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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Oakland Raiders Super Bowl hero Rod Martin dies at 72

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Here's how the upcoming California governor debates could shape the race - and how to watch

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California Democrats' polling shows Republicans still lead race for governor after Swalwell's exit

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Bay Area billionaire Tom Steyer's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race

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California governor's race: Betty Yee ends her campaign amid low polling numbers

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After San Jose toddler death in foster care, NAACP calls for removal of county leaders

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Judge orders some fundraising records released to probe conflict-of-interest claim against Santa Clara County DA in Stanford vandalism case

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Meet Coco, downtown San Jose's new autonomous delivery robot

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Why Steve Kerr should (or shouldn't) return as Warriors coach

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San Jose man arrested after alleged assault at Peter's Bakery

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Los Gatos nude resort no longer up for sale as owner assesses future

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Benihana celebrates San Mateo presence today

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Amid budget troubles, Oakland Unified quietly suspends search for a new superintendent

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Letters: Opinion piece misleads on El Cerrito's Measure C

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DA declines to charge gunman in Oakland mass shooting that killed two, wounded five

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Dear Abby: I object to the young women's celebration in my husband's office

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'Enough. Enough.' District Attorney Jeff Rosen blasts child welfare agency over 'rape and murder' in foster care of baby Jaxon

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Dear Abby: I had a great day at work. My co-worker was not happy to hear it.

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Harriette Cole: My husband was acting like a cheater. Turns out it was something else.

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Asking Eric: You missed the point about the woman who was called honey

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12 standout sandwiches in the Bay Area, from new discoveries to the classics

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Harriette Cole: My teen says the boys call her ugly, and I know exactly what's going on

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Man dies following four-vehicle collision on San Jose highway

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Dear Abby: Do we have to go along with the bride's idea for the rehearsal dinner?

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Crime and Public Safety

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Oakland police seize guns, drugs, $357,262 in raids of smoke shop, owners' homes

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'Innocent people will be convicted': Alameda County public defenders plan protest over staffing shortfall

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Man gets 46 months in federal gun case that started with Berkeley crash

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Richmond police ID city's first homicide victim of 2026

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Tiffany Hayes' return gives Valkyries steady hand, light spirit at camp

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Pats' Vrabel: 'Difficult conversations' have come since photos with reporter were published

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SF Giants place rookie Susac on injured list with elbow issue

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Kurtenbach: Cutting through the NFL Draft smog — 3 prospects to buy and 3 to sell

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Workday sells East Bay office building as company trims footprint

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Despite high-profile deals, high office vacancy rates haunt Bay Area's three major downtowns

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South Bay electricity grid to get boost with new transmission line

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Proposal looks to turn San Jose hotel development site into housing

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Northern California beach town offers great hiking, barbecue, ice cream and more

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Sustainable sushi: How to forage uni from California's coastal tide pools

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Exhibit of award-winning ocean photos opening Friday at Alameda Point

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Latest Bay Area storm continues wettest April in nearly a decade

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Warriors veterans talk Steve Kerr's future, contract situations during exit interviews

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Photos: Iconic rock act returns to NorCal for 1st time in over 12 years

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Coachella 2026: The best fashion from Weekend 2 of the festival

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Photos: Sun sets on the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

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Meet the soul-food chef singing the praises of Oakland, top food city

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Navy doctor who led the recovery at Artemis II splashdown recounts experience welcoming home astronauts

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Review: Phish blows minds during marathon opening night at Sphere

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Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California

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Kylie Jenner used 2026 Oscars season to nab Jacob Elordi for Kendall Jenner

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South Bay's Home Eat now serving its humongous menu in Union City

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Young Bay Area-bound pianist earning raves in the jazz world

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Surprise reason Sydney Sweeney's role was cut from 'Devil Wears Prada 2'

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Clover Sonoma jumps back into the North Bay ice cream business

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Expanded Whole Foods Market opens in Los Gatos

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Celebrate spring with Roasted Asparagus With Preserved Lemon Labneh

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Ellenberg: Dear candidates for governor, California's counties need your urgent attention

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Why your Google search won't be carbon free anytime soon

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Letters: Banning cellphones doesn't solve students' problems

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Frozen lasagna dispute shows how arbitrary California tax law can be

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Trump's approval on economy falls in poll, showing new warning signs for president

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Tesla's California sales slide deepens as hybrids displace EVs

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Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex

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California home prices dip for 3 straight months

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Kylie Jenner sued for religious, racial discrimination and harassment

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Tucker Carlson turns on Trump, apologizes for 'misleading people'

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Sydney Sweeney's cameo cut from 'Devil Wears Prada 2': report

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The Osmonds' Alan Osmond dead at 76 following lengthy MS battle

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San Jose: Four-bedroom home sells for $2 million

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These mesmerizing lava lamps create a calming retro atmosphere

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