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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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The reins on cash bail just got tighter in California. How much is up for debate

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The Japanese Friendship Garden reopens, inviting the public to the tranquil trails and ponds

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A year before Santana Row Valentine's Day stabbing, 13-year-old suspect was stabbed himself

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Concord immigration judge sues over ouster amid what lawyer describes as purge of federal workers who don't support Trump

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Man fatally shot over the weekend in San Jose

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Will the Valkyries' understated offseason strategy work?

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Duo arrested on suspicion of identity theft in San Mateo

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Sharks have options, 'an embarrassment of riches' after NHL draft lottery

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Legislature's adviser tries budget tough love to get California's pols to close huge deficits

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Crime and Public Safety

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Peninsula traffic stop ends in 2 arrests, large seizure of fentanyl

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Driver charged with murder in wrong-way I-680 collision that killed Antioch woman

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San Jose man arrested in connection with illegal gambling operation

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San Jose man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two women

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SF Giants observations: Webb's start cut short by knee discomfort

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San Mateo walks off Hillsdale in extra innings, earning season sweep after snapping 16-game series losing streak

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SF Giants' Webb turns in shortest outing of season in loss to Padres

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SF Giants option McDonald to Triple-A Sacramento following excellent spot start

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Oakland building once dubbed 'Radio Central' flops into loan default

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Saratoga Retirement Community welcomes future residents at groundbreaking

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Affordable homes proposed for site near San Jose BART station

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Renting or buying? California is hotbed for looking at both options

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Challenges accepted: 4 counties, 4 hikes in the Bay Area

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Photos: Third annual San Jose Cinco de Mayo Celebration Parade draws crowd

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Record ocean heat off California coast echoes 'The Blob,' killing seabirds and reshaping weather outlook

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Here's a look inside the newly expanded Graton Resort and Casino

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Moving this East Bay ship could cost millions — officials say it's worth it

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He's 20. He's a high school head baseball coach. And he's doing well.

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Elected officials arrested as May Day protests disrupt Bay Area airports, streets

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Chonkers is the huge, cuddle-seeking celebrity that San Francisco craves

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What to watch: Renny Harlin's 'Deep Water' is 'Jaws' meets 'Airport'

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Crowd joins officials to celebrate reopening of Santa Cruz Wharf's south end

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Tributes pour in for beloved muralist who adorned Oakland with animals, city scenes

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How Luis Arraez turns taking a pitch into performance art for SF Giants

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Asking Eric: I kept my friend on the phone for 3 hours. How can I make myself shut up?

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Harriette Cole: How do I tell my friends they can't afford the apartment I want?

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Miss Manners: I was chided for not commenting on her weight loss. Was I wrong?

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Canine couture on display at Humane Society Silicon Valley's Fur Ball

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These Bay Area breweries won big at the 2026 World Beer Cup

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Mother's Day recipe for kids to make: Tropical Treats

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Mom's special day: Let the kids handle the cooking with these easy recipes

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Editorial: Jones Dickson brings needed integrity for Alameda County DA

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Opinion: Ungovernable billionaires may be our biggest global threat

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Opinion: Politics has come to work, once an apolitical space

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Letters: Reforming police oversight board is key to its function

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Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

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Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here's what happens next

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Child safety lab launching 'independent crash testing' for AI tools

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California investigates Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project

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Cops called to Frankie Valli's California home after son violates restraining order

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Alysa Liu poses with Mark Zuckerberg at controversial Bezos-sponsored Met Gala

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'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

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Met Gala 2026's best, worst, most 'groundbreaking' outfits

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How much were the top 9 most expensive home sales in Saratoga in the week of March 23?

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Top 10 most expensive homes sold in San Jose, reported in the week of March 30

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How much were the top 10 most expensive home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, reported in the week of March 30?

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How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Palo Alto in the week of March 30?

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These George Foreman grills provide fast and easy indoor cooking

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Air purifier vs. dehumidifier

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Best grapeseed oil

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Revlon hot air brush vs. Conair hot air brush

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