A house in Oakland that sold for $187,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Oakland in the past week.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/06/oakland-what-were-the-10-best-deals-for-homes-sold-the-week-of-sept-1/

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The 49ers (4-1) own a modern NFL record of 12 straight games without an interception entering Sunday's game against Tampa Bay and Baker Mayfield.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/08/49ers-nfl-record-interceptions-buccaneers/

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Former Cal star is beaten 2 and 1 by 2019 champion Ina Kim-Schaad in the semifinals at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Wednesday.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/08/san-joses-katherine-zhu-falls-in-u-s-womens-mid-amateur-semifinals-at-pebble-beach/

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The data breach in 2023 led to reams on sensitive data, including social security numbers, being published on the dark web.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/07/oakland-ransomware-lawsuit-settlement/

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The longtime progressive icon touted the city's declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/07/oakland-mayor-barbara-lee-state-of-city/

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Get tickets to see Playboi Carti in concert at Chase Center in San Francisco, Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/02/playboi-carti-brings-antagonist-tour-to-san-francisco-sacramento/

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Alameda County Supervisors David Haubert and Nate Miley proposed raising -- and in some circumstances, doubling -- the campaign contribution limits for county elections on Tuesday, but failed to find enough support from their colleagues amid public pushback.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/11/alameda-county-supervisors-reject-increase-to-campaign-contribution-limits/

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Stabilizing the budget and preventing future takeovers will take buy-in and support from the whole community, Superintendent Cheryl Cotton said.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/12/stabilizing-west-contra-costa-unified-budget-will-require-shared-accountability-school-leadership-says/

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When most people think of Oktoberfest, they think of October — understandably. But in reality, October is when Munich’s biggest celebration ends. The history of Oktoberfest, and its tradition of September festivities in Munich, dates back to the 1800s. Here's what to know.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/09/how-september-became-oktoberfest-month/

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Head north to experience adventure in Canada's vast wilds with this National Geographic starter list'

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/11/10-great-national-parks-to-explore-in-canada-for-2025/

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On Sept. 14, Mare Island celebrates the end of WWII with guided tours of its decommissioned shipbuilding center.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/10/historical-reenactments-come-to-a-secretive-navy-base-in-the-bay/

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Pharmacies are offering the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Some will need a prescription -- and could pay out of pocket.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/08/bay-area-sees-covid-19-wave-and-tremendous-confusion-about-vaccines/

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"This building means community, it means identity, it means culture," one organizer said.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/09/after-fire-alum-rock-organizers-fight-to-save-treasured-san-jose-community-hub/

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A 2025 book details how movie directors captured the famous architect's buildings, from "Blade Runner" to "Rush Hour."

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/08/frank-lloyd-wrights-iconic-california-architecture-as-hollywood-filmed-it/

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Bear Bachmeier, who five months ago was in the mix to be the Cardinal's starting QB, will start against Stanford on Saturday night with BYU

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/05/stanford-cardinal-byu-college-football-bachmeier-top-recruit-quarterback-reich/

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High school football poll: Pick between Branham-Willow Glen, Independence-Piedmont Hills, Leland-Pioneer, MacDonald-Mt. Pleasant and Alisal-Leigh.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/02/vote-now-which-week-2-2025-high-school-football-game-should-we-cover/

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Ever want to explore a home from the "Full House" opening credits? Summer 2025 is your chance.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/13/san-franciscos-famous-painted-ladies-homes-host-a-honey-bear-art-show/

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Three residents reported to Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police that their houses were broken into after they came home over the weekend.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/12/multiple-burglaries-reported-in-los-gatos/

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A condo in Milpitas that sold for $525,000, is the most affordable real estate sale in Milpitas in the past week.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/11/best-home-deals-in-milpitas-in-the-week-of-july-7-top-list/

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The spacious property located in the 500 block of Channing Avenue in Palo Alto was sold on June 30, 2025.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/08/santa-clara-county-real-estate-home-on-channing-avenue-sells-for-2640000/

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A few technical glitches can't spoil City Lights' entertaining production of 'Head Over Heels' in San Jose.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/08/review-city-lights-goes-head-over-heels-with-go-gos-musical/

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Rep. Ro Khanna vaulted himself into prominence last week by seeking Epstein files.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/06/rep-ro-khanna-seeks-new-generation-of-leaders-in-the-democratic-party-is-he-the-answer/

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A mother of four from Texas believed she was giving a California couple a gift: helping grow their family by carrying a child through surrogacy. But her act of generosity has turned into a legal and emotional nightmare.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/05/surrogate-fights-for-baby-after-california-arrests/

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Pittsburg City Manager Garrett Evans is retiring in September, after serving the city in various roles since 1997.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/11/pittsburg-city-manager-to-retire-in-september/

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