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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Milpitas woman killed 2 of her friends the same day, one in hit-and-run, police say

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Lucas Fire: Dry winds propel wildfire burning toward Mendocino National Forest

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Dolly Parton paid for her longtime driver's gender-affirming care: She was 'a very nice lady'

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Harriette Cole: Our date went great. Then I found out where he lives.

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Medical examiner rules 8-year-old San Jose girl's death a homicide, cites medical neglect

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A new California law will ban watering decorative grass, even in non-drought years, starting Jan. 1

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Dear Abby: The problem child has come home and he's stirring up trouble

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CHP: Peninsula man arrested for DUI after hitting pedestrian

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Bay Area bar owner pleads guilty to DUI that injured pedestrian

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Bay Area native's film shows how surfboards made from trash became catalyst for change

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Analysis: Trump's solution to Republicans' midterm troubles is more Trump

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Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data

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Weeks before Flight 93, Mark Bingham issued a challenge. It became his legacy.

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Watch live: 9/11 remembrance ceremony: 25 years later

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Los Gatos: When is the military jet flyover scheduled in remembrance of 9/11

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A photographer who shot the towers fall on 9/11 struggles to unravel the meaning of resilience

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El Niño: Why chances are increasing for lots of rain this winter in the Bay Area and across California

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Kurtenbach: The 49ers exposed the sleepy Rams' hubris in brutal Melbourne thrashing

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'How does this happen again?': Family of 10-year-old allegedly molested by camp counselor sues YMCA of Silicon Valley

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Inflation eases in Bay Area but gasoline prices rocket higher

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San Jose police make arrest in 'hate-motivated incident'

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San Jose to pitch new downtown parking rates after outcry

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Dolly Parton's first posthumous song 'Bound to Ride' released

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In their memory: NYC honors those who died on 9/11. A roll of remembrance.

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Map: Lucas Fire evacuations near Clear Lake

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Dear Abby: I want to know how my friend died. My letter to his widow was returned.

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California has run out of license plate numbers. Here's what happens now.

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In Case You Missed It

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Bay Area's first 'living levee' opens to the public

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Leaving California? Here are best states to move to in 2026

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'Immaculate condition': Rare mastodon fossil found in San Mateo County creek

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Terminix agrees to $3.15 million California settlement over hazardous waste and customer records

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DEA 'zeroing in on potential drug dealer' tied to Hayden Panettiere's death

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Richmond football programs go dormant, may need to get creative to survive

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What $1.1 million can buy you in California: 80-acre town of Bridgeville

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Nearly 100-year-old El Campanil Theatre in Antioch faces sale to church

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Fremont Marriott acquired for more than $50 million

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Mortgage rates climb: Average rate on a 30-year home loan hits the highest level in over 14 months

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Photos: At Filoli, fashion becomes a floral fantasy

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Photos: Humpback whales put on a show off Sonoma Coast

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SF Giants complete epic eighth inning rally to sweep Cardinals

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Andy's Pet Shop - and its iconic sign - ready for a rebirth in San Jose

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Review: 14th-century revolt echoes contemporary malaise in 'The Uprising'

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New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including foldable model

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Filipino-American kickboxing gym celebrates 20 years in the Bay Area

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Federal judge postpones ruling on halting ICE facility construction near Gilroy

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From explorers to botanists: The people who inspired plant names

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'To experience it with other people makes it extra special': Take a hike with weekly local 'Go Wild' group excursions

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SF Giants' Whitcomb delivers 11th-inning walk-off single to defeat Cardinals

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Palo Alto-based Vietnamese street food chain expands north

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Here's what beer is the most popular in every state

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Pilaf made with orzo instead of rice is an irresistible side dish

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California's best low-alcohol wines are made in the vineyard

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Rover left my dog home alone for 17 hours, and now it refuses to pay the vet bill

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Asking Eric: Why won't she give me the heirlooms? She's not even part of our family.

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Harriette Cole: Hey, Mr. Work Van, this is why there's no second date

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Miss Manners: My co-workers call me grumpy because I like a quiet lunch

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Party like it's 1989: Alderson finally gets call to A's Hall of Fame

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San Jose State, fresh off first win, set for home opener vs. Cal Poly

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Cal has 'awesome challenge ahead' in ACC showdown at Syracuse

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B2K singer Raz B mourns death of 3-month-old son Astro

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Word Game: September 11, 2026

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Horoscopes September 11, 2026: Harry Connick Jr., pitch in and help

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Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

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Opinion: Voters, beware. California governors can do (almost) anything. Choose wisely.

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Schaaf: Vote 'yes' on Regional Transit Measure. We can't afford to let Bay Area transit collapse.

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Joffe: Vote 'no' on Regional Transit Measure. It will burden Bay Area's poorest and isn't needed to 'save transit.'

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Trump administration lends $100 million to US-owned cellphone network in Africa to expand American tech

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US stocks jump after oil prices ease and inflation update comes in near expectations

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Only one-third of California businesses survive 10 years. That's typical.

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US inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances

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Billy Joel assures fans he's much better after brain surgery

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Influencer Olivia Oras, 27, dead after liposuction 'gone wrong,' family says

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Dolly Parton kept cancer private to protect loved ones, fans: sister

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John Malkovich exits Tel Aviv performance over fake promo quotes

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Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters

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Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data

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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea

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The 10 most intriguing Sharks players in the Rookie Faceoff (and what's next for each)

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Niners' nuggets: Deebo's return, Brendel's catch and more from 49ers' season-opening win over Rams

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Studs and Duds: Purdy, Bosa and the physical 49ers manhandle Rams in Australia

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Instant analysis of 49ers' beatdown Down Under over Super Bowl-favorite Rams

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Afghan woman whose case was the first for a long-dormant court has been deported, officials say

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More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief says

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Ebola outbreak in Congo has now spread to the country's seventh province, officials say

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