Douthat: The Trump trial date is a big mistake
Republican primary electorate will be a kind of shadow jury, offering its reactions in real time #press
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Santa Cruz skateboarder Judi Oyama, 63, takes second at US slalom championships
Santa Cruz slalom skateboarder Judi Oyama, 63, placed second at the U.S. National Championships, held in Vista over the weekend. #press
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Student dies after ‘medical emergency’ at California middle school
A student died Tuesday, Aug. 29, after emergency workers were called to Canyon Lake Middle School. #press
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UC Riverside professor resigns over ‘pretendian’ claims, but will keep teaching for another year
Andrea Smith's claims of Cherokee heritage went unchecked by the university for 15 years, until fellow faculty members complained about the controversy. #press
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Mercedes driver suspected of killing 3 women in California Uber crash was on probation tied to 2020 murder case
Court records show Gregory Black was one of three defendants in a 2020 murder case. Black eventually pleaded no contest to attempted murder, but was sentenced only to probation. #press
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Ready, set … go build a new home
Understanding the details will help a buyer know what to ask for during the process. #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/31/ready-set-go-build-a-new-home/?utm_source=press.coop
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Four-bedroom home sells for $2.2 million in Pleasanton
The spacious property located in the 7900 block of Stonehurst Court in Pleasanton was sold on July 13, 2023 for $2,200,000, or $728 per square foot. The house, built in 1967, has an interior space of 3,020 square feet. #press
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Horoscopes Aug. 31, 2023: Chris Tucker, simplicity will lead to happiness
Celebrities born on this day, today's birthday horoscope and numbers and the daily horoscope for each zodiac sign. #press
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Bridge: Aug. 31, 2023
“… that amazing moment when you hear a song you haven’t heard in years, yet you remember every word.” — graffiti. Bridge involves drawing on your experience. A good declarer may survey dummy and say, “I’ve seen this situation before.” Today’s North opened and rebid clubs with a light hand, and South launched into Blackwood. […] #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/31/bridge-aug-31-2023/?utm_source=press.coop
Word Game: Aug. 31, 2023
TODAY’S WORD — TERMITE (TERMITE: TER-mite: Pale-colored insect that feeds on wood.) Average mark 22 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 27 or more words in TERMITE? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — BOWSPRIT bistro brio bris brow obit orbit wisp worst wrist writ sorb sort spit sport spot sprit […] #press
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Ask Amy: I can’t be happy about my friend’s baby
Don't say I need counseling. It doesn't work. #press
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Harriette Cole: I hoped I was wrong about my son’s girlfriend. I wasn’t.
Plus: How can I tell if the maintenance man is right for me? #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/31/harriette-cole-my-sons-rude-girlfriend/?utm_source=press.coop
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Miss Manners: How should I warn my neighbors about months of noise?
Plus: I'm a first-time bride, and I want to be precise about my desired gifts. #press
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Dear Abby: My friend’s personality changed, and now she’s stalking me
She has become increasingly unhinged in public and was fired from her job. #press
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/08/31/dear-abby-my-friend-is-stalking-me/?utm_source=press.coop
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Review: Beyonce brings Renaissance World Tour to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara
Beyonce brought her blockbuster Renaissance World Tour before 50,000-plus fans at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. #press
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Single-family house sells for $1.5 million in San Jose
The property located in the 4900 block of Country Lane in San Jose was sold on July 20, 2023 for $1,500,000, or $1,309 per square foot. The house, built in 1959, has an interior space of 1,146 square feet. #press
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Single-family home sells for $1.9 million in San Jose
A 1,905-square-foot house built in 1973 has changed hands. The property located in the 5900 block of Crimson Drive in San Jose was sold on Aug. 11, 2023, for $1,875,000, or $984 per square foot. #press
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Two killed in Scotts Valley traffic collision
The crash was reported Wednesday afternoon near Mount Hermon Road and Skypark Drive. #press
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East Bay man arrested on suspicion of stealing over $5,000 worth of writing implements
The incident happened Saturday at the San Francisco International Pen Show in Millbrae. #press
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Two-bedroom home sells in Palo Alto for $4.3 million
A historic house located in the 500 block of Tennyson Avenue in Palo Alto has a new owner. The 1,451-square-foot property, built in 1925, was sold on Aug. 14, 2023. The $4,250,000 purchase price works out to $2,929 per square foot. #press
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