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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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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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An IBM San Jose research hub that produced many cutting-edge breakthroughs will close and shift its workers to another IBM lab.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/10/ibm-san-jose-tech-data-ai-internet-property-real-estate-economy-web/

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City officials said the situation was an "outlier" and that more checks are in place to avoid such situations in the future.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/10/antioch-council-approves-payment-for-consultant-work-done-without-contract/

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Catch Still Woozy, Fujii Kaze, Thundercat, BLOND:ISH, Black Coffee and more during the Outside Lands Night Shows in San Francisco.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/08/outside-lands-night-shows-lineup-san-francisco/

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A family reported seeing fugitive murder suspect Travis Decker last weekend in an Idaho forest, 400 miles from where he was last known to be.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/07/map-travis-decker-idaho/

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Chestnut bested 14 fellow competitors from across the U.S. and internationally, including Australia, the Czech Republic, Ontario, England and Brazil.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/04/joey-chestnut-nathans-hot-dog-eating-contest/

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The U.S. plays defending champion Mexico or Honduras for the title Sunday at Houston, the Americans' last competitive match before their World Cup opener next June.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/02/diego-luna-scores-twice-as-us-tops-guatemala-2-1-heads-to-final/

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The Marin County District Attorney’s Office charged all three men with rape and sodomy by an “intoxicating, anesthetic and controlled substance.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/02/novato-police-identify-suspects-in-rape-investigation/

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The California Department of Health Services has awarded $77 million in funding from Proposition 1, a ballot initiative that passed last year, to Alameda Health System.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/10/after-facing-closure-east-bay-hospitals-revived-with-77-million-in-state-funding/

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Lola Jones throws seven scoreless innings as Hillsdale beats Cardinal Newman in second consecutive walk-off win

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/07/hillsdale-softball-norcal-championship-taylor-omahony-walk-off-cardinal-newman/

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