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

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

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

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

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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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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.

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

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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.”

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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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