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The Mercury News - Top Stories

San Jose State football will face challenges in new-look Mountain West

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Boat that sank off Alcatraz Island found by authorities using sonar equipment, officials say

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Operator of boat that capsized near Alcatraz mourns brother as search continues

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Tips: What to do if your boat capsizes

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Salinas-based Taylor Farms pulls Mexico-grown lettuce linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak

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El Niño is here: Five major myths about what it is and what it could mean for California's weather

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Where to see 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm in the Bay Area, and how much it will cost you

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Campbell: Seattle cult fave Dough Zone's dumplings now at the Pruneyard

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Two Forest Service employees taken hostage, safely released

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Two older adults found dead in San Jose residence

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Paul Pelosi charged in Napa County hit-and-run

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Will 49ers eye McCaffrey's backfield heir, or just his top backup?

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An M4 rifle was stolen from an SJPD assistant chief's SUV. What happens now?

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UCSF shifts specialized children's care between Oakland and San Francisco, raising travel concerns

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In Case You Missed It

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Bay Area and California both lost jobs in June, new report shows

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SF Giants trade primer: Who will be available at the Aug. 3 deadline?

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Gilroy Garlic Festival returns, growing a legacy of giving back

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Report: Salinas-based Taylor Farms linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

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Crime and Public Safety

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Contra Costa Health employee arrested on suspicion of having sex with boy

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Gilroy man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting second girl

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Evacuation warning issued as fire burns near Morgan Territory

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Antioch police failed to de-escalate situation before punching woman, expert says

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Who's playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 18

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Adames, Eldridge begin second half with bang, power SF Giants to win vs. Mariners

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Wildfire smoke and World Cup final: Forecast leaves uncertainty about impact

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British Open: DeChambeau penalized 2 shots after Herbert and Burns shoot 62s in wild 2nd round

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Data center approved for office building in North San Jose

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Newsom administration sues Half Moon Bay, escalating state housing crackdown

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AI humanoid robotics company sets up shop in Fremont

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San Jose office building linked to WeWork founder flops into default over failed loan

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Photos: Rosie the Riveter Jeanne Gibson, 100 honored with banner in Richmond

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Major federal housing legislation becomes law. What will it mean for the Bay Area?

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Review: The message, not messenger, is true star of record-setting concert

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So you want to create a hummingbird habitat? Here's how.

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Review: Christopher Nolan is up to the challenge in 'Odyssey'

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Watch: Golf star Bryson DeChambeau plays historic Guerneville course in new YouTube video

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Tensions ease between Alameda, golf course manager after lawsuit settled

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3 dog-friendly Bay Area camping spots to scout out this summer

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Photos: Funky Big Sur cabin owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti for sale for $2 million

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Baby American mink rescued after wandering into North Bay yard

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Fairyland's children: How Oakland's original inspired a legion of storybook parks

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Horoscopes July 18, 2026: Kristen Bell, a heartfelt approach to life

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Word Game: July 18, 2026

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Asking Eric: My cousin's premonition has sent my life from bad to worse

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Harriette Cole: I'm worried about my flaky brother's overseas adventure

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Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers, roil businesses

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Palo Alto welcomes Marufuku Ramen: Enjoy free tote bags at the grand opening on July 25

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An eye on trends: Acai grows through upheaval by focusing on health

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'Completely unexpected': Earliest grape harvest in 40 years kicks off in Sonoma County

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Stone: San Jose's downtown economy requires full-time workers far more than visiting soccer fans

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Cortese: Why are California taxpayers paying the health care bills of trillion-dollar corporations?

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Letters: We should stop sinking money in high-speed rail pit

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Letters: SAVE Act is another example of Republican hypocrisy

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Trump administration's USDA lab closures threaten cyclospora research as parasite outbreak sickens thousands

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Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother

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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

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Newsom curbs fund paying workers up to $1,700 a week for toenail fungus, ED and other common ailments

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Harry and Meghan still want U.K. return as they feel 'unwelcome,' 'outcast' in U.S.

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Actor Hal Williams, star of sitcom '227' and 'Private Benjamin' has died

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Michelle Trachtenberg fans praise Rosie O'Donnell for discussing her addiction struggles

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She won an Oscar but was famous as 'Pigeon Lady': Irish actor Brenda Fricker dies

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Three-bedroom house in Oakland sells for $1.6 million

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Duplex sells in Oakland for $965,000

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Three-bedroom house sells in Fremont for $1.8 million

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These residential properties were the best deals for Fremont's in the week of June 8

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Photos: An all-star team of domino and machine-building creators brings you 'The Big Topple' at The Tech

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Mailbag: NCAA boss Charlie Baker and future of regionalized conferences

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California still dominates technology's nectar: venture capital

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Vehicle burglaries in Saratoga net loose change for perpetrator

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Letters: Forest Service changes threaten dog-friendly wilderness

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Former Serra QB explains decision to transfer to Clayton Valley

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Trump rule puts new limits on how long Bay Area international students can stay

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Man arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter after fatal collision in Redwood City

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Blink Outdoor Camera Vs Wyze Outdoor Camera

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These men's summer pajamas keep you incredibly cool

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The best camping chairs with footrests for ultimate comfort

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