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Latest Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area news from reporters & columnists at The Mercury News. ( feed imported by https://press.coop )

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days after World Cup final kiss

FIFA has suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales from office while its disciplinary committee investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final. That included kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/fifa-suspends-spain-soccer-federation-president-luis-rubiales-for-90-days-after-world-cup-final-kiss/?utm_source=press.coop

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of pretrial detention in Russia

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed a Moscow court’s decision to extend his pretrial detention in Russia until the end of November, according to documents on the court’s website. The American journalist was... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/wall-street-journal-reporter-evan-gershkovich-appeals-extension-of-pretrial-detention-in-russia/?utm_source=press.coop

Mailbag: All about Washington State and Oregon State, from the Pac-2 and a reverse merger with the MW to the bylaws and “war chest”

Washington State and Oregon State might determine their best option is to orchestrate a reverse merger with the 12 Mountain West schools. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/mailbag-all-about-washington-state-and-oregon-state-from-the-pac-2-and-a-reverse-merger-with-the-mw-to-the-bylaws-and-war-chest/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bay Area high school football roundup 2023: Best of Week 1 action

Leland stuns No. 24 Half Moon Bay by 33 points. Campolindo rallies late, edges Vanden in 2 OTs. Clayton Valley wins Nick Tisa's first game as head coach, shutting out Salinas. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/bay-area-high-school-football-roundup-2023-best-of-week-1-action/?utm_source=press.coop

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Where are California’s biggest pay raises? Look inland

Geographically speaking, look inland – away from major coastal employment hubs. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/where-are-californias-biggest-pay-raises-look-inland/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Francisco’s Green Goddess salad dressing — 100 years old and counting

Palace Hotel chef's creation honored for its taste, versatility and longevity #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/san-franciscos-green-goddess-dressing-100-years-old-and-counting/?utm_source=press.coop

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Saratoga residents report identity theft

Benefits account, airline miles accessed. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/saratoga-residents-report-identity-theft/?utm_source=press.coop

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State Controller Malia Cohen delivers keynote at Women’s Equality Day lunch

Citing "Barbie," Beyonce and Taylor Swift, Malia Cohen said women are accomplishing things today that would have been impossible 50 years ago. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/state-controller-malia-cohen-delivers-keynote-at-womens-equality-day-lunch/?utm_source=press.coop

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As Kevin Coster denies affair, but his ‘womanizing’ was well known during first marriage, report says

In the final years of Costner's marriage to college sweetheart Cindy Silva, he had developed the reputation as a 'total hound' who would come on to any woman who caught his eye, a 1994 People report said. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/as-kevin-coster-denies-affair-but-his-womanizing-was-well-known-during-first-marriage-report-says/?utm_source=press.coop

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Early closing time ordered for Walnut Creek bar after history of fights, assaults and quadruple shooting

Starting in September, Spoontonic Lounge will close by midnight, seven days a week, in an attempt to dissuade a recent uptick in crime. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/early-closing-time-ordered-for-walnut-creek-bar-after-history-of-fights-assaults-and-quadruple-shooting/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Jose State Spartans look to finally break through against USC Trojans

The closest game in the series was in 2000, when SJSU took a 24-12 lead into the fourth quarter against the Carson Palmer-led Trojans, but the Spartans allowed 22 unanswered points. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/san-jose-state-spartans-look-to-finally-break-through-against-usc-trojans/?utm_source=press.coop

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Inman: Trey Lance exits with 49ers at doorstep of Super Bowl-bound season

Trey Lance will be "pulling for us and watching every step of the way" as the 49ers move on with Brock Purdy and his top backup Sam Darnold to end a 28-year Lombardi Trophy drought. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/inman-trey-lance-exits-with-49ers-at-doorstep-of-super-bowl-bound-season/?utm_source=press.coop

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High school football: Bellarmine holds off late Menlo-Atherton charge to pull out win

Former NFL player and coach David Diaz-Infante gets a win in his first game as head coach at his alma mater Bellarmine #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/high-school-football-bellarmine-holds-off-late-menlo-atherton-charge-to-pull-out-win/?utm_source=press.coop

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Ethnic studies isn’t required until 2025. So why is it already a mainstay at these Bay Area high schools?

Menlo-Atherton high adopted ethnic studies before the 2025 deadline, when it will be required for every high schooler in California. The Golden State is the first to mandate the course nationwide -- but the adoption... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/ethnic-studies-isnt-required-until-2025-so-why-is-it-already-a-mainstay-at-these-bay-area-high-schools/?utm_source=press.coop

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“Good old-fashioned redlining”: Why was Oakland cut out of state plan for high-speed internet?

"Someone's giving really piss-poor advice," said one internet expert about California's sudden erasure of Oakland in its broadband expansion project. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/good-old-fashioned-redlining-why-was-oakland-cut-out-of-state-plan-for-high-speed-internet/?utm_source=press.coop

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Top U.S. men’s gymnast Brody Malone, of Stanford, anxiously awaits injury return

Brody Malone shares his recovery timeline after needing three procedures to repair a gruesome leg injury. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/top-u-s-mens-gymnast-brody-malone-of-stanford-anxiously-awaits-injury-return/?utm_source=press.coop

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Editorial: Stalled Bay Area bridge toll hike should prompt transit changes

BART and other agencies are more likely to receive help from voters and lawmakers if they demonstrate meaningful change. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/editorial-bay-area-bridge-toll-hike-pause-provides-transit-reform-opportunity/?utm_source=press.coop

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High school football: St. Francis throws first punch, but Helix-La Mesa responds and rolls to win

MOUNTAIN VIEW — St. Francis could not have scripted a better start to the 2023 season if it tried. But it didn’t take long for Helix-La Mesa to burn that script up entirely. After a Lancers threw the game’s first punch with a quick... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/high-school-football-st-francis-throws-first-punch-but-helix-la-mesa-responds-and-rolls-to-win/?utm_source=press.coop

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Opinion: Popular California housing narrative upended by planning expert

Constitutional amendment would override laws that are failing to solve our affordability and homelessness crisis. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/opinion-popular-california-housing-narrative-upended-by-planning-expert/?utm_source=press.coop

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Blow: It’s clear that Ron DeSantis is no longer on the rise, but someone else is

It's Vivek Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old political upstart with little chance of actually securing the nomination #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/blow-its-clear-that-ron-desantis-is-no-longer-on-the-rise-but-someone-else-is/?utm_source=press.coop

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