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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 )

Dear Abby: She sat in our backyard and refused to join us for dinner

Things can get awkward when my mother-in-law drops by #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/27/dear-abby-she-drops-in-at-the-worst-times-and-makes-things-awkward/?utm_source=press.coop

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Walters: Bay Area beginning to resemble chaotic Southern California

The arc of history may be changing because the San Francisco-San Jose-Oakland region has hit a bad patch. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/27/walters-bay-area-beginning-to-resemble-chaotic-southern-california/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Jose State keeps pace with No. 6 USC early, but upset bid falls short in opener

San Jose State trailed No. 6 USC by a touchdown at halftime before Trojans pulled away for good early in the fourth quarter. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/san-jose-state-keeps-pace-with-no-6-usc-early-but-upset-bid-falls-short-in-opener/?utm_source=press.coop

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Day after Chicago ballpark shooting, A’s Kotsay recalls own experience with gunfire

Mark Kotsay shares memories after there was a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field during Oakland’s 12-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/day-after-chicago-ballpark-shooting-as-kotsay-recalls-own-experience-with-gunfire/?utm_source=press.coop

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Stanford gymnasts Asher Hong, Khoi Young take top spots at U.S. championships

For the second consecutive year, a Stanford gymnast has taken home the men's U.S. title. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/stanford-gymnasts-asher-hong-khoi-young-take-top-spots-at-u-s-championships/?utm_source=press.coop

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Photos: Bay Area high school football Week 1, 2023

Folsom at Serra, Orange Lutheran at De La Salle, Wilcox at Valley, San Ramon Valley at St. Ignatius Christian, Soquel at Los Gatos, were the high school football games photographed during Week 1 of the 2023 season #press

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

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Pittsburg begins the Charlie Ramirez era with a dominant showing in San Francisco

Marley Alcantara throws four touchdown passes as Pittsburg crushes Sacred Heart Cathedral at Kezar Stadium in Charlie Ramirez's first game as head coach. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/pittsburg-begins-the-charlie-ramirez-era-with-a-dominant-showing-in-san-francisco/?utm_source=press.coop

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White man fatally shoots 3 Black people at a Florida store in what officials say is a hate crime

The shooting happened five years to the day when a gunman opened fire during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, killing two people before fatally shooting himself. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/a-white-man-fatally-shot-3-black-people-at-a-florida-store-in-what-officials-say-is-a-hate-crime/?utm_source=press.coop

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Santa Clara: Two stabbed in large fight at In-N-Out Burger

Two people suffered multiple stab wounds in a large fight at a Santa Clara In-N-Out Burger, police said. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/santa-clara-two-stabbed-in-large-fight-at-in-n-out-burger/?utm_source=press.coop

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Serra erupts early, holds off Folsom to win NorCal football showdown

Serra scores on a trick play to start game and builds 21-point lead but is far from satisfied with result. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/serra-erupts-early-holds-off-folsom-to-win-norcal-football-showdown/?utm_source=press.coop

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SF Giants’ small wins no match for dominant Braves

SF Giants fall to Braves, marking seventh straight series loss #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/sf-giants-small-wins-no-match-for-dominant-braves/?utm_source=press.coop

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Concord Naval Weapons Station project moves forward with new master developer

The city of Concord took a big step forward Saturday in its plan to redevelop the former Naval Weapons Station site. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/concord-naval-weapons-station-project-moves-forward-with-new-master-developer/?utm_source=press.coop

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49ers’ Shanahan describes locker room as ‘fine’ after Trey Lance trade

The 49ers formally announced Trey Lance's trade to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick, and coach Kyle Shanahan said the locker room's reaction was "fine" upon Friday's news. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/49ers-shanahan-describes-locker-room-as-fine-after-trey-lance-trade/?utm_source=press.coop

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Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

Thousands have gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in the nation’s capital to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech. The March on Washington was convened Saturday by the Rev. Al Sharpton's National... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/thousands-converge-on-national-mall-to-mark-the-march-on-washingtons-60th-anniversary/?utm_source=press.coop

Bay Area software CEO pleads guilty to tax, pandemic relief fraud

Some of the CEO's employees were subjected to IRS audits, authorities said, because the income they reported did not line up with the pay information the company gave to the government. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/bay-area-software-ceo-pleads-guilty-to-tax-pandemic-relief-fraud/?utm_source=press.coop

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SF Giants Kyle Harrison to make home debut on Monday against Reds

SF Giants' top pitching prospect to make home debut in crucial Reds series #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/sf-giants-kyle-harrison-to-make-home-debut-on-monday-against-reds/?utm_source=press.coop

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Winning Fantasy 5 lotto-ticket nets over $178,000 in East Bay

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at an East Bay gas station will net its winner more than $178,000 before taces after Friday's drawing. #press

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Santa Clara County: Spraying planned after fruit fly, West Nile discoveries

One official said the oriental fruit fly poses a 'disastrous' threat to the regional and state agricultural industries. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/santa-clara-county-spraying-planned-after-fruit-fly-west-nile-discoveries/?utm_source=press.coop

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Popular game show host Bob Barker dies at 99

A publicist says popular game show host Bob Barker, a household name for a half-century as host of "Truth or Consequences" and "The Price Is Right," has died at his home in Los Angeles. Barker was 99. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/popular-game-show-host-bob-barker-dies-at-99/?utm_source=press.coop

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Publicist says popular ‘Price is Right’ game show host Bob Barker has died at his Los Angeles home

Publicist says popular 'Price is Right' game show host Bob Barker has died at his Los Angeles home. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/26/publicist-says-popular-price-is-right-game-show-host-bob-barker-has-died-at-his-los-angeles-home/?utm_source=press.coop