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Letters: Unelected Elon Musk is bent on breaking government
Also: Doesn’t understand | McConnell’s cowardice | Aspiring to dictatorship | Power trip | Learning a thing. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for…
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Three-bedroom home sells in Oakland for $1.6 million
The historic property located in the 6600 block of Chabot Road in Oakland was sold on Nov. 12, 2024, for $1,581,500, or $856 per square…
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Superstar rapper is set to tip off NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco
Act quick to secure free tickets to see Chance the Rapper perform in concert at the NBA on TNT American Express Road Show during All-Star…
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5 big whale festivals in Northern California for spring 2025
Celebrate the annual migration with whale walks, beach fires, chowder and wine tastings, whale-themed music and more.
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SF Opera will premiere ‘Monkey King’ as part of 2025-26 season
Long-awaited production of “The Monkey King,” adapted by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang from the classic 16th-century stories, debuts in November.
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Chaos in Oakland: Fatal triple shooting was preceded by hit and run at illegal sideshow near illicit gambling shack
It was a cascade of violence and lawlessness in Oakland, where a hit and run by a stolen car at an illegal sideshow led to…
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Silicon Valley Pizza Week offers deals, special slices through Feb. 8
50 restaurant locations taking part in the promotion
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TasteFood: Make a Greek-inspired stew for a chilly evening
This vibrant Mediterranean soup builds a veggie-forward flavor profile accented by an herbaceous tomato-based stock. More
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Teens can learn to cook with AI at Los Altos Library
Feb. 3 program is part of Silicon Valley Reads.
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San Jose State earns high marks for efforts to ‘lift students up’
University among first to receive recognition from federal program.
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West Valley high school district tables search to fill top spot
Trustees want community ‘to get a chance to know’ interim superintendent.
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SETI scientist to discuss extraterrestrials at Milpitas Library
Feb. 1 program is part of this year’s Silicon Valley Reads.
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Opinion: Los Gatos is ‘welcoming community of engaged residents’
New mayor’s priorities are safety, historic preservation and older adult services.
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Sunnyvale residents can kick Christmas trees to the curb
Unflocked trees will be picked up through Jan. 24.
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Author discusses ‘Picture Bride’ at the Saratoga Library
Sonia Gomez’s book tells story of female Japanese immigrants to the U.S.
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Latest Line: A good week for Barbara Lee, a bad week for Sheng Thao
Former congresswoman off to a fast start in race for Oakland mayor, as indictments hit a recent occupant…