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The Mercury News - Top Stories

Wikipedia is battling for the soul of the internet

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Photos: America marks 250 years of independence with parades and fireworks

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Photos: Rose, White & Blue parade winds through San Jose's Rose Garden

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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

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AT&T wins early approval to end landline service for 184,000 California households

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Joey Chestnut wins Nathan's Hot-Dog Eating Contest for 18th time

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Paul Pelosi, 86, named suspected driver behind misdemeanor hit-and-run in Napa County

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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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Saratoga resident loses more than $23k in identity theft

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Campbell Historical Museum hosting free family events

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San Jose names Climate Smart Champions

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Peninsula Family Service to head East Palo Alto Montessori school

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Winemaker wants to showcase cabernet franc, syrah from Santa Cruz Mountains

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Dear Abby: Nothing's ever my husband's fault, and now he's in trouble at work

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Notorious Newark motel rooms were converted into a brothel, police say

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

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Miss Manners: My husband objects to my discreet lotion use in restaurants

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Harriette Cole: Am I a brat for wanting to sell my car?

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Asking Eric: I spoke my mind about the offensive retouching of a family photo

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Are UC degrees still worth it? New report says yes

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Man was kidnapped by two prostitutes in Oakland, police say

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Crime and Public Safety

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Barricaded Antioch man arrested after hours-long negotiations with police

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Police make arrests in recent East Bay mall robberies

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Fourth suspect in Watsonville stabbing arrested in Arizona

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Who's playing in the World Cup today? TV schedule for July 5

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Eldridge's 458-foot blast headlines SF Giants' Fourth of July win vs. Rockies

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SF Giants' Webb, Arraez named to 2026 National League All-Star team

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SF Giants' lefty Matt Gage lands on injured list with left elbow strain

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Key questions about a still-unfinished sale of the Oakland Coliseum

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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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At Bay Area World Cup match, American pride wears many flags

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Photos: Tens of thousands attend Alameda's 4th of July Parade

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Holiday visitors view and pet farm animals at the Tilden Little Farm in Berkeley

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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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Ziplines. Glamping. Pickleball. Inside the trends shaping Bay Area backyard design

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Word Game: July 5, 2026

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Horoscopes July 5, 2026: Huey Lewis, push forward and update your skill

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Asking Eric: I've quit my job twice and gone back. How can I make it stick?

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

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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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Leubsdorf: From Ford to Trump — A contrast in anniversary celebrations

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Dowd: Is fairness still an inherently American trait?

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Autopia: Ford applies Tremor package to best-selling Explorer

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

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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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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends 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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Four-bedroom house in Oakland goes for $2.3 million

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Single-family home in Fremont sells for $2 million

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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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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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