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The Mercury News - Top Stories

San Jose says unsheltered homelessness fell 30%. The county hasn't seen its model

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San Jose approves controversial Mahan proposal to cite and arrest homeless who refuse shelter

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The Bay Area has a massive shelter shortage. More beds alone won't solve homelessness

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Feds sue San Jose, claiming that $1,600 firearm license fee is unconstitutional

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49ers broadcaster Greg Papa hospitalized with heart failure, per report

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As ICE crackdown fears rise, San Jose becomes first Bay Area city to halt new private detention facilities

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49ERS' TURN FLIGHT HOME INTO A DREAMLINER, NOW WIDE-EYED FOR HOME OPENER

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Newsom signs 'Leno's Law,' easing smog checks for some classic cars

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Election 2026 poll: California voters back billionaire tax — and measures that could block it

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Mountain View's Century 16 theaters are closing next week - for now

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'I lied to you': Bay Area financial adviser, 78, gets 9 years in prison for running decades-long Ponzi scheme

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WPBL: Los Angeles Queens rally past San Francisco Firebells, win Game 1 of championship series

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Capcom reveals new Mega Man and Monster Hunter expansion details at TGS

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Valkyries still without key players as they prepare for return to WNBA regular season

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In Case You Missed It

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Former East Bay cop accused of accepting $1,000 bribe and sexual services admitted into mental health diversion

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Page: Per capita cost of policing is more than many cities can afford

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Charles Manson's 'top lieutenant' Bruce Davis dies at age 83

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Has dark matter been found? Bay Area scientists analyze signal deep underground

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Bay Area rapper AB Milli sentenced to 13 years for pimping, robbery, assault

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Man sentenced for running over and killing man in Concord during family dispute

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Google's AI told lies about this man. He's going to be allowed to sue.

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'The only thing that would stop me is jail': North Carolina man sentenced for grooming Bay Area teen

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Bay Area News Group high school football predictions: Week 4, 2026

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High school football rankings Week 4, 2026: Bay Area News Group Top 25

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Polls closed: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week

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Polls closed: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week

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Homelessness nonprofit buys money-troubled Oakland hotel

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Construction to start next year on affordable homes project near Tamien Station in San Jose

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Hundreds of homes to replace hundreds of BART parking spaces in West Oakland

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Menlo Park project at SRI campus adds hundreds of homes, trims office plans

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Culture and tradition on display at 216th anniversary of Mexican Independence Day

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Top 5 moments from Emmys 2026: Taylor Swift, the 'Buffy' reunion and more

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Emmys 2026: See the stars' best red carpet fashion looks and trends

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Photos: It's all about the climb at Castle Rock State Park

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Photos: Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Madonna and defined '70s glamour, dies at 87

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Digging for the truth: Founder disputes allegations against Miranda's Rescue, sheriff says he's lying

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Two Sonoma County campsites named among best in the US

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Crews focus on interior of Lucas Fire as red flag warning is lifted in Lake County

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Bay Area Japanese Americans see WWII echoes in Trump's immigration crackdown

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Flyover honoring 9/11 heroes Beamer, Bingham highlights Los Gatos' Friday night

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'We were there as Americans': San Jose marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks

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6 RECIPES FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FALL FRUIT BOUNTY

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Try these 3 cocktails inspired by Mexican history

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Fire-grilled skewer restaurant takes over Sushi Confidential spot at San Pedro Square

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The 'slow economic recovery of Oakland' blamed for this restaurant's planned closure

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All the deals, freebies and menus for San Ramon's restaurant week

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Asking Eric: I feel like my mother is just going through the motions with us

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Harriette Cole: My pet-sitting calamity ended in a $7,000 bill

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Miss Manners: Her baby shower was a surprise, and not a good one

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Dear Abby: My boyfriend's coddling of his son is looking like a deal-breaker

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Ryan Reaves, the 'ultimate team guy' with the Sharks, announces retirement

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On media: How the Big Ten's awful Week 3 schedule explains the push for College Football Playoff expansion

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Gilbert's clutch homer, Cox's big day lead way as SF Giants take rubber match over Cardinals

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Macklin Celebini, Will Smith questions among many Sharks face during camp

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Cats want to talk to us. Scientists are trying to decipher the meow

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Historic Bay Area music venue is set to close at the end of next month

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Princess Diana's brother reveals Charles' 'contempt' for her, hopes she'd be forgotten

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10+ Bay Area events to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

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Ellenberg: Vote 'no.' Prop. 43 gives 34% of voters the power to defeat 66%.

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Grimes: Vote 'no.' Prop. 45 isn't pro-affordability. It's a ruse handing shortcuts to polluters disguised as relief.

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Letters: Yes on Prop. 43 is a vote in favor of accountability

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Alameda County places $30 minimum wage question on the 2028 ballot

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UN chief urges global AI cooperation saying world can't afford 'a race to the bottom on AI safety'

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Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdown

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Amazon increases minimum starting hourly wage for full-time core operations employees

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AOC accuses Robert Kraft of trying to censor Macklemore's free speech at Ed Sheeran concerts

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Lena Dunham welcomes first child with husband Luis Felber

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New Order keyboardist Gillian Gilbert reveals cancer diagnosis

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Donald Trump Jr.'s other wedding secret: He got a facelift for oligarch-supported bash

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Letters: Nuclear power is a more reliable option than solar

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Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn 'dummymander'

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Kamala Harris is to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed

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Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races

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San Jose Giants keep season and Cal League title hopes alive with no-hitter

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Rookie WR Stribling has ankle surgery, will miss much of 49ers' season

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Sale closed in Palo Alto: $5 million for an Eichler home

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How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in San Ramon in the week of Aug. 10?

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Sale closed in Danville: $1.9 million for a four-bedroom house

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US indictment exposes Russian global assassination network

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Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

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Elevate your space with the best chandelier lighting

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Best body concealer

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Want your dog to sleep in? Try the best dog kennel covers

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Amazon announces dates for October Prime Day

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