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Bay Area arts: 10 shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From the world’s most romantic band to all-world pianist Yuja Wang returning to the Bay Area, to a kick-butt play about play about a flavor…
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Single family residence sells for $2.3 million in San Jose
A spacious historic house located in the 1100 block of Idaho Street in San Jose has new owners.
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Letters: Donald Trump’s dismantling of USAID is immoral and illegal
Also: Congressional authority | New strategy | Cutting costs | U.S. needs. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Feb. 13, 2025.
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South San Francisco police find $300,000 worth of fireworks in storage unit
South San Francisco found and seized over 5,000 pounds of fireworks from a storage unit at a facility on Oyster Point Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
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Another San Jose school faces school closures to shrink $22 million budget gap
The district must identify more than $20 million in budget cuts before July in order to avoid running out of cash and handing over control…
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NBA All-Star weekend: What’s happening around Bay Area as basketball showcase arrives
From concerts to panels, this weekend’s NBA All-Star event in Bay Area brings much more than dunks, 3-point shots to region.
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Judge clears way for Trump’s workforce reduction plans
Trump wants to use financial incentives to encourage government employees to quit. According to the White House, tens of thousands of workers have taken the…
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Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A fungus that preys on the sick and old is spreading in hospitals and senior care facilities. More
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Three alleged members of Mexican Mafia with Bay Area ties indicted for racketeering
Allen Fong, 33, and his co-defendants are alleged members of the Mexican Mafia, also known as La eMe,…
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Beneath a veneer of calm, Trump’s inauguration holds warning signs for US democracy
Donald Trump’s second inauguration seemed normal, but there were concerns about U.S. democracy lingering.
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Watch live: Elise Stefanik testifies at UN ambassador confirmation hearing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Donald Trump’s nominee UN ambassador Elise Stefanik
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Public displays of affection are on view in downtown Saratoga
Businesses posting Love Notes for Valentine’s Day.
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The Hotline’s ridiculously early Top 25: Ohio State, Clemson (yes, Clemson) and Penn State look loaded for the 2025 season
The Buckeyes have the two best players in the country while the Tigers made a major addition to…
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4 cozy one-pot meals to help you shake off the winter blues
From a cauliflower take on eggplant parm to a beef, kimchi and savoy cabbage stew, here are four…
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Oakland’s Fruitvale Public Market is a gateway to Mexico – no border crossing needed
The market and its merchants, who sell ice cream, churros and fresh produce, are still evolving. As is…
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John Sykes, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist, dies aged 65
British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died…
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Winds picking up in Southern California and at least 2 new fires break out
Gusts could peak at 70 mph along the coast and 100 mph in the mountains and foothills during…