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The Mercury News - Entertainment

Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B

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Three local chefs turn up the heat at Silicon Valley hotels

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Horoscopes Jan. 4, 2026: Dave Foley, it's up to you to create opportunities

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Asking Eric: If not for the bullies, I might have had a lucrative career

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Today in History: January 4, Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world, opens in Dubai

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Dear Abby: I'm creating a memorial for my dog, but I can't tell my husband

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What can be done to save the ailing wine industry?

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What's the deal with ... banana water?

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Not even fire could keep this East Bay couple from serving sweets, savories

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'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams doesn't expect to live much longer

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The storied Fairmont now will become known for Tommy Lee Jones' tragedy

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Duffer Brothers rule out 'Stranger Things' sequel as 'gross cash grab'

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Tour musician sues Will Smith for sexual harassment, wrongful termination

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California homeowners could qualify for grants for new roofs and fire safety

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How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

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Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? These landfill alternatives can also help your garden

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A Bay Area couple turned their home into one of the most sustainable in the nation

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10 fascinating U.S. transportation museums to geek out to in 2026

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Mt. Baldy trails closed through Jan. 7 after three hikers found dead

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Find your 'whycation': Inside 4 travel trends for 2026

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Could moving a WWII-era icon bolster visits to this East Bay city?

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Bay Area Travel Includes Luxury Escapes and Outdoor Adventures

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The Return of the Great Room Offering an Open-Concept Luxury

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Winter by the Waves: Coastal Getaways for the Cooler Months

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Is Fall Secretly California's "Locals-Only" Travel Season?

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Singer Pink undergoes neck surgery on New Year's Eve

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Jennifer Lopez claps back at critics complaining she's 'always naked'

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7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend

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Bay Area arts: 7 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend

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'Stranger Things' finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million

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Tommy Lee Jones' daughter: Details revealed in San Francisco hotel death

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What's up with dead lobsters found on California beach?

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Suspected deadly mountain lion attack in Colorado is not the first such harrowing encounter

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East Bay police reunite family with pilfered puppy, arrest suspects

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Make it a happy new year for animals

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Top 10 video games of 2025: Indie titles dominate a year overshadowed by AI

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Here's the criteria of the Toy Hall of Fame

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Details released of California car crash that killed Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator

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Vince Zampella, video game pioneer behind 'Call of Duty,' dies at 55

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