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The Mercury News - Top Stories

San Jose school district weighs buying downtown tower for employee housing

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California voters face 14 ballot measures in November. Here's what they would do

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Why the Sierra LaMar murder case is headed for a second trial

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Opinion: California must keep landlords from price-fixing and expedite permitting

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Kurtenbach: The Bay Area cheered on the World Cup's worst. Now we get our reward

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Possibly distracted lifeguard drives over woman at Peninsula beach

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Firefighters battle grass fire on Communications Hill in San Jose

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Livermore woman says Alameda County aide offered public funds to quiet complaint

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How Swede it is! Sharks select Ivar Stenberg second overall at NHL draft

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Letters: The county's inaction is putting children at risk

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Photos: Steins up! Fans of Germany's soccer team gather

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'We're all about inclusivity': How the Valkyries made Pride part of their identity

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Dear Abby: We have to shower every time we come home from her place

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Miss Manners: People with these chic names don't realize the problems they create

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Dear Abby: After her confession, I no longer see her as my wife

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Full list of Northern California's 2026 Michelin star restaurants

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Unique Japanese market opens doors in San Jose to enthusiastic patrons

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SF Giants CEO Baer talks Pride Night controversy as Posey's radio replacement

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Michelin stars 2026: Which California restaurants won, which lost?

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Asking Eric: I learned of the wedding two days later by text

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Miss Manners: How can I educate this woman on appropriate gift card amounts?

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Miss Manners: I spent the entire concert being jostled by Mr. Penguin

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Crime and Public Safety

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Crockett rapper Top Shotta charged with shooting under Carquinez Bridge

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Martinez Detention Facility jail inmate dies a day after he was booked

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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

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Richmond woman charged with trafficking girls for sex in Oakland

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Boost your Panini World Cup sticker album with new updated set

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Recruiting: Washington State's stunner, Utah's in-state push and a preview of commitment week as unofficial deadline approaches

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William Eklund welcomes opportunity in Ottawa but has big shoes to fill

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Fortinet assembles key site it needs for big South Bay expansion

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Auction of Charles Shaw's former Napa Valley winery estate ends. Here's how much it went for

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T&T Supermarket says East Bay store will be its largest in California

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San Jose apartment hub near big malls is bought for $100 million-plus

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Photos: World Cup sights, color, and moments captured, Australia vs Paraguay at Levi's Stadium

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Photos: Earthquake rattles Northern California

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Oakland had a chance to break a trafficking hub. One hotel shows how it slipped away

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Photos: Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela

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SF Giants' rookie Bericoto hits emotional walk-off homer vs. A's after Devers' tying shot

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World Cup fever continues to grip downtown San Jose

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What to watch: 'Lucky Strike' brings out best in Scott Eastwood

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Look inside Walt Disney's private plane after complete restoration

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World Cup watch parties in San Jose draw shockingly huge crowds, with more on the way

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Pride Night controversy draws protesters as SF Giants return home

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Bay Area's newest sports superstar has hidden motive for coming to US

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Kylie Jenner's ex-private chef says workload caused miscarriage: lawsuit

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What's killing seabirds along California's coast? 'Just one damn thing after another'

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A vehicle's weight could play into potential road charge that would replace California's gas tax

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How to make crunchy half-sour pickles with a shortcut refrigerator ferment

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A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden

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El Mercadito in downtown San Jose offers alternative for vendors

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Nothing Bundt Cakes adds new summer flavors to its cake menu

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Gwyneth Paltrow's new Oakland Goop Kitchen draws ire of pro-Palestinian center

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Borenstein: Your government wants power to sue you for seeking public records

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Lee: I represent Silicon Valley. Here's why I support taxing its billionaires.

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Letters: California shouldn't subsidize harm caused by ICE

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DePetris: Israel is the wild card as the US and Iran work to ink a lasting peace deal

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OpenAI limits its latest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

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Musk starts expanding X payments to more users after delay

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OpenAI weighs IPO in 2027 after expected Anthropic public debut

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Former executive sues Meta over attempts to 'silence' her memoir, 'Careless People'

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Ariana Grande acknowledges nip slip photo with silly social media post

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Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon shared 'tears' and 'hugs' during 2025 dinner

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Jalen Brunson hedges when asked about Knicks White House visit

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Lionel Richie falls ill onstage, ends opening night of tour early

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Single-family home in San Jose goes for $2.7 million

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Single-family home in San Jose sells for $1.9 million

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Single-family home sells for $2.9 million in Danville

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Sale closed in Milpitas: $1.4 million for a three-bedroom house

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Which is best for your home, a carpet shampooer or a steam cleaner?

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