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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 2:01 AM ET

The Mercury News - Top Stories

Big Sur's Timber Fire closes Highway 1, forces evacuations at Ventana, Nepenthe and Post Ranch Inn

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Map: Timber Fire evacuation in Big Sur

17 hours ago

Map: Bug Fire and Fred Mtn Fire evacuations north of Reno

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Person found dead in home burned by Gann Fire

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California sets aside $250 million for public hospitals. Bay Area officials say it falls far short

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Downtown San Jose courthouses vandalized, suspect arrested

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SF Giants lose in 10th inning for second straight day, waste Tidwell's encouraging start vs. Astros

1 hour ago

Marin teenager denied diversion for deadly crash

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California Supreme Court expands electronic recordings to offset disputed court reporter shortage

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'Gooning' incidents targeting women in Dollar Tree stores reported across country

7 hours ago

Fremont: Starbird taking over old Boston Market space

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

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SF Giants' Chapman to undergo season-ending surgery, Susac diagnosed with knee fracture

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Letters: Rand Paul and Senate GOP's witch hunt ignores Constitution

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Oroville Hospital sues former CEO Robert Wentz for 'self-dealing' scheme

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In Case You Missed It

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

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From backyard hives to farm pollination, local beekeepers produce delicious local honey varieties

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Latest line: A good week for Dave Regan, a bad week for SoCal Edison

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They said it: Tech leaders wade into California's political game

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Crime and Public Safety

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Motorcyclist killed in Hercules freeway collision is identified

8 hours ago

El Cerrito BART station re-opened after passenger found dead on concourse

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Bay FC brings 2024 Olympic gold medalist back to US

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College Football Playoff committee makes no expansion move, but new idea emerges as deadline inches closer

7 hours ago

McCaffrey latest to miss 49ers practice in vanishing running back corps

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Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2026: Defensive line

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San Jose buys downtown historic building tied to apartment project

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Apartment complex in lively Oakland neighborhood suffers foreclosure

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A 2025 survey gave downtown San Jose low marks. What has changed since?

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Santa Cruz City Council to reconvene from summer recess to discuss Peace Village Housing

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

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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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Sumo wrestling to rumble into Santa Cruz in September

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This Bay Area chef's 'Hell Chicken' might be a taste of heaven on earth

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Crews continue mop-up of Woodside Fire; 2 homes lost

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This East Bay city celebrates second new school since 2024

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Photos: Canines hang ten at annual World Dog Surfing Championships

8 days ago

Wildly creative Ones Cafe & Bakery now open in Alameda

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Bay Area events calendar for Aug. 14-20 weekly editions

18 hours ago

Skipstone winter makes for fractured wine grape harvest

1 day ago

Matt Horn shuts down remaining Horn Barbecue in Oakland

3 days ago

Asking Eric: I told my parents if they move to Florida they're on their own. They did not respond well.

20 hours ago

Harriette Cole: The neighbor kid lied but our security camera showed what happened

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Miss Manners: Blanket covers were great. Why can't I find them anymore?

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Dear Abby: We're distressed at the idea this couple will be on our cruise

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Brad Pitt says he's drinking again and it's not a problem. What experts say

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Long live the king of the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco

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Bruce Willis remains under round-the-clock care amid daughter's wedding

12 hours ago

The Arrowhead Loop Trail feels like a little piece of paradise at home

13 hours ago

Letters: Bias against their own entrenched in Latinos

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Opinion: Wildfires will only get worse until the US stops ignoring climate change

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Bloomberg: We can't fix America's schools without data

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Schram: The case for de-faking the news

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Jill On Money: Years of Medicare

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California's lucky economy has 2nd fastest GDP growth to start 2026

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The impending, inescapable deluge of AI

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New Amazon data center stokes worry it would be the most polluting power plant in the U.S.

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Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84

12 hours ago

Meghan Markle hits back at things Martha Stewart has been saying about her

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Is Nicolas Cage's 'straight-to-Prime' John Madden biopic really no good?

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Inside Zendaya and Tom Holland's secret second wedding ceremony

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Single-family home sells for $2.3 million in San Jose

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Three-bedroom home sells for $1.5 million in San Jose

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Sale closed in San Jose: $2.1 million for a four-bedroom home

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Four-bedroom house in San Jose goes for $1.6 million

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San Jose power outage impacts nearly 8,500 PG&E customers

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Program points up differences in how Europeans colonized East, West coasts

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Supervisor Ellenberg hosting town hall on child, family policy

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Humane Society Silicon Valley appoints new president

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Coming face to face with the future

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Letters: Penalizing nonvoters would amount to a tax on the poor

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California announces new $3,500 rebates for electric vehicles. Here's how to get one.

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Resident arrested after gas grill blamed for massive Foster City condo fire

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Best back-to-school tech for high schoolers

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Best laptop for middle school students

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10 WAYS OREGANO OIL COULD BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH

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Best card games for kids

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