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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:20 PM ET

The Mercury News - Top Stories

Eight confirmed dead, six survivors located near Tahoe after deadliest avalanche in state history

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Avalanche risk remains high in Sierra after 8 confirmed dead

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Hilton, Swalwell lead California governor's race in new independent poll

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Celebrini shines again on biggest stage as Canada earns heart-stopping win

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Three Bay Area soul food restaurants you need to try

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South Bay mosque seeks extended hours amid neighbors' complaints

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Courage Award given to man who revealed childhood sex abuse by convicted ex-San Jose councilmember

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Santa Clara County DA forewarns safety impacts from looming budget cuts

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NCS soccer playoffs 2026: Tuesday's scores, Wednesday's schedule

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Famed crime writer brings Zodiac Killer controversy to Bay Area event

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Battle over sites near future San Jose BART station may go to trial

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What to know about avalanches, what causes them and how to stay safe

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Crime and Public Safety

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Shia LaBeouf parties more on Bourbon St. after Mardi Gras battery arrest

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Murder arrest after missing teen's leg is found in California desert

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Report: Lakers' Deandre Ayton briefly detained in Bahamas on suspicion of marijuana possession

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'Zizian' suspect to face charges in escape attempt from Solano County jail

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Loose dog makes Olympic cameo on the cross-country ski course at the Milan Cortina Games

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High school boys soccer rankings, Feb. 18, 2026: Bay Area News Group Top 10

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Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers

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Photos: Bay Area has its own official World Cup merch

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Saks fights landlord to keep Stanford Shopping Center location open

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RH store and food hub may bring Walnut Creek dramatic changes and jobs

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East Bay office complex lands buyer at discount as values fall

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San Jose apartments with failed loan suffered plunge in value

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To Bay Area aficionados, fungi are freaky, mystical and overlooked. They're helping scientists learn more

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Photos: Honoring the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson and his advocacy and influence in the Bay Area

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Nine skiers still missing after large avalanche near Truckee

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Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor

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Hearts and pages a-flutter

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Was Super Bowl LX an economic boon for the Bay Area?

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7 injured when SUV crashes into Santa Rosa market; driver wore a walking boot

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Valley Fair blooms with floral Lunar New Year display

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The Trident's role in Bay Area music history

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California's 'Sand Castle' mansion reduces price by $15.5 million

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Are people getting off the dating apps in the heart of Silicon Valley?

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Disneyland tree falls on visitors during a 'crazy windy' night

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James Talarico raises $2.5 million for Texas Senate run after Stephen Colbert drama

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Her grandfather was a Napa Valley wine icon. Now she has a brand of her own

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RFK Jr. and Kid Rock film shirtless sauna workout video

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Black History Month Recipe: Skillet Cornbread

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Black History Month Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese

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Black History Month Recipe: Oyster and Salmon Croquettes

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Unique Mexican restaurant expected to open on Peninsula in March

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Walters: California school systems face red ink despite boosts in education spending

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Chemerinsky: Why tech giants shouldn't be liable for creating addictive platforms

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Opinion: Hospitals' opaque pricing is crushing California's small businesses

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Barabak: There's nothing phony about California elections. The same can't be said for Trump and his enablers.

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Google debuts $499 Pixel 10a just ahead of the iPhone 17e reveal

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Google Gemini, Apple add music-focused generative AI features

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AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li's startup World Labs raises $1 billion

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Gavin Newsom and Bernie Sanders become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

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Cause of death revealed for Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria

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DNA from glove found near Nancy Guthrie home produces no match

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Rumer Willis says she works 4 jobs, doesn't 'get money' from famous parents

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Whoopi Goldberg explains why her name is in the Epstein files

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Epic Discounts: Smart upgrades are changing how people reset their health this new year

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Everything you need to stream 4K at home

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