The Mercury News - Top Stories
Kurtenbach: Here's what the 49ers should do on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
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LA court strikes down controversial California law abolishing single-family zoning18 hours ago
Bird flu's disturbing new turn into cattle - are California herds safe?2 hours ago
20 least affordable US cities to buy a home are all in California2 hours ago
Opinion: No, California's rooftop solar market isn't dying53 minutes ago
Kurtenbach: Why Ricky Pearsall is an A+ pick for the 49ers8 hours ago
Family of 4 killed in crash on same Bay Area road where 3 teens died2 hours ago
After drafting Pearsall, 49ers have decisions to make. Will they trade Aiyuk, deal Samuel, or keep everyone?53 minutes ago
Betting against Trump's stock has made some traders millions53 minutes ago
Stagecoach and Coachella 2024: The differences and similarities of the festivals53 minutes ago
Billie Eilish, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews and hundreds more ask Congress to fix concert ticket pricing53 minutes ago
An East Bay arrest nearly six months ago leads to recovery of more than $325,000 in stolen retail products53 minutes ago
Harriette Cole: My daughter's dream was unrealistic, so I managed her expectations1 day ago
Allstate will insure California homes again, under one condition1 day ago
Ask Amy: Should I let her go ahead with this gender reveal plan?1 day ago
Martinez: An array of Mexican dishes — plus dessert and brunch — await at Mi Casita Mexican Cuisine14 days ago
Dear Abby: I was holding her phone, and I saw a text I wasn't meant to see3 days ago
Dear Abby: I was a stay-at-home mom, and now I take my ex's money. What's wrong with that?1 day ago
Ask Amy: Is what I saw in my girlfriend's hometown a red flag?10 days ago
San Jose installs new license plate reader in East San Jose to curb crime1 day ago
Modesto man killed in Oakland while arguing with people who harassed his girlfriend, police say1 hour ago
Transient charged in attempted kidnapping of child at Walnut Creek Library1 hour ago
Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police2 hours ago
California driver fatally run over as he leans out to shut truck's charging port2 hours ago
New reality hits Saint Mary's basketball: Experts, coach Randy Bennett weigh in on key players transferring from mid-major powerhouse5 hours ago
NFL Draft: 49ers' biggest needs after surprising with WR Pearsall pick2 hours ago
SF Giants minor-league report: Does rotation solution exist in Sacramento?6 hours ago
NFL Draft winners and losers from the first round: Pac-12 stands tall while SEC leads the way14 hours ago
A Salvadoran cookbook from a major publisher is finally here. Why did it take so long?53 minutes ago
'Dead Boy Detectives' review: Hardy Boys for the supernatural realm53 minutes ago
Beyond the Paris Olympics: Other intriguing events set throughout France this year53 minutes ago
Buckingham Palace, U.K. government reviewing 'unwell' King Charles' funeral plans: report53 minutes ago
PAC-SJ rummage sale brings vintage treasures to Google's downtown San Jose site21 hours ago
Yosemite National Park: $32 million in new upgrades renovate famed waterfall area, construct new visitor center6 hours ago
Photos: Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz lists Marin farm for $9 million1 day ago
Giving a hoot: How to protect owls in your backyard2 days ago
Deadly Bay Area streets spark officials to make traffic safety improvements2 days ago
Under Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial became 'the soul' of San Francisco2 days ago
Saying goodbye to the Burger Pit, another classic San Jose joint2 days ago
Nonprofit donates custom home in this East Bay city for Marine injured in Afghanistan3 days ago
Gov. Newsom announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands3 days ago
Satellite photos: This year's 'average' Sierra snowpack compared to previous years4 days ago
Coachella 2024 Fashion: We asked what's in and out. There was debate4 days ago
A frolicking humpback, 3 minkes and dolphins put on a show off California coast4 days ago
Chart: How much more will it cost you to own vs. to rent a home in the South Bay2 hours ago
What does a lawsuit over 1.25 miles of track say about the odds of a train derailment in the East Bay?6 hours ago
Fast-growing fintech Acrisure launches San Jose office at Santana Row6 hours ago
As budget cuts loom, Bay Area big city mayors urge Newsom to spare homelessness funding19 hours ago
Restaurants, Food and Drink10 months ago
20+ Ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Bay Area21 hours ago
Top Chef stars, Reem's chef feature at new POC Food & Wine Festival22 hours ago
Want to cook vegetables better? The new Kismet cookbook shows us how22 hours ago
Cookbook news: 'Anything's Pastable' by The Sporkful's Dan Pashman1 day ago
Editorial: Bay Area school officials' shameful tax-election manipulations2 days ago
Opinion: Schools' shift from community to competition harms our youth1 day ago
Walters: Newsom critical of California's local response to homelessness. Look in the mirror6 hours ago
Opinion: California seeks to reform ticket sales. Warriors, 49ers fight back7 hours ago
Reduce, reuse, resale : Sunnyvale nonprofit supplies leftover fabric, craft supplies at affordable costs2 hours ago
Minority stake in San Francisco Giants targets team at $4 billion valuation2 hours ago
A new use for fiber optic lines: detecting earthquakes, Caltech researchers say4 hours ago
How you can prioritize debt and still take a vacation53 minutes ago
High school athletic director used AI to fake racist recording of principal, police say5 hours ago
Chicago Bears' flashy game plan for lakefront stadium project greeted with questions5 hours ago
Backcountry skier says group that triggered avalanche left without rendering aid5 hours ago
Allstate will insure California homes again, under one condition5 hours ago
Barbra Streisand drops first new song in 6 years in response to rise in antisemitism5 hours ago