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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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Sonora man arrested on suspicion of setting Dove Fire

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Steady return to hot weather on tap for Bay Area

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New filings in Sheng Thao corruption case allege bribe to bury story, secret recordings of politicians

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Former old-growth sawmill site next to Redwood National Park restored and transferred to tribe

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Randy's Donuts, the LA icon, will open first Bay Area shop on Friday

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Cupertino retail hub near Apple HQ is bought for $100 million-plus

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Silver Creek grocery store in South San Jose to close

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3 shows to see next week while everyone else is at Outside Lands

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New Redwood City cafe now open inside downtown church

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Federal agency investigating after online video appears to show man kick sea lion on California coast

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Prop. 43 would make some local taxes harder to pass. What's at stake in the Bay Area?

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Crime and Public Safety

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California appeals court finds that license plate data collection alone is not harm

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Oakland man gets 21 years for killing man during 'Ghost Town' gang feud

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California man used hammer in fatal attack of his mother, prosecutors say

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Five people arrested in connection with separate North Bay fires

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Group of Six power rankings: American tops Pac-12 and Mountain West

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Sonoma State University to restore most intercollegiate sports in 2027

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Kansas City Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy's son arrested for shooting mom

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Despite Schmitt's early exit, SF Giants beat Brewers behind Mahle's strong start, McCray's homer

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Northern California's largest private real estate firm turns 20

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Dick's Sporting Goods eyes revamp at fire-scorched San Jose retail site

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14 North Bay hotel projects advance despite market headwinds

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Photos: 15th Annual Saratoga Classic & Cool Car Show

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Celebrating all things Italian at San Jose festival

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New San Jose group places fourth in national lion dance competition

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Photos: Gilroy Garlic Festival serves up a sold-out weekend of food and fun

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Vigil held for those killed by ICE agents in East Bay

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Sakura Market's grand opening generates excitement in downtown San Jose

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Photos: Comic-Con cosplayers 2026

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'Safer and healthier': Diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak is driving Bay Area consumers to seek out local produce

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Dramatic new video shows army vet's full attack on New York City federal building

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What to watch: 'Save the Universe' is a 'Big Bang'-like delight

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Disneyland closes 6 attractions as 70th anniversary celebration ends

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New Oakland restaurant brings Japanese hamburger steak trend to California

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Saratoga celebrates its 70th next month

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Nonprofit mounts successful campaign to operate Los Gatos stables

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Taste Food: Tofu Satay Skewers With Peanut Sauce

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Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste

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San Jose's Sushi Confidential is leaving San Pedro Square

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This cult-favorite Oakland bakery just quietly opened up shop in San Ramon

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Opinion: Big-money Bay Area interests try to shift tax burden onto the poor

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

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Bhasin: Gulag in Gilroy: Finally, some NIMBYism I can get behind

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Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast

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Making a comeback? Sales of EVs in California rebound in the second quarter

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Palantir's infamy opens doors for French challenger

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Anthropic's Dario Amodei rejects open model ban, calls for testing

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Taylor Farms' White House ties queried by top California Democrat amid cyclospora outbreak

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Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's diagnosis ahead of new album

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'Top Chef' star Eric Adjepong's 7-year-old has protective order against him

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Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios must pay $171,000 to New York Times

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Why an 'Odyssey' expert says she'd be 'embarrassed' if she worked on movie

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Three-bedroom house in Dublin sells for $1.5 million

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Single-family home sells in Piedmont for $3.2 million

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Sale closed in Fremont: $1.7 million for a single-family home

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Sale closed in Fremont: $1.7 million for a five-bedroom house

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Bag of tools valued at $200 stolen in Los Gatos

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Program helps Saratoga students develop creative, technical skills

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Moore: Opinion: Our youth deserve a real seat at the table

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Cisco or Sysco? Mistaken corporate identity turns into an opportunity

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Letters: Smoky skies show need to prioritize environment

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Letters: Opinion piece oversimplifies money's political impact

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The best cheap and reliable printers for college students

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