California Today: Three Los Angeles Museums Team Up to Acquire Art

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August 27, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time Good morning. Here are the top stories from across California and the region, selected for you by Times editors. Today's Top Story Arthur Jafa; via Gladstone Gallery Three Los Angeles Museums Team Up to Acquire Art The Hammer, LACMA and MOCA are establishing a joint collection, starting off with a gift of 260 works from the collectors Jarl and Pamela Mohn. Read more More California News Man Is Charged With Arson in California Wildfire That Destroyed 13 Homes The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents. As Kamala Harris Claims Oakland, Berkeley Forgives The vice president has virtually erased Berkeley, Calif., her hometown, from her campaign biography. The residents of "the People's Republic" say they get it. Bridging the Uplifting and the Harrowing in San Francisco Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief for The New York Times, strives to reflect all sides and perspectives of the city. $825,000 Homes in California A midcentury retreat in Idyllwild, a two-bedroom condominium in Playa del Rey and a two-bedroom townhouse in Campbell. Why California Is Considering Banning Food Dyes in Schools Concerns about their risks have been swirling for years. Here's what the science suggests. Elon Musk's X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say 'Good Riddance.' The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self. Dashed Hopes and Big Breaks: What It's Like to Work on Cold Cases This month, significant breakthroughs were announced in several murder cases that had been dormant for decades. Investigators explained what cracking these can look like. Eric Butler, 49, Dies; Promoted 'Restorative Justice' for Young People As a counselor, he embraced an alternative to "zero tolerance" disciplinary policies that are disproportionately meted out to Black students. 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 Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Simon Andrews. Tzatziki Chickpea Salad By Hetty Lui McKinnon 15 minutes Makes 4 servings Play a Game The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games 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