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Letters: Will California cuts leave seriously ill inmates with no place to go?
Also: Road not taken | Endangering world | Irrational style | Definition of cruelty | Social media. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for…
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Suspects charged in two burglary sprees that targeted East Bay businesses
One of the men is accused of committing a series of restaurant burglaries with a police tracking device on his car.
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San Jose hilltop ranch property sells for $5.5 million in open space deal
Purchase of Holthouse Ranch is latest protected open space in and around Coyote Valley
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Prince William’s ‘maneuvering’ helped spur Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
William’s decision to peel away from Sir Keir Starmer in St. Peter’s Basilica may have been an example of his using royal family soft power…
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Historic Hawaii: Tracing the past at Honolulu’s Iolani Palace
Explore Hawaii’s history at these sacred and historic sites on Oahu, Maui and the Island of Hawaii
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FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
Trump appointees directed FDA scientists to pause their decision to grant Novavax full approval.
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Warriors reportedly expect Jimmy Butler back from injury for Game 4 vs. Rockets
Butler missed Game 3 of the Warriors’ series with the Houston Rockets after falling hard on his backside during Game 2.
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Once a retail giant, the last Sears in California lingers in Concord. But for how long?
Walking through the main entrance of the store at lunchtime this past week, clothing on sale racks was neatly displayed, but you could scan the entire main floor without seeing a single customer. More
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9 soul-satisfying Bay Area soups, chowders
These fantastic Bay Area eateries take slurping to the next level, from Walnut Creek Yacht Club and its…
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A Benicia day trip mixes California history with scones, hikes and beer
A state historic park, waterfront hiking and adorable shops and eateries dot tiny Benicia. Here’s where to go…
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The new edition of the Pac-12 fared well during the NCAA Tournament bracket reveal, but can the success continue?
The previous version of the Pac-12 was a mediocre basketball conference, perhaps not even as strong and the…
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Here’s what the symbolism of the California State Seal means
California is turning 175 years old later this year. To mark the occasion, we will be looking at…
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Man dies in Hayward shooting
No motive has been released yet in the fatal shooting of a man Saturday night in Hayward.
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For Bay Area, rain to start fading away gradually following more isolated showers
The weather service said occasional isolated thunderstorms also were possible Monday.
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NCAA Tournament picks: Our winners for all 67 games with a heavy lean to the No. 1 seeds
It has been a decade since three No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four, which means the favorites…
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Jill On Money: Advice for laid-off workers
The labor market may have changed since the last time you were looking
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Apple’s Siri chief calls AI delays ugly and embarrassing, promises fixes
Robby Walker, who serves as a senior director at Apple, delivered the stark comments during an all-hands meeting…
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How inflation battered California pay raises
Golden State declines in real wages ranked in the middle of the pack among the 21 U.S. regions.