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Business coalition sues Menlo Park over downtown parking lot redevelopment proposal
Save Downtown Menlo Park is suing the city to block the redevelopment of parking lots into affordable housing, citing public trust and legal concerns.
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49ers tackle Alarcon suspended for violating NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy
Isaac Alarcon joined the 49ers in early 2024 but did not play in the regular season.
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Recipes: 3 delicious dishes you can make with mushrooms
Use the tasty fungi to prepare Cream of Mushroom Soup with Green Onions, Roasted Mushrooms Gremolata Style or Rigatoni with Quick Mushroom Bolognese.
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Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns
While some versions are drizzled with icing, we prefer a traditional semi-sweet, flour-based “cross” etched across the top.
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Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, says NYC medical examiner
Trachtenberg was found unconscious and unresponsive in her luxury apartment tower in Manhattan in February.
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Berkeley leaders address police department texting scandal
The council’s actions come more than two years after a whistleblower revealed text messages sent between some members of the Berkeley Police Department’s Downtown Task…
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Townhouse sells in Danville for $1.1 million
A house located in the 400 block of Gingerwood Lane in Danville has a new owner.
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Joan Morris: Ducks thrive in Sunnyvale pool; their welcome is wearing thin
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Letters: San Jose City Council District 3 needs a rep who reflects its views
Also: Homeless responsibility | College antisemitism | American dream | Wealthy agenda | Whose interests? Mercury News reader…
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Three-bedroom home sells in Palo Alto for $3.5 million
A house located in the 700 block of Newell Road in Palo Alto has new owners.
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Student volunteers fill the gap for budget-strapped nonprofits
Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who…
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Black Family Day resonates with African-American community
Festival draws families to showcase heritage and enjoy music, dance, crafts and food.
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Cirque du Soleil performers clown around at San Jose landmarks
The performers from the new touring production “Echo,” visited the Winchester Mystery House, the Tech Interactive and a…
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San Jose State puts scare into top-seeded New Mexico, but upset bid falls short at Mountain West tournament quarterfinals
San Jose State finishes the season with a 15-19 overall record and the most wins (45) over a…
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Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
He championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress.
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Sharks’ Gregor discusses future in San Jose, gives scouting report on Ostapchuk
NHL: Noah Gregor returned to play for the San Jose Sharks on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks at…
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Advocates blame San Jose’s homelessness approach for violent police altercation with unhoused man
Homeless advocates have called on San Jose to readjust its approach to homelessness, saying its aggressiveness has to…
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions
Roughly two dozen states, as well as several individuals and groups, have sued over the executive order, which…