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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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Kurtenbach: 49ers can't beat Rams, Seahawks without mastering the art of hidden yardage

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Inman Down Under: Handshake agreement gets 49ers into Week 1 mode

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No kangaroos or crocodiles, but 49ers' practice is in Shanahan sights

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Santa Clara County nearly tripled child removals. Is fear driving the decisions?

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Jaxon Juarez's family files legal claim against Santa Clara County, state over toddler's foster care death

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CBS named its new legal drama 'Cupertino.' Some locals barely recognize their city

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They earn $300,000 and pay $1,800 in rent in the Bay Area. Why they can stay in affordable housing

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Hiker airlifted away from San Jose trail after mountain lion sighting

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Review: Deep Purple headlines but the 2 opening acts are so much better

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Ro Khanna weighs 2028 presidential run built on economic populism

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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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Monday Morning Lights: Is gap closing between SoCal, NorCal heavyweights?

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Taste-Off: Which of 10 pickle-flavored chips you won't sour on

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Saint Mary's sophomore rugby star remembered for 'contagious' smile after his sudden death

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Big 12 football power rankings: BYU, Utah, Texas Tech, Arizona on top as conference goes 2-2 in matchups that matter most

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In Case You Missed It

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Youth sports costs are skyrocketing. Some parents and kids say 'it's worth every dime.'

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Inman Down Under: How to spend a day chasing 49ers' Australian arrival

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Apple to kick off Ternus era with its biggest-ever slate of new products

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Instant classic: Willow Glen onside kicks its way to wild intersectional victory over Oakland Tech

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Slurpees stolen from Los Gatos 7-11

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After winning appeal, Richmond homicide suspect pleads to 17 years, eight months in prison

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14 people treated or hospitalized during Chainsmokers concert in San Jose

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Dangerous waves forecast for Bay Area coastline over weekend

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Bay Area prep football 2026: Where to find our complete Week 2 coverage

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Los Gatos: Military jet flyover scheduled in remembrance of 9/11

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Bay Area prep football Week 2, 2026: Weekend scoreboard, how Top 25 fared

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Bellarmine takes big step by holding off Campolindo for an impressive 17-16 victory

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Marina City Council aims to end vacation rental debate

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San Jose just greenlit an affordable housing project for a long-empty lot—but with a strict safeguard against developer delays

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Investors place billion-dollar real estate bet on Silicon Valley's future

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With clock ticking on closure, Great America extends current season

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Danville: An ideal day trip for foodies, history buffs and Mount Diablo fans

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Photos: 160th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

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Santa Teresa's Trey Monroe runs for 200 yards in win over TKA

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Woman shoots Richmond officer, prompting hourslong standoff

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Elusive young bird, rarely seen in California, pops out from the reeds for a short show

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Photos show Gloria Steinem through decades as a leading voice of the women's movement

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What to watch: 'Dark Matter' gets even darker in Season 2

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Photos: 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 cast reveal

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'It immediately started attacking me': Otter leaves Lake Tahoe swimmer bleeding

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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after beloved singer's death

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Photos: Comics fans unite at Cape & Cowl Con in Alameda

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Recipe: A ceviche recipe for folks who don't eat raw fish

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Bay Area events calendar for Sept. 11-17 weekly editions

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Caffeinated Gatorade and 'Brotein': Beverages with ties to the San Francisco 49ers

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Asking Eric: I matched with him on a dating app. I haven't told him he's my pastor.

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Harriette Cole: I'm a cultured woman dating a gym bro. Are we doomed?

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Miss Manners: There's a reason for the rule about white shoes, but you might not want to hear it

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Dear Abby: My wife died on vacation, and this man posted it on Facebook within hours

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New 49ers defensive coordinator keeping them guessing

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Jill On Money: Go ahead in 2026

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Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My returned rental car was billed as 'overdue.'

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Horoscopes September 7, 2026: Shannon Elizabeth, don't hang on to the past

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Word Game: September 7, 2026

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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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Opinion: California's top earners are thriving. Prop. 3 asks them to keep paying their share.

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Oda: Birthright citizenship is not a wartime exception

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'Everybody has a good memory of a toy': San Diego toy store celebrates 50 years with September events

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News organizations seek summary judgment in major copyright infringement case against OpenAI, Microsoft

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Daily News, NY Times want 'fair use' argument rejected in copyright case against OpenAI, Microsoft

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Fewer Americans are working or looking for a job. Experts can't agree on why

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'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin's family marks 20th anniversary of his death

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'Wheel of Fortune' host Jim Thornton caught on pedophile chat before suspension: report

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Zendaya's mom hits back at 'sad,' 'terrible' online comments about her looks

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'Love After Lockup' star Amber Eggers dead at 41

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Election 2026: Cupertino candidates form slate for City Council

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Trump's super PAC will spend $10 million on Texas Senate race

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Letters: Aisha Wahab's swearing-in is a reason to celebrate

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Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies' power

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Storm rising: Oakland-based women's tackle football squad readies for Year Two

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Los Gatos High celebrates 10-year relationship with Japanese sister school

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Campbell Mayor Dan Furtado to give State of the City address on Sept. 16

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What can today's Saratoga students take away from 9/11?

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Today in History: September 7, Panama Canal Treaty signed by President Carter

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Yosemite road reopens in time for Labor Day after fire closure

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At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport

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Trump's War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.

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Help your dog sleep better with the best dog bed

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The best diaper rash creams for instant relief

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Whip up delicious treats with the best countertop blenders

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Best Cereal Dispenser

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