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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In California, five cases of lethal force against an unarmed occupant of a moving car have been flagged for investigation by the state's Justice Department since 2022.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/08/5-california-fatal-shootings-moving-cars/

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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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Save calories when you make your favorite dishes with lean meat and low-fat substitutions. Here's a low-calorie manicotti recipe.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/cooking-with-judy-cooking-with-targeted-substitutions-can-help-with-resolutions/

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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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Mitty leads the way after McKenna Woliczko's return ahead of showdown with national No. 1 Ontario Christian, Dublin, Dougherty Valley enter rankings

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/06/high-school-girls-basketball-rankings-jan-6-2025-bay-area-news-group-top-20/

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What is a CX-5? The CX-5 is a compact SUV built in the Hiroshima, Japan, assembly plant and sold worldwide by Mazda. The 2025 CX-5 is a popular compact SUV known for its premium feel, standard all wheel drive (AWD), and available turbocharged performance. It features refined styling with advanced tech, like wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, luxurious interiors with available Nappa leather, and comprehensive safety features. Although it doesn't offer a hybrid power train like some competitors in this class, it does focus on sleek design with a well appointed interior and a sporty ride.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/04/the-2025-mazda-cx-5-2-5-turbo-premium-awd-suv/

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Sen. Bernie Sanders administered the oath for a second time, hours after Mamdani was sworn in at a decommissioned subway station below City Hall.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/01/zohran-mamdani-nyc-mayor-swearing-in-bernie-sanders-aoc/

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The suspect remained in custody Monday afternoon in lieu of $1.025 million bail, jail records said.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/el-cerrito-del-norte-bart-station-stabbing-outside-suspect-arrested-solano-county-bus/

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Felines will often find a favorite spot to unwind, whether it's convenient for humans or not.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/will-anything-keep-los-gatos-cat-from-wallowing-in-the-irises/

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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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This dish is layered with pasta sheets and sturdy kale leaves, smothered in a rich and meaty tomato sauce, oozing ricotta and piquant cheese.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/06/tastefood-three-cheesy-cheers-for-lasagna/

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A woman's flight delay strands her for 25 hours, and her travel insurer balks at paying a $270 claim.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/05/help-travel-insurance-wont-pay-for-my-flight-delay/

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A 33-year-old South San Francisco man has been jailed in a Dec. 23 attack on a good Samaritan who intervened in his alleged harassment of a woman.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/01/02/san-carlos-man-arrested-in-december-assault-at-caltrain-station/

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Swank reportedly believed that a mom from Spokane, Washington, who was taking her two sons on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, was trying to sneak a photo of her at LAX.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/11/hillary-swank-apologizes-rant-make-a-wish-mom/

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The lawsuit filed in federal court argues pepper projectile launchers are protected by the Second Amendment.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/san-diego-lawsuit-challenges-californias-ban-on-less-lethal-pepperball-weapons/

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A Los Gatos man rented a car for seven hours, but the company didn't inspect the vehicle until three days later.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/avis-charged-me-450-for-a-heavy-smoke-smell-in-the-car-but-i-dont-smoke/

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The sport contorts itself around Notre Dame, in part because if the Irish ever joined a conference, everything would crumble.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/notre-dame-college-football-playoff-snub-carveout-acc/

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This concoction offers a welcome pause between the indulgent spreads of the holiday season and provides a moment of respite and warmth.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/02/recipe-red-lentil-and-kale-stew-provides-nourishment-and-comfort/

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