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Vote now: Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week
Make your choice for the top performance among girls high school athletes from April 28-May 3.
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Two-bedroom home in San Jose sells for $1.2 million
The property located in the 6300 block of Sponson Lane in San Jose was sold on March 20, 2025, for $1,204,000, or $1,252 per square…
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Vote now: Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week
Make your choice for the top performance among boys high school athletes from April 28-May 3
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Men hit with federal charges after East Bay child exploitation stings
One Oakland man allegedly sent an undercover cop a picture of his wife, another woman, and a 4-year-old nude in a bathtub, while another told…
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Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told state media that talks were in the “early stage.”
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They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused
Police agencies — under scrutiny and worried about their own liability — increasingly won’t respond to someone in a mental health crisis unless that person…
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San Jose: Man dies Sunday night in suspected DUI crash on Highway 85
The driver of the car was placed under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Mia Wong, Alameda softball
Mia Wong, a sophomore, went 4 for 4 with two doubles, knocked in four runs and scored two runs as the Hornets rolled to a 10-0 victory over Bishop O’Dowd in West Alameda County… More
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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.
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NHL Draft Lottery features a new look. What are the Sharks combinations?
NHL Draft Lottery: Monday’s broadcast will, for the first time in its 30-year history, feature the drawing live…
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Sale closed in Palo Alto: $4.3 million for a three-bedroom home
The 1,714-square-foot property, built in 1950, was sold on March 20, 2025, for $4,280,000, or $2,497 per square…