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The Mercury News - Top Stories

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Crime and Public Safety

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Photos: On Display — The power of public art

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Photos: Celebrating the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday during the Monlam Prayer Festival for world peace

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Artists innovate ways to tell stories of Santa Clara County women

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Texas Tech makes historic comeback to stun Arkansas in Sweet 16

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VTA, union return to mediation ahead of day in court

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Bay Area events to take you through Tax Day

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Mixed Messages From The Feds About Cannabis

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Word Game: March 31, 2025

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Walters: California's politicians always see the sunny side

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Danville Bowl, a community fixture, closing after 64 years

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Anne Heche's son struggling to sell her assets amid $4 million claims

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