Column: The star delivered a breakneck, near-three-hour set on the first night of her tour, writes SFGATE's Paula Mejía.

The global “Cowboy Carter” tour kicked off in Los Angeles on Monday, and fans turned out in their western best.

During the performance of “Protector,” Beyoncé brought out Rumi and Blue Ivy, creating a picture-perfect moment with the trio and the back-up dancers. After the song, a montage of Beyoncé with her ...