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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Temps to begin climb as a summer-like heat wave prepares to bake the Bay Area

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New Don: How Del Mar boys soccer broke through to reach its first state championship game

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San Jose bet its future on a Google megacampus. Now the land sits mostly empty.

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Why San Jose can't force Google to build

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What Google's Downtown West was supposed to be for San Jose

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Judge approves sentencing enhancements in Los Gatos teen party conviction, upping potential prison term

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Video: Fremont robbery crew cleans out $1.7 million in 70 seconds

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This wealthy, 'pro-housing' South Bay city is falling behind on its housing goals – so is the rest of the Bay Area

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Governor's race coming into 'focus' as Swalwell, Hilton lead new polls

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Valley Water harassment accuser speaks out, blasts board over deal with former CEO

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San Jose Unified recommends closing 5 elementary schools

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Jefferey Epstein orbited Peter Thiel for years over money, connections and advice

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Apple's foldable iPhone to feature iPad-like interface when 0pened

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Miss Manners: I let the smokers use the room, and some art disappeared

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Harriette Cole: Do I have to return the $200 to Target?

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Two men attacked at Santana Row in San Jose in possible antisemitic hate crime, police say

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Dear Abby: They leaked my big news. Was I wrong to cut them off?

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Harriette Cole: How do I tell her not to dress like that in front of my husband?

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Asking Eric: My girlfriend refuses to stop saying hi to her male neighbor

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Newsom 'aware' of potential for Iran drone strike in California

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Crime and Public Safety

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Local man used note to rob four banks in Rohnert Park and Marin County, investigator says

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75-year-old man arrested for murdering young wife, dumping dismembered remains in two New York parks

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Man's conviction for killing restaurant worker over uncooked chicken overturned

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Elderly woman interrupts burglary at Palo Alto home

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to marry by July

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No doubt: Cornerstone Christian wins NorCal D6 title with dominant win over Redding Christian

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Cal drops out of ACC Tournament with 95-89 loss to Florida State, now awaits its NCAA Tournament fate

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US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

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Denser housing planned for more affluent parts of this East Bay city

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Why do 31% of Americans want a housing crash?

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See the dramatic aftermath of tornadoes, extreme weather in the Midwest

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Still skating at 87: Inside a Bay Area hockey league where age doesn't stop the game

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Mission San Jose's run ends: 'I'll remember this for the rest of my life'

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Photos: GrannyCon cancer fundraiser takes over East Bay park

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Immerse yourself in Vegas: High-tech attractions take a trip to the next level

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Photos: Olympic champion Eileen Gu leads San Francisco's Chinese New Year parade

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'Women are the backbone of everything': Marking International Women's Day, protesters push against war, ICE

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Explosive Silicon Valley dispute raises questions over AI giants' willingness to help track Americans and fuel robot warfare

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California lawmakers draw on past to prepare for 2028 Olympics

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San Jose, SJSU collaborate on new AI Center for Civic Good

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Photos: The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opening ceremony

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Photos: Sharks stars promote reading at elementary school in San Jose

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7 terrific Bay Area things to do this weekend

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This roasted golden beet salad will change how you think about beets

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Bay Area arts, 11 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

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Meghan Markle selling $2,288 Girls' Weekend in Australia

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After a two-year closure, Mazra reopens in San Bruno

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Philz Coffee is bringing the pour-overs (and cool new artwork) to San Leandro

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A taste of the outdoors: National Geographic cookbook features National Parks-inspired recipes

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Recipe: Spinach Salad With Prickly-Pear Vinaigrette from National Geographic

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Walters: Now that we know who's running for governor, here's what happens next

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Friedman: Bombing Iran to rubble won't give it life

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Gongloff: The insurance crisis is so desperate people are turning socialist

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Culling the field for California governor? Don't look at me, says Betty Yee

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Silicon Valley self-driving startup Nuro begins testing in Tokyo

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Owner of longtime Santa Rosa medical device maker plans to close Silicon Valley facility

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How Trump and Musk's spending cuts are hampering US government readiness amid the Iran war

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Appeals court upholds California's rooftop solar rules

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Joe Rogan denounces Trump over Iran war: 'This one's nuts'

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Lindsay Lohan flees Dubai for New York City amid war in Iran

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Victoria Gotti begs judge not to jail son Carmine Agnello, who's giving her his kidney

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Ye (Kanye West) ordered to pay six-figures in ex-employee's unpaid wages suit

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Palo Alto: Four-bedroom house sells for $3.2 million

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Three-bedroom home sells in Milpitas for $1.3 million

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Two-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in San Jose

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Condominium sells for $1.2 million in Milpitas

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The best potting soil

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Fun Decorations For St Patrick's Day

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Everything you need to prep your home for spring

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