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September 27, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time

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California Will Formally Apologize for Being Complicit in Slavery

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills intended to atone for the state's role in the oppression of Black Americans, but California legislators so far have sidelined proposals on cash reparations.

Truck Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Overturns, Sparking Fire on L.A. Highway

The Port of Los Angeles closed several terminals because of the fire, which was expected to burn for up to 48 hours. Part of a highway was closed where the truck had overturned.

What Does Baseball Lose When the A's Leave Oakland?

A team's plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.

Roundabout, With 3 Broadway Theaters, Finds Leader in California

Christopher Ashley, the artistic director of La Jolla Playhouse and a Tony winner for "Come From Away," will run the large New York nonprofit.

Police Arrest Man Who Threw Explosive Device in California Courthouse

The police said the man tried to escape after the explosion. He is being held without bail, the authorities said.

One Person Killed in Bus Hijacking in Los Angeles

The bus was taken over by a gunman early Wednesday while several passengers were on board, the police said. A suspect was taken into custody.

A's Fans Cheered. Then They Protested. Now They Mourn.

Fan groups that once partnered with Oakland's ownership turned into its most vocal critics. With nothing left to fight, they will stage a funeral of sorts.

Kara Walker: A Fortuneteller in the Land of ChatGPT

The artist's dystopian installation at SFMOMA shows her evolution as a public artist. In her carnival sideshow she casts a wary eye on tech's future.

Nick Gravenites, Mainstay of the San Francisco Rock Scene, Dies at 85

A blues devotee from Chicago, he tasted fame in the late 1960s with the Electric Flag, a band that made its debut at Monterey but proved short-lived.

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