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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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Why homelessness hits Bay Area cities harder than suburbs

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SF Giants' Birdsong shares update on his Tommy John recovery

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Are UC degrees still worth it? New report says yes

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As America turns 250, Bay Area residents wrestle with what to celebrate

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Crime and Public Safety

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California forest fires aren't just getting bigger. They're burning more severely

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Peninsula woman arrested on suspicion of brandishing gun

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Pedestrian hit and killed by driver in San Jose

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San Leandro man acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter in Castro Valley shooting

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Who's playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 3

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A trade in middle of development camp. Plus, Sharks legacy Gustafson scores first in prospect scrimmage

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Money well spent? Mike Grier confident new deals make Sharks better despite 'some risk'

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How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

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South Bay apartment complex bought for above-average sales price

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Besieged Bay Area investment network seeks bankruptcy shield

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San Jose office property bought for nearly half of its prior value

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At Bay Area World Cup match, American pride wears many flags

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Photos: Soccer fans bring their red, white and blue to the US World Cup match against Bosnia

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The Domes, San Jose's newest entertainment venue, is a real mind trip

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A food lover's guide to Asia Live at Valley Fair

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Food is the love language at this Bay Area chef's home

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U.S. soccer's diverse fan base finds its perfect stage in the Bay Area

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What a historic blouse tells us about Sarah Winchester

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Star-spangled choices: Here's what to watch over July 4 weekend

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Sabrina Ionescu celebrated by Bay Area alma mater with ultimate honor

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What's killing seabirds along California's coast? 'Just one damn thing after another'

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Horoscopes July 3, 2026: Tom Cruise, not everything will go to a plan

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Word Game: July 3, 2026

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Asking Eric: My husband is the DARVO king, and it might end our marriage

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Harriette Cole: Is this a stupid reason for turning down a job?

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Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

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A toast to 250 years of American beer

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'Passport to Peru' promotes Bay Area's Peruvian food scene

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7 terrific Bay Area things to do this holiday weekend

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Big Oil needs Californians to fall for its slick marketing campaign. Don't be fooled.

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A Bay Area mayor sexually harassed City Hall workers. For one, it triggered something even darker.

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Taves: July 4 isn't our only birthday. Surviving another 250 years requires we celebrate the other, too.

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Durbin: It's time for a constitutional amendment to protect the right to vote

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StubHub sued by California fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know

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The $25,000 new car or truck is an endangered species. Here's why

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Magid: Regulate social media, but don't ban teens

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Gary Glitter faces new child sex crime charges dating back decades

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Kid Rock calls President Trump after late night drinking

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Trump probably thinks Taylor Swift planned wedding to 'upstage' his July 4: report

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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history

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San Ramon: Single-family home sells for $1.5 million

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What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in Contra Costa County in the week of May 25?

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How much did the 4 most expensive homes sell for in Pleasanton, reported in the week of May 25?

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Top 3 most expensive homes sold in Saratoga in the week of May 25

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Enjoy warm summer nights with the best BBQ grills

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The best calming product for dogs

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Best jump rope picks for fast cardio workouts

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Best beach volleyball sets for a spectacular summer

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