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Today in History: March 24, Exxon Valdez crashes in Alaska, creates massive oil spill
The supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound and began leaking an estimated 11 million gallons of crude oil.
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Dear Abby: They nag me when I post about my unusual hobby. What can I do other than unfriend them?
Plus: He is my destiny, but he broke up with me.
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Jill On Money: Managing money amid uncertainty
This step-by-step process can help calm your nerves and keep you on track with your financial goals.
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NCAA Tournament winners and losers: Power leagues dominate, Cinderellas vanish as warning lights flash red
The power leagues dominated the first weekend like never before, leaving a Sweet 16 devoid of mid-majors.
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SF Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee returns from back injury, Roupp shines but River Cats win exhibition
Jung Hoo Lee makes a return to the Giants’ lineup after an eight-day absence with a back injury.
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Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Love had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
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NCAA Tournament: Early look at Sweet 16 teams coming to San Francisco
Maryland became the fourth team to make the West regional as Derik Queen beat Colorado State with a last-second shot.
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Letters: Let’s invest in the Bay Area’s greatest asset: nature
Also: ‘Can do’ HSR | Necessary antidote | Nothing new | Pause rivalry | Keep our heads. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Aug. 24, 2025. More
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How a California woman slipped through security and made it on a plane to Hawaii, according to documents
The stowaway snuck past a TSA ID check the night before Christmas Eve and wandered the airport allegedly…
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Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there
It’s the second time in two weeks Michelle Obama is not attending a gathering of former U.S. leaders…
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‘Noises Off’ marks role reversal for South Bay director
Kimberly Mohne Hill steps out from behind the scenes onto the stage.
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Man parked in middle of road throws things at drivers who honk at him
Minivan was blocking Los Gatos roadway.
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Century-old Oakland tower is seized by lender as office market flounders
A century-old highrise in Oakland has been seized by the property’s lender.
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Palisades, Eaton fires held in check as crews prep for challenges with winds
Containment of the Palisades fire inched higher to 17% as of Tuesday morning, but gusty winds could challenge…
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9 charged with looting and 1 with arson amid Palisades and Eaton fires
Law enforcement officials expect more people to be charged as investigations continue.
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West Valley city delays installation of automatic license plate readers
Monte Sereno council wants answers about possible lawsuits.
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South San Francisco: Food hall caters to weekday diners
South San Francisco has a spacious new food hall serving up weekday meals from a range of cuisines.
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SOMA Pilipinas reignites the ‘plaza’ for Bay Area Filipinos
At the center of the Bay Area Filipino community is SOMA Pilipinas.