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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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

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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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For America 250, relayers will carry the Declaration of Independence across the U.S.

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Fourth of July in the Bay Area: A guide to fireworks, drones, parades

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The troubling new trend that's making California's forest fires more dangerous

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San Jose World Cup watch party switches to indoor, ticketed events on Sunday

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Our happy place: Why Bay Area residents love their backyards

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LeBron James' agent explains why Warriors are an appealing free agency destination

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Are UC degrees still worth it? New report says yes

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What's closed on Friday, July 3? Status of banks, government offices, mail delivery

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Man was kidnapped by two prostitutes in Oakland, police say

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Macklin Celebrini says he foresees a long future with the San Jose Sharks

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Nearly $40M in federal funding heads to 2 Bay Area airports

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Former USMNT coach: 'In my opinion, it's been the best World Cup in history'

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SF Giants' Webb named National League Pitcher of the Month for June

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A high-achieving Oakland cop posed as a sex worker when she was allegedly recruited by Vacaville man

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Dear Abby: How do I bar this woman from my home after she embarrassed me?

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Asking Eric: I want her to know I got her insulting accidental voicemail

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Dear Abby: We have to shower every time we come home from her place

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Witness says Bay Area radio icon Ronn Owens warned about daughter years before pregnancy fraud case

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This Central Valley town was just named America's favorite

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Fan favorite departs Warriors as team awaits LeBron James' decision

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Dear Abby: My stepsons cut us off because we won't join the family compound

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Dear Abby: I'm infuriated that my parents are back together again

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Crime and Public Safety

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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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Olympian indicted on felony charge in what Trump called Reflecting Pool vandalism

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Wimbledon 2026: Here's what it's like to actually visit tennis paradise

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SF Giants' Birdsong shares update on his Tommy John recovery

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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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South Bay apartment complex bought for above-average sales price

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64 homes planned for century-old Saratoga vineyard in $109 million deal

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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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Could a fertilizer breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore Lab spark the next Green Revolution?

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Bullet fragments found in 'many' of 117 dogs exhumed at Miranda's Rescue this week

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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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Recipe: Celebrate the beginning of tomato season with a G.L.T.

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Michael Kors and UPS are playing hot potato with my $687 refund — how do I win?

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A backyard astronomer's guide to summer 2026 in the Bay Area

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

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

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

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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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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding buzz peaks at Madison Square Garden

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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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Sale closed in Fremont: $1.1 million for a single-family home

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Five-bedroom house sells for $2.3 million in San Jose

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Top 5 most expensive homes sold in Milpitas, reported in the week of May 25

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

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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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