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Nostalgic favorites dominate Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk summer movie lineup
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s Free Movies on the Beach kicks off with “The Lost Boys” on June 13 and will include other films like…
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Small flies swarming in Moraga are there for a reason
The insects are drawn to places with good egg-laying conditions.
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Sprouts Farmers Market set to open in Pittsburg next month
Situated next to Ray Giacomelli Park on San Marco Boulevard and West Leland Road, it will be the city’s sixth grocery store.
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Death of baby prompts lawsuit against California hospital accused of turning expectant mother away
911 recordings show family’s frantic efforts to get distressed mother treated
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Nationwide decline in smoking is led by young adults, UC San Diego study says
The national rate of cigarette use is projected to fall to under 5% by 2035
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Man accused of posing as IRS agent, stealing $20,000 from California victim
The man was arrested on suspicion of fraud-related charges and possession of narcotics.
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California lawmakers are trying once more to pass sweeping changes to charter school oversight. Here’s what they want.
AB 84 is meant to address myriad issues exposed by cases of fraud, but charter schools say it goes too far.
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Walnut Creek bartender sentenced to prison in serial rape case
Brandon Delliquadri pleaded guilty to assault and sexual battery charges, and in return rape charges were dismissed. More
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James B. Milliken, University of Texas chancellor, named University of California president
His appointment comes at a tense time for the state’s vaunted system and elite universities nationwide.
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Suspicious device spurs evacuations in Berkeley
Police asked people to avoid the 1300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
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Letters: Lee must demand more assessment of Oakland Airport expansion
Also: Hostile takeover | Reverse Robin Hood | Thank unions | Left’s bias | Closing libraries. East Bay…
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San Jose mayor endorses Anthony Tordillos for District 3 City Council seat
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has thrown his support behind Anthony Tordillos for the District 3 City Council…
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Letters: Pope Francis was prescient on climate
Also: Democracy’s resilience | Abortion rights | Homeless youth | Legislators’ responsibility. Mercury News reader letters to the…
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Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign
The judge said the order against the law firm of Perkins Coie violated multiple provisions of the Constitution.
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The Bay Area added 2,500 residents in 2024. Which cities grew the most?
While the region overall saw a slight 0.04% increase in population, about 2,500 more residents, the majority of…
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In the Bay, some international students self-deported before Trump restored their legal status
The Trump administration had terminated legal status for more than a thousand international students in the U.S., mostly…
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George Ryan dies at 91; former Illinois governor halted executions, but went to prison amid corruption scandal
His one term as governor ended amid accusations he used government offices to reward friends, win elections and…
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Mailbag: The next realignment spark, ‘hate’ for BYU, federal funding cuts, Pac-12 outlook for ’26, Kentucky’s LLC and more
Unequal distribution of revenue will create two tiers of major college football in the 2030s.