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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Senate bill, other measures, look to solve problematic Bay Area e-bike use

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San Jose considers quadrupling housing density in single-family neighborhoods

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South Bay Eataly restaurant closes, reopens after roaches found in kitchen

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Review: One of best live bands in all of classic rock just played Bay Area

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ICE says Gilroy facility may hold 10 detainees at a time, but maximum remains unknown

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Mascot turns muralist to highlight rock history at Bay Area venue

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

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Stanford's Leng loses in U.S. Amateur final, but gets cool consolation prize

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49ers' George Kittle expects early-season comeback, aims for Week 1

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Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83

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Despite lingering back issue, SF Giants' Adames hopes to avoid IL stint

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Oakland man shot in suspected carjacking attempt

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Asking Eric: My cheapskate husband is going to ruin the kitchen remodel

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

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

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

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Dear Abby: My ex has been accused of murder. What do I tell our daughter?

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

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

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

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In Case You Missed It

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They said it: Was he fit to serve?

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Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for Spencer Pratt

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

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

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Crime and Public Safety

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Oakland pedestrian dies after being hit by car

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Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

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Alameda: 1 shot in altercation at South Shore Center

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Barber charged with murder nearly seven years after Hayward fatal shooting

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Bay Area high school football 2026: Where to find our preseason coverage

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Pac-12 bowl games: Clarity comes (mostly) to 2026 lineup, which includes both legacy teams and newcomers

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San Jose State has remade defense after major struggles in 2025

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Beecher, St. Louis City extend San Jose Earthquakes' winless streak to 8 matches with 3-1 win

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

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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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What is the deal with Bay Area rock stars and craft coffee collabs?

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Epernay Champagne Bar brings a taste of France to downtown Los Gatos

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Fruits of her labor: Katie Husher learned winemaking from the ground up

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Toasting a century of craftsmanship

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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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Photos: Oakland Pride Parade shows off culture, resilience and creativity

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Box Office: 'Spider-Man' stays on top while two dino movies battle for third

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Word Game: August 16, 2026

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Horoscopes August 16, 2026: Madonna, channel your knowledge

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Vintage buys available at Sunnyvale Heritage Museum sale

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Morgan Autism Center set to build its 'Dream Campus 2.0'

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Opinion: Saratoga's hillside communities should be Firewise

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Milpitas City Council approves business tax measure for Nov. 3 ballot

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Local high school students help artist create immersive underwater landscape

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

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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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