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Yesterday

Trumark Homes scoops up Morgan Hill housing development site

The site of a big residential project at a gateway to Morgan Hill has been bought by a Bay Area homebuilder.…
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2021-06-22 21:31

More buildings in Alameda tech hotbed are grabbed by investors

Investors have bought two office buildings in Alameda in a hotbed for tech and biotech firms, deals that suggest ongoing interest in these robust business hubs.…
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2021-06-22 20:44

Background checks blocked 300,000 gun sales last year

The increase in blocked gun sales largely tracks with the record-setting surge in sales that took hold along with the coronavirus pandemic and has continued into this year, through historic…
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2021-06-22 20:12

42,000 pounds of stolen pistachios found in central California

California detectives say they've solved the curious caper of the purloined pistachios.…
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2021-06-22 19:26

As passengers return to air travel, bad behavior skyrockets

Airlines have reported about 3,000 cases of disruptive passengers since Jan. 1. About 2,300 of those incidents involved passengers who refused to obey the federal requirement to wear a face…
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2021-06-22 18:12

How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police

When U.S. law enforcement officials need to cast a wide net for information, they’re increasingly turning to the vast digital ponds of personal data created by Big Tech companies via…
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2021-06-22 18:06

Niles: 5 challenges still facing Disneyland and other theme parks

Capacity limits have been limited, but that doesn't mean parks can go back to operating like in pre-pandemic times.…
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2021-06-22 16:16

$12.7 million in counterfeit Cialis pills, Louis Vuitton bags, and Chanel sunglasses seized at Southern California ports area

More than 47,000 counterfeit Cialis pills and 10,117 fake pieces of designer clothing and footwear – with an estimated value of $12.7 million-plus – were seized at the Los Angeles-Long…
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2021-06-22 16:13

After a busy pandemic, East Bay golf course looks to expand its greens

The Diablo Creek Golf Course saw a "remarkable and unpredictable uptick" in tee-off times at the spacious green.…
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2021-06-22 15:07

Here’s why there aren’t enough Bay Area homes to buy

"It's a sad song we've sung before" -- and the imbalance may be getting worse.…
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2021-06-22 15:00

Many Bay Area residents feel free keeping their masks on

For some, masks have become a habit that will be hard to kick, even when they're not required.…
mercurynews
2021-06-22 15:00

Supreme Court ruling on NCAA benefits could ‘open the floodgates’ on athlete pay

The court's ruling was narrow, but it could lead to more antitrust rulings against the NCAA.…
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2021-06-22 14:45

High-profile Los Altos housing project site faces auction over loan default

A lender is poised to seize a Los Altos site where a high-profile residential development was being planned.…
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2021-06-22 14:45

Opinion: California’s facial recognition push threatens civil rights

A seemingly innocuous bill to extend pandemic procedures would enable major expansion of invasive technology.…
mercurynews
2021-06-22 14:15
This week

Warriors’ Rick Welts would be ‘disappointed’ if Bay Area doesn’t have a WNBA team soon

Warriors president and COO Rick Welts said he’d be “very disappointed” if the Bay Area did not have a WNBA team within the next five years.…
mercurynews
2021-06-21 21:19

Oakland A’s execs exploring ballpark sites in Las Vegas this week, per report

Dave Kaval said he's intrigued by the options the Las Vegas area has to offer.…
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2021-06-21 20:29

Sunnyvale site near Apple Park spaceship campus lands local buyer

Local investors have bought a Sunnyvale property that might be a choice redevelopment site near Apple's iconic spaceship campus in Cupertino.…
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2021-06-21 20:13

Travel Troubleshooter: Why won’t Air France refund my $568 after a canceled flight?

Air France canceled Liga Aldins' flight from Boston to Paris last spring. But it's still holding her $568. Who has the money?…
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2021-06-21 18:15

Jill On Money: When saving should FINE replace FIRE?

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll found that 69% of Americans are optimistic about their own personal finances, generally. That’s an amazing turnaround from the early pandemic days, when millions of…
mercurynews
2021-06-21 17:00

Napa Valley gondolier gives wine country visitors a taste of Venice

You don't have to go all the way to Venice for a gondola ride. Napa Valley gondolier Sean O'Malley is ready to take you out on the Napa River.…
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2021-06-21 16:00

How Santa Clara County’s $6 million COVID fining frenzy played out ‘in court’

An inside look at the appeal process raises questions about the zealous nature of the county's heavy-handed enforcement.…
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2021-06-21 15:55

COVID economy: California unemployment claims backlog worsens

California workers are facing a steadily worsening backlog for their unemployment claims, new numbers show.…
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2021-06-21 14:50

Real estate: Big San Jose affordable homes project emerges

A big development of affordable homes could bring more than 1,000 residences to a site near a future BART station east of downtown San Jose.…
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2021-06-21 14:45

Bay Area has become more segregated over decades, report says

More than 8 in 10 U.S. cities can be considered "highly segregated," according to new study from UC Berkeley. "The United States continues to be a place of segregation," said…
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2021-06-21 09:01

Danville: PG&E reports power outage that affects thousands

DANVILLE — PG&E reported it was responding to a power outage in Danville that at its height had affected thousands of customers Sunday night. The utility said it had dispatched…
mercurynews
2021-06-21 06:09
This month

‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ hits top mark at box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” struck the top box office target.…
mercurynews
2021-06-20 22:45

The Latest: Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay

BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic.…
mercurynews
2021-06-20 20:58

This bill was meant to protect California workers from COVID. These counties are using it to protect employers instead.

Only about one-third of the state’s 58 counties released specific information on workplace outbreaks in response to recent public records requests, revealing many workplace outbreaks that were never previously made…
mercurynews
2021-06-20 17:00

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