The Mercury News

July 8, 2026

Man loses hand after object he found on Northern California beach explodes

He was reportedly cleaning up trash left behind by Fourth of July revelers.

The Mercury News

July 8, 2026

This 420-themed SoCal taco chain just opened its first Bay Area location

Blaze it, buddy — Chronic Tacos is now serving carnitas and pollo asado in Danville.

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July 8, 2026

New Healdsburg hotel named best in the country

The 108-room Sonoma County luxury property earned the top ranking in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, less than a year...

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July 8, 2026

3 principles for creating a backyard in the smallest of spaces

For many Bay Area apartment and condo dwellers, the backyard dream isn’t immediately available but there’s a lot of gardening they can do on...

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July 8, 2026

Data center could sprout on empty chunk of land at prime San Jose site

A data center could sprout on a big chunk of empty land at a prime site in San Jose.

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July 8, 2026

Feds to decide fate of $2 billion California plan to fund Medi-Cal

Dr. Mehmet Oz and federal regulators are set to decide the fate of California’s $2 billion plan to tax health insurers to fund Medi-Cal cove...

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July 8, 2026

This scenic portion of the San Mateo Coast could be added to the national park system

Pedro Point Headlands property has sweeping views from Devil’s Slide to the Golden Gate.

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July 7, 2026

Jaxon Juarez’s family files legal claim against Santa Clara County, state over toddler’s foster care death

The claim is a precursor to a formal lawsuit and comes a week after the county completed an internal investigation and began the process of...

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July 7, 2026

San Jose Sharks let assistant video coach go after four seasons

San Jose Sharks did not renew the contract of Cody Ward, the team’s assistant video coach for four seasons

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July 7, 2026

Kurtenbach: Never 16 — the SF Giants’ ineptitude clearly has a limit

Seven times the Giants have been 15 games under .500. But they refuse to cross the line.

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July 7, 2026

American men’s soccer fails to make World Cup progress. What’s next for the US?

Some American players saw their stature grow and will be rewarded with club interest, but there are plenty of trouble spots after Monday’s c...

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July 7, 2026

Fans, pundits have harsh words as U.S. exits World Cup after dismal performance, controversy

The USA’s World Cup run is over.

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July 7, 2026

Rising pop star celebrates motherhood, faith on ‘God Must Really Love Me’

Tori Kelly joins Forrest Frank’s on blockbuster The Jesus Generation Tour, which hits Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and Oakland Arena.

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July 7, 2026

Election 2026: All 14 propositions before California voters this year, explained

California voters will decide on 14 ballot measures, with several dealing with taxes, housing and elections.

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July 7, 2026

12 Bay Area farmers markets to explore in summer 2026

Whether you’re looking for dry-farmed Early Girl tomatoes and zucchini blossoms or ready-to-heat quiches, we have you covered.

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July 7, 2026

What we learned about Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors during California Classic summer league

Lendeborg looks pro-ready in San Francisco, while his fellow draftee still looks like he needs a little more seasoning

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July 7, 2026

California’s first ADU condo sale offers cheaper path to homeownership in San Jose

The 749-square-foot condo sold for $530,000 last month.

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July 7, 2026

Grand jury convened in Contra Costa assessor FBI raids: Subpoenas name refinery, Seeno family, DeNova Homes

New documents obtained by Bay Area News Group shed light on why the FBI raided the homes and offices of the outgoing and incoming county ass...