The University of California receives more than $5 billion annually in federal funds for research and other programs, according to the university, with the NIH as the largest source of UC federal funds. 

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/05/university-of-california-sponsors-23-billion-research-funding-bill/

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A woman thinks she made a smart purchase when she buys a Frigidaire refrigerator. But within 7 months, her appliance starts flashing temperature warnings and spoiling her food.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/06/this-frigidaire-refrigerator-keeps-breaking-but-the-company-refuses-to-replace-it/

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Iran has been drawn in Group G at the World Cup and is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing the first round against Egypt in Seattle on June 26.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/01/president-of-irans-soccer-federation-says-world-cup-participation-in-us-is-in-doubt/

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St. Ignatius cruises past traditional powerhouse Sheldon-Sacramento, will play Salesian in NorCal Open semifinal Saturday.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/04/st-ignatius-makes-most-of-its-first-norcal-open-game-routs-sheldon/

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While many embrace the springtime change that moves clocks forward by an hour, it can have immediate ripple effects on our sleep patterns and thus our safety, a local expert warns.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/05/sonoma-county-sleep-expert-gives-tips-to-prepare-for-daylight-saving-time/

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"Aztec dance is really about putting down prayers with your feet... and every single dance has meaning."

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/01/the-joyous-decorated-aztec-dancers-of-san-jose/

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O’Dowd rides GJ Hill-Thomas’ second-half scoring surge to beat Granada, win 20th section title

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/28/ncs-champs-odowd-comes-up-clutch-late-captures-d1-title-over-granada/

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Kid Rock's Turning Point USA-produced event racked up millions of YouTube views Sunday -- but only after Bad Bunny's blockbuster performance concluded.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/09/bad-bunnys-halftime-show-crushes-kid-rocks/

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A pedestrian authorities are trying to identify died Saturday after she was struck by a car in Hayward

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/09/pedestrian-dies-in-hayward-traffic-collision-2/

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Police say an altercation followed by gunfire unfolded shortly after bars and clubs let out early Sunday.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/08/san-jose-two-killed-in-late-night-downtown-shooting/

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The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce organized the third annual Sweetheart's Stroll on Saturday to revitalize the downtown economy after the holidays ahead of Valentine's Day.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/11/downtown-los-gatos-creates-lovers-lane-for-valentines-shoppers/

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Salesian's Carlton Perrilliat Jr., who is also a basketball standout, signed to play football at Sacramento State next season

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/04/salesian-two-sport-star-commits-to-play-football-at-sacramento-state/

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To ensure the long-term survival of mountain lions, the California Fish and Game Commission is slated to vote to list the animals as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act at a meeting this month.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/04/santa-cruz-mountains-puma-protections-could-become-permanent/

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Reese's introduced this chocolate confection in 1928, but other makers have since surpassed the original. See which ones.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/06/taste-off-which-peanut-butter-cups-stack-up-we-try-16-variations/

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Investigators arrested three suspects Thursday on allegations they conspired to rob Marin County bank customers.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/06/marin-investigators-link-suspects-to-alleged-robbery-scheme/

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“How often are you in a room full of women here to just hype you up to do whatever you want to do? The more full out you go in here, the louder we'll cheer.”

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/01/dancing-in-high-heels-is-boosting-these-womens-confidence-exponentially/

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Backlash to his selection exposes discomfort among politicians, commentators and media outlets toward non-English performances.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/02/opinion-bad-bunny-super-bowl-show-singing-native-language-grammys/

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A woman has fought Expedia for almost a year to reclaim $500. Will anyone help her?

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/12/why-cant-i-get-a-refund-for-my-canceled-alaska-airlines-flight-from-expedia/

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A "consummate giver," the longtime director of EHC LifeBuilders died in December after battling cancer.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/10/barry-del-buono-74-was-a-force-of-nature-in-san-joses-nonprofit-community/

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Meta struck agreements with TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra for nuclear power for its Prometheus AI data center that is being built in New Albany, Ohio.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/09/meta-signs-three-nuclear-power-deals-to-help-support-its-ai-data-centers/

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PITTSBURG — After 29 years in law enforcement, Pittsburg Police Chief Steve Albanese will retire, he announced. Albanese took over the role in June 2022, after Chief Brian Addington retired. “Chief Albanese will continue to work closely with City leadership to support a smooth transition and assist in planning for the department’s future leadership,” said […]

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/10/pittsburg-police-chief-announces-retirement/

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Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/09/sluggish-hiring-closes-out-a-frustrating-year-for-job-seekers-though-unemployment-slips-to-4-4/

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A man pays a fixed rate to repair his refrigerator but gets endless delays, false diagnoses, and a canceled service visit.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/09/frigidaires-frozen-promises-left-me-out-in-the-cold/

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