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San Jose Home Sells for $1.625 Million
A four-bedroom home in San Jose recently sold for $1.625 million, reflecting a price of $681 per square foot. The sale h...
Giants Fall to Padres, Miss Sweep
The San Francisco Giants lost 7-1 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, preventing a series sweep. Luis Arraez recorded ...
School Closures & Eroding Trust: Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor from Mercury News readers discuss school closures in San Jose, voting integrity, political account...
El Cerrito Library Tax: Residents Voice Concerns
El Cerrito residents are questioning Measure C, a proposed tax for library funding, citing concerns over cost and long-t...
2026 World Cup: Bay Area Tickets Limited, Demand Soars
The 2026 World Cup in the Bay Area faces extremely limited ticket availability due to high demand. Six matches are sched...
North Ridgeville Storm Damage: Cleanup Underway
Severe storms caused widespread damage in North Ridgeville, Ohio, including flooding, downed trees, and power outages. R...
Artemis II: Astronauts Reach Orbit in Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts launched aboard the Artemis II mission on Wednesday, marking humanityβs first lunar voyage in over 53 ye...
Tarot & The Fool: Finding Meaning & Self-Reflection
A look into the world of tarot, exploring the symbolism of the Fool card and its connection to potential and self-discov...
Alaska Senate Votes to Ease Veto Override Rules
The Alaska Senate passed a resolution to lower the threshold for overriding gubernatorial vetoes on spending bills. The ...
CA Sheriff Election Probe: Media Seeks Unsealed Records
A coalition of media outlets is seeking to unseal search warrants and related documents in an investigation by the River...
Padres Avoid Sweep with Offensive Outburst vs. Giants
The San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-1, avoiding a season-opening homestand sweep thanks to a strong...
San Diego Traffic Fatalities: Seven Victims Identified
The San Diego County Medical Examinerβs Office has released the names of seven individuals who died in traffic collision...
Oceanside Advances Plans for New Police Shooting Range
The City of Oceanside is moving forward with plans for a new police shooting range at its fleet operations center. The p...
Shoreline Hit-and-Run: Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Abel T. Zekarayas has pleaded not guilty to a hit-and-run charge in connection with the death of 67-year-old Beverly Loc...
BTS Sweeps Circle Charts with Triple Crown
K-pop group BTS achieved a triple crown on the Circle charts, topping the physical album, digital download, and social c...
Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During Broadway Debut
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was hospitalized Tuesday night during a performance of *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadwa...
Trump Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez
The Trump administration has removed sanctions against Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez, signaling a shift in U.S. policy tow...
Missing W-2? File Extension & IRS Resources for Tax Day
Tax Day is approaching, and many filers are facing issues with missing W-2 forms or needing more time to file. Here's ho...
Peoria Son Confesses to Parents' Murder
A 29-year-old man has confessed to killing his parents at their Peoria home, prompting a homicide investigation. Police ...
Artemis II Launches: Astronauts Begin Lunar Orbit Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a groundbreaking journey around...
Tiger Woods Declines Ryder Cup Captaincy, Enters Treatment
Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the 2027 Ryder Cup team as he prioritizes his health and seeks in...
Operation Midway Blitz: Records Reveal Scale of Arrests & Deportations
Newly released data reveals the extent of immigration enforcement under 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago, detailing t...
DHS Secretary Mullin Lifts $100K Spending Rule
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a policy requiring his personal approval for DHS expenditures...
Lawyer's Billboard Victory: Airport Ad Dispute Resolved
A Syracuse lawyer successfully sued an airport after they rejected her ad for a sexual harassment law firm. The result? ...
Illinois AG to Challenge Trump's Mail-In Voting Order
Illinois' Attorney General is preparing to legally challenge President Trump's recent executive order regarding mail-in ...
Seattle's Matthews Beach Park Closed Due to Water Contamination
Matthews Beach Park in Seattle is closed to water activities following a contamination event. The closure will remain in...
King County DCHS Fraud: 'Serious Missteps' Blamed
King County Councilmember Dembowski revealed serious issues within the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)...
Alabama Easter Weekend Weather: Storms Likely Sunday
Alabama is experiencing unusually warm temperatures with a chance of isolated storms through Saturday. Easter Sunday wil...
Josh Gad Narrates Disneynature's 'Orangutan' β Trailer Released
Disneynature's new film 'Orangutan,' narrated by Josh Gad, will stream on Disney+ April 22nd. The film follows a young o...
Bear Tranquilized After Wandering Ventura County Neighborhood
A large bear prompted a community alert in Fillmore, Ventura County, after being spotted in a residential area. Wildlife...