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September 26, 2024, 9:31 a.m. Eastern time

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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.

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.

Behind Kamala Harris's Rise: Silicon Valley's Wealthiest Woman

The alliance between Kamala Harris and Laurene Powell Jobs is a genuine friendship that has thrust the press-shy billionaire philanthropist into the political spotlight.

California Schools Must Restrict Phones Under New Law Signed by Newsom

Calls for crackdowns have mounted with reports of cyberbullying and studies indicating that smartphones are harmful to children's mental health.

Rethinking 'Checks and Balances' for the A.I. Age

A project at Stanford points to the need for institutional innovation, especially in government, to increase the odds that A.I. enhances democracy.

California Sues Exxon Over Plastics Pollution and Recycling 'Myth'

The lawsuit, seeking 'multiple billions of dollars,' opens a new front in the legal battles with oil and gas companies over climate and environmental issues.

The Long, Strange Saga of Kamala Harris and Kimberly Guilfoyle

More than two decades ago, the future vice president and the future conservative firebrand were rising legal stars in San Francisco. Then Ms. Guilfoyle accused Ms. Harris of trying to deny her a job.

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