California Today: As Kamala Harris Claims Oakland, Berkeley Forgives

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August 26, 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 Jim Wilson/The New York Times 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. Read more More California News 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. Teams Leave, but Oakland Still Finds Reasons to Cheer The Raiders and the Warriors are gone and the A's are leaving, but teams in lesser-known leagues are trying to fill the void and connect with the city. Fire Destroys Grandstand From 'A League of Their Own' The field and wooden grandstand in Ontario, Calif., were the backdrop for the 1992 movie about a women's baseball league. 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. Harris Wants America to See Itself in Her The vice president's speech sought to reassure Americans of her values even as many may be unfamiliar with her background. At the Ballpark, a Reporter Roots for Lahaina Last year, a Times reporter covered the wildfires that destroyed a town on the island of Maui. This year, he cheered on a team from Maui as it made its way to the Little League World Series. Today's Recipe Bryan Gardner for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Greg Lofts. Dumpling and Smashed Cucumber Salad With Peanut Sauce  By Hetty Lui McKinnon 25 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