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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Dear Abby: I wanted a fresh start with my daughter, but things haven't turned out that way

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She unknowingly became addicted to fentanyl as a teenager. A first-in-the-nation program for Santa Clara County youth helped her get sober.

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'California' brand insulin is hitting the market

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Study finds clearing vegetation prevented home damage in LA fires

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From the bubble to the booth? 49ers' voice Greg Papa hopeful of broadcasting last two games

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Wish Book: Heart of the Valley provides valuable assistance to seniors in need

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Hit and run kills pedestrian in San Jose, police say

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Advocates question progress city claims is being made at San Jose animal shelter

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Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery

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Kurtenbach: For Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini, the 'C' isn't silent

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Photos: High school football state championships, moments captured

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They said it: Cupertino council member apologizes

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Latest line: A good week for Gavin Newsom, a bad week for Kyle Colton

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Dear Abby: The new neighbors encroached on us, then said we're the problem

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Miss Manners: That awkward moment when you see a smile-and-wave acquaintance out of context

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Dear Abby: My granddaughter is a nightmare, and timeouts are no use

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Dear Abby: My son was joking around, and the other kid's parents billed me for the damage

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Asking Eric: I never saw the recommendation letter he submitted with my name

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Barron Trump under fire for his friendship with accused sex trafficker

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Asking Eric: I dread going to the wedding because of the no-contact drama

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CIF state football championships: Friday's scores, Saturday's schedule

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2026 World Cup: Bay Area ticket prices currently among the 'lowest' in the tournament

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Crime and Public Safety

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San Leandro woman fatally shot while driving in Oakland

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Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus

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Fatal East Oakland shooting Friday night marks city's 62nd homicide

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East Bay residents 'Stand Together' to help undocumented migrants

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Klingberg scores in overtime as Sharks complete unbelievable comeback

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49ers change classification of Brandon Aiyuk's delayed comeback

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Against supersized Wolves, small mistakes doom Warriors

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Why paying huge price for Quinn Hughes didn't make sense for Mike Grier

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Where are California rentals vacant the longest?

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New developer tapped to build supportive housing at People's Park

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San Jose business park bought by real estate investors

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Palo Alto Networks buys site of big South Bay office development

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'Y'all state champs!': St. Ignatius beats Ventura for 3-AA crown

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'Like a post-apocalyptic movie': Neighborhood stunned after Hayward-area explosion

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Simulated drone attack at Camp Pendleton puts spotlight on little seen, often deadly adversary

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What to watch: 'Dust Bunny' revives the 'monster under the bed' story

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In the spirit of history: Winchester Mystery House, reconsidered

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New photos released from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing Trump, Bannon, Clinton and other high-profile people

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Students get hands-on lessons about Santa Clara Valley's past at History Park

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Danville celebrates first SantaCon and the event's creators approve

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Six hurt, homes heavily damaged after gas line, accidentally cut, explodes near Hayward

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Nick's Cove boat shack reopens after destructive 2024 fire, restoring a beloved piece of Tomales Bay

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The Independence Networks gives adult students with disabilities the opportunity to become the teacher

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Highway 1 slide repairs continue to make strides along Big Sur coast

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These holiday cocktail recipes will raise the bar at your next party

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Did Hugh Jackman's Sutton Foster romance result in Golden Globes snub?

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MACLA, Montalvo Arts Center partner on new exhibition in San Jose

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How to watch the 49ers against the Titans on Sunday

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Award-winning San Francisco brewery launches its first East Bay location

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Taste-Off: Ranking frozen taquitos from crispy and spicy to empty and bland

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Vegan Pesto Cavatelli celebrates old-world flavors in a new way

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Here's how to create a tasty, healthier Hanukkah

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Clendaniel: Democrats need to voice their 2028 presidential preferences now

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Mathews: Voter ID debate distracts from real election threats

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Chabria: Is RFK Jr. better on women's health than Newsom? We're about to find out

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Walters: Trump sides with agriculture again in California's never-ending water wars

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Northern California ticket wins nearly $2 million as Powerball jackpot rolls on

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California among 19 states suing over Trump's $100,000 H-1B application fee

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Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

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AI is powering Trump's economy, but American voters are getting worried

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Mystery of how 50 Cent got Diddy docuseries footage may be solved

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'Mean Girls' star won't apologize for calling Charlie Kirk 'hateful'

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Actress Wenne Alton Davis, fatally struck by Cadillac in NYC, was about to land new role: friend

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Sale closed in Palo Alto: $3.2 million for a two-bedroom home

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Inside the $1,375,000 sale of a Santa Clara County home

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Sale closed in San Jose: $1.6 million for a five-bedroom home

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Sale closed in Milpitas: $1.1 million for a condominium

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