Breaking News
-
Our Bay Area endorsements for 2025 special election ballots
Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial board recommendations for Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties
-
PG&E customers face higher electric bills in March but rise is modest
PG&E customers face an increase in monthly bills during March due to higher charges for electricity.
-
Problem Solved: I paid extra for my Viator Eiffel Tower tour. Can I get my money back?
After David Fisher spends an extra 60 euros to get on a rescheduled Eiffel Tower tour, he wants to know if he can get a…
-
Skype to shut 14 years after Microsoft’s $8.5 billion purchase
Once a byword for digital calls that bypassed long-distance charges, Skype was surpassed in recent years by smartphone-native communication apps and Zoom video calls.
-
Former NFLer Chris Kluwe says he was fired from his job coaching California high school football following MAGA protest
The former NFL punter garnered national attention this month for his protest against a plaque at the Huntington Beach Central Library with a MAGA reference.
-
Teenager pistol-whipped, shot multiple times in East Oakland attack
The attack happened Thursday about 7:40 p.m.
-
Thursday’s CCS basketball semifinals: Top storylines, surprises, trends, more
Palo Alto boys heat up late to beat Leigh. Mills girls roll to set up title game rematch with Notre Dame-San Jose. The King’s Academy…
Top Stories
-
Fortnite video game returns to iPhone app store in U.S., ending exile imposed by Apple
Fortnite hailed its app’s long-awaited restoration to the iPhone and iPad, marking the first time it will be available on those devices since it was ousted in 2020 for trying to avoid the 15%… More
Hot Issues
Recent Articles
-
Slow start, ‘cute’ play dooms Sharks in loss to Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL: San Jose Sharks held to seven shots through two periods against the Columbus Blue Jackets
-
Single-family home sells for $3 million in Los Gatos
The spacious historic property located in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Los Gatos was sold on…
-
Texas judge rules 3 states can challenge abortion pill access
The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri made the request in U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas. The…
-
St. Ignatius’ Lenny Vandermade steps down, will coach on Carson Palmer’s staff in SoCal
Lenny Vandermade, who led St. Ignatius to CCS Open Division title last season, accepts offer to become associate…
-
Wildfires: How older residents can be prepared for danger
Safety experts note that older residents face a disproportionately higher risk of being injured or dying during a…
-
Letters: The L.A. fires bring out the worst in Trump
Also: EVs over ethanol | Trump’s return | Classless display | Disgraceful behavior | Nonprofit label. East Bay…
-
Single family residence in Saratoga sells for $3 million
The 1,656-square-foot property, built in 1951, was sold on Dec. 9, 2024, for $2,977,000, or $1,798 per square…
-
Letters: Silicon Valley tech bros complete their political sellout
Also: California fires | Utility costs | Stain on nation | Public help | Censorship precluded. Mercury News…
-
Kickstart Your New Year with Cannabis: A Fun and Chill Way to Boost Your Wellness
Kickstart your wellness routine this year with cannabis! From stress relief to pain management, discover how cannabis-infused products…
-
Ex-Antioch cop was a major FBI target in corruption probe. Now he’s expected to be a star witness against fellow officers
Eric Rombough is expected to testify against his ex-colleagues at an upcoming police brutality trial, prosecutors confirmed Thursday.