her in the spotlight in a breakout year.

NATION-WORLD

-- Janet Reno, the first female U.S. attorney general, has died at age 78.

-- Islamic State is under double-barrel siege in Mosul and now in Raqqah.

-- Puerto Rico’s campaign to become the 51st state may be about to get a big boost.

-- Considering that move to Canada? Montreal has had only 19 homicides this year.

-- South Korean prosecutors arrested two former presidential aides in a widening political scandal.

-- Feeling anxious about the election? Here’s how to cope with election stress disorder.

BUSINESS

-- As the holidays approach, stores are still struggling with the aftermath of the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy.

-- What to consider when investing in target date retirement funds.

SPORTS

-- Photos from the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, where Arrogate defeated California Chrome.

-- Manny Pacquiao won his fight in Vegas this weekend. Is a rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr. next?

OPINION

-- The country needs a graceful loser in this election. The future of American democracy depends on it.

-- The director of the USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll says politicos love to bash it, but don’t dismiss what can be learned from the data.

-- Trust us, you don’t want a reservation at L.A.’s hottest new restaurant.

WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING

-- Why you should vote for me: Clinton and Trump publish op-eds in USA Today.

-- Aides took Trump’s Twitter account from him — plus, more details from inside the final days of Trump’s campaign. (New York Times)

-- Mila Kunis’ essay about gender bias: “Change is not coming fast enough to help my friends, my peers, or even our children.” (Medium)

-- This writer listened as Bob Dylan created the album “Blood on the Tracks” downstairs. (Village Voice)

ONLY IN L.A.

Do not adjust your TV set: The field for the Rams-Carolina Panthers game this weekend was covered in ghostly images, but that wasn’t a case of screen burn-in or the spirits of football teams past. Instead, Coliseum employees could administer only one coat of paint instead of the usual two to three between Saturday’s USC game and Sunday’s NFL contest because the grass was too wet from fog. The only way to dry the end zones and other markings was with 60 electric fans.

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