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The Mercury News - Top Stories

San Jose considers quadrupling housing density in single-family neighborhoods

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Murder convictions in deadly 2025 gang beating that exposed jail flaws

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Thousands of SJSU students get access to free public transit

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Inman: Five things I learned in 49ers' preseason opener

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Local pug named 'World's Ugliest Dog' at Sonoma County Fair contest

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Alameda: 1 shot in struggle at South Shore Center

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49ers' George Kittle gives big update, Jake Tonges embraces 2025 fame

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Joshua Báez of the Cardinals hits 3 homers in his first 3 at-bats in a historic major league debut

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Webb's strong outing, Gilbert's big day lead SF Giants to win over Rockies

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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

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Dear Abby: Should I try to take control of my brother's money?

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Miss Manners: It really is my name, but they claim not to believe me

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Harriette Cole: All I did was buy my husband new shirts. I don't think I deserve this vitriol.

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Asking Eric: My fiancee dumped me, and now I'm considering my teen co-worker

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Dear Abby: My husband has become a grandpa, and I want him back

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'How can you not build an Asian mall?' He saw the Bay Area shift and launched a trend

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Miss Manners: It was awkward for my brother and me to be treated as a couple

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El Niño continues to strengthen. What does that mean for flood risk this winter?

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Harriette Cole: I got scolded for what I said to the bigwig in my store

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In Case You Missed It

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SF Giants to host 2028 MLB All-Star Game, with LA Olympics a key factor

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What do Californians want in a governor? 'Traditional' party policies, voter poll suggests

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Speculation grows over Brad Pitt wanting people to know he's drinking again

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Crime and Public Safety

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Barber charged with murder nearly seven years after Hayward fatal shooting

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Landslides, road closures and now fire: How Big Sur survives

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Jury convicts inmate serving life sentence of stabbing officer at Salinas Valley State Prison

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Santa Rosa police arrest woman after traffic stop yields loaded revolver

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Stanford's Leng Jr. advances to U.S. Amateur championship match

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Rafael Devers can't wait for Fenway return with SF Giants: 'I love the fans'

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Pallister beats Ledecky, U.S. sweeps relays over Australia at Pan Pacific Championships

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Utah's late penalty kick sends Bay FC to a 3-2 loss as its winless streak reaches five matches

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IBM research center in San Jose might receive updated zoning designation

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Data center might get tucked away inside downtown Oakland office site

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Site of popular Oakland diner lands buyers led by busy real estate exec

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Photos: Renovated Calabazas BMX park reopens in San Jose

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Photos: Solar eclipse crosses much of Europe, but dazzles millions around the globe

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Hayward's Carmen & Family Bar-B-Que founder turns 100

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Big Sur's Timber Fire forces evacuations at Ventana, Nepenthe and Post Ranch Inn

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Coming face to face with the future

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Outside Lands: The xx returns, Charli xcx surprises and young rising star shines

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Photos: Welcome back! First day of school in Walnut Creek elicits smiles and high-fives

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Photos: National Night Out celebrated in San Jose

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Photos: National Night Out brings community together in Martinez

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Photos: Hillsborough mansion once owned by a Walmart founder listed for $11.5 million

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Video: How to spin a basketball on your finger

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'The blue is stupid': New Valkyries court design draws divided reaction from team, fans

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Toasting a century of craftsmanship

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Savory pastry honors Fra'Mani Salumi's 20th year

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Home of Chicken & Waffles to close in Oakland's Jack London district

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Pamela Anderson recommends Watermelon Granita for a cool, no-fuss summer dessert

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Asking Eric: I believed a false background check about this man. Did I ruin any chance at love?

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What's new this year for the Santa Clara County Fair

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A woodworker's journey from beehives in West Africa to spoons in Walnut Creek

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Horoscopes August 15, 2026: Jennifer Lawrence, having an open mind is good

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Word Game: August 15, 2026

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What I learned from interviewing 49 candidates on Bay Area ballots

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Borenstein: California taxpayer pension costs grew eightfold since 1999; new plans add billions more

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Opinion: California studied employee ownership. SB 1174 would put the evidence to work.

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Drucker: Trump's army of election deniers is a problem on many levels

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When does Target give away free stuff? Here are the dates

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'We're bumping out here': Russian River businesses report rise in summer visitors despite economic worries

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My Alfa Romeo's dashboard is falling apart and the warranty won't cover it

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An influencer degree? Colleges bet on major for content creators

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Nicole Kidman is 'playing the field' despite rumors of a new boyfriend

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Expecting his first child, Jon Hamm joins long list of 'old' Hollywood dads

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Ronn Owens' bankruptcy case dismissed amid scrutiny of $137,000 GoFundMe

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Photos: Three days of color, crowds and powerful performances at Outside Lands

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San Jose: Single-family home sells for $2.1 million

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Hayward food pantry helps fight hunger one last time

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

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San Jose: Three-bedroom home goes for $2.5 million

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Stanford's Jay Leng Jr. advances to U.S. Amateur semifinals

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Letters: Palm trees belong in LA, not 'Valley of Oaks'

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Food, wine stolen from refrigerator in garage of Saratoga home

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Golf: Pleasanton native rallies late to reach U.S. Amateur quarterfinals

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Former San Mateo County nonprofit employee sentenced to six months in jail for laundering $800,000

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Cabrillo Unified teacher, coach arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of student

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Letters: No place in comics for 'Mallard Fillmore'

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San Mateo County cities face budget cuts from missing state funds

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