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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Kurtenbach: The 49ers keep losing stars. But Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy won't let them lose games

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Instant analysis of 49ers' injury-tainted 36-30 win over Cardinals

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49ers Studs and Duds: Stars McCaffrey, Kittle, Purdy lead the way in Niners' harrowing 36-30 win over Cardinals

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Driver shot while traveling across Bay Bridge drives himself to hospital

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Grab some pine, legend: Beloved SF Giants broadcaster Krukow signs off for last time

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Sharks' roster looks set, with Luca Cagnoni among breakthrough players

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Election 2026: Who are the candidates running for California governor?

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Valkyries open playoffs by obliterating Wings at raucous Chase Center

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How Mountain View's historic Hangar One was saved from its toxic past

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Today in History: September 28, US government approves abortion pill RU-486

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Dear Abby: What if I'm expecting a visitor and I need to use the bathroom?

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16-year-old teen shot while leaving house party in Antioch

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Photo Highlights: San Francisco 49ers hang on to beat Arizona Cardinals 36-30

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Bay FC eliminated from NWSL playoff chase with 3-1 loss to Orlando Pride

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Dear Abby: What can I do to help my mean, drunk son?

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Newsom administration proposes removing explorer John C. Frémont's name from state park, citing his violence against Native Americans

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Harriette Cole: I didn't realize he thought we were an exclusive couple

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3 California wineries credited with having the best tasting rooms in the U.S.

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San Jose woman killed when she's pinned between cars on Highway 101

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Miss Manners: My roommate has her own room, so why does she entertain her boyfriend in my space?

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49ers-Cardinals: Purdy, McCaffrey lead 49ers to another victory

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Dear Abby: My husband left me in a bad spot with our friends

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Asking Eric: All his first dates say he's nice but there's no spark. What can he do?

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In Case You Missed It

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Newsom signs bills aimed at protecting LGBTQ people, citing Trump administration attacks

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Capitola paddleboarder reports being attacked by a possible sea lion

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Latest Line: A good week for Nithya Raman, a bad week for Chad Bianco

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They said it: Santa Clara County grades its child welfare performance

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Teen killed in vehicle collision in unincorporated Alameda County

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Inside the ultra-luxury sober living home where Presley Gerber died of suspected overdose

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Family of missing Oakland woman continues search of East Bay hiking trails

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Bay Area rapper DreamLlifeRizzy pleads guilty to federal gun charge

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Bay Area prep football 2026: Where to find our complete Week 5 coverage

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Bay Area prep football Week 5, 2026: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared

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Message delivered: De La Salle outlasts SoCal heavyweight Centennial

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Bay Area high school football roundup 2026: Best of Week 5 action

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Why data centers are a hot real estate investment

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How 'AI boom,' events help spur success for Bay Area hotels after major sporting spectacles end

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A massive new data center could transform North San Jose

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Bay Area lodging company buys Newark hotel for $12 million

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Photos: Masks, high-flying stunts and more dazzle crowd at Lucha Libre Wrestling Night

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Meet the man who helps bring the party to San Jose streets — from World Cup to SoFA

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"Trump is trying to recreate the 19th century", Newsom talks climate at UN, accuses Trump of abdicating that responsibility

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Photos: Oakland Zoo's 23rd annual Healthy Living Festival

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Sharks blast Ducks 10-0 as rookie Ivar Stenberg records hat trick

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Bernal Scream scaring people for a good cause at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

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Why Warriors' Steph Curry is unbothered by contract situation: 'I'm not going anywhere'

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What to watch: Two Sundance Festival favorites land in theaters

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Led by Oklahoma-bound softball star, SRV's flag football team is soaring

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Crews reach 100% containment of lightning-sparked Lucas Fire near border of Mendocino and Lake counties

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Sharks takeaways: Did Luca Cagnoni just clinch an opening night roster spot?

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Nesting olive ridley sea turtle off Southern California beaches is a first recorded for West Coast

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For Dolly Parton Day, San Jose restaurant is making her favorite pizza

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Map: Starbucks closings apparently include these 13 Bay Area stores

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Newly reopened East Bay wine caves serve as portals to history

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There are more reasons to visit Napa than just wine

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Asking Eric: 30 years later, I don't know if my parenting decision was correct

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Niners' nuggets: 49ers hold off Arizona as Purdy and Co. sizzle again

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SF Giants end disastrous first season under Vitello with extra-innings loss to Dodgers

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'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'

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Word Game: September 27, 2026

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Horoscopes September 27, 2026: Jenna Ortega, don't waste time

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Today in History: September 27, Warsaw surrenders to Germany

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Bravo: Prop. 40 will make California's health care challenges even worse

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Lanzas: Prop. 40 is the key to preserving health care access and saving lives

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Endorsement: Ben Allen is the pragmatic leader California's insurance crisis demands

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Roberts: Prop. 43 places insurmountable roadblocks to citizen-led community solutions

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Election 2026: How do San Jose council candidates plan to handle the increasingly controversial data center issue?

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Economic surprise: California layoffs on the decline

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Meatpacking groups say ICE arrests could lead to higher prices and revenue loss

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EU vows to defend its stand against X after the US backs a court challenge from Elon Musk

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Photos: Dolly Parton Day celebration in San Francisco

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Susan Sarandon, Hannah Einbinder among anti-Netanyahu protesters detained

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Jay-Z rape accuser recants story, says they never even met

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'American Idol' alum's AI love songs for mistress played at murder trial

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Berkeley city council election important for surveillance technology and historic business preservation

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Election 2026: Development issues define city council races in Menlo Park

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Anti-war veterans group spends millions to elect Democrats, shaping midterms

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Letters: Scare tactics aren't enough to justify new transit tax

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Healthy Stanford Cardinal offense displays its potential in high-flying win over Georgia Tech

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Volunteers set to advocate for Santa Clara County's foster youth

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San Jose student honored for work with Colorful Minds in Cupertino

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Dozens of Peninsula high school seniors named National Merit semifinalists

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Dozens of Cupertino high school seniors named National Merit semifinalists

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Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England

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Many of California's youngest students keep missing weeks of school, data show

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Autopia: Subaru Trailseeker is versatile, stable and very quick

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Treat yourself to the best foot spa

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