Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday that issues a formal apology from California for its role in “perpetuating” slavery. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer of the state’s “reparations task force,” requires the state Capitol to have a plaque signed by officials that apologize for California’s… California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Officially Apologizing For California’s Role In Slavery