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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 )

Ask a travel nerd: Why you shouldn’t bundle your travel

Bundling travel can seem to save you money on the surface, but it's not always the best booking practice. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/ask-a-travel-nerd-why-you-shouldnt-bundle-your-travel/?utm_source=press.coop

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Don’t look now, but Joshua Redman’s jazz career is evolving

There’s an early moment on Joshua Redman’s new album “where are we” that seems to open up a quietly astonishing landscape where the Berkeley saxophonist has never ventured before. The release is his first collaboration with a vocalist — captivating newcomer Gabrielle Cavassa — and his debut album on his new... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/dont-look-now-but-joshua-redmans-jazz-career-is-evolving/?utm_source=press.coop

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California adds jobs in August, statewide unemployent rate is unchanged

California added jobs during August and the statewide unemployment rate was unchanged. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/california-adds-jobs-in-august-statewide-unemployent-rate-is-unchanged/?utm_source=press.coop

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Tom Brady is Irina Shayk’s second choice after Bradley Cooper in this A-list love triangle, report says

When it comes to Brady versus Cooper, Russian-born supermodel Shayk is still hoping to tie the knot and settle down with the 'Maestro' star. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/tom-brady-is-irina-shayks-second-choice-after-bradley-cooper-in-this-a-list-love-triangle-report-says/?utm_source=press.coop

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Google reaches $93 million settlement in tracking location case

The California Department of Justice found that, after a multi-year investigation, the tech giant was “deceiving users by collecting, storing, and using their location data for consumer profiling and advertising purposes without informed consent.” #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/google-reaches-93-million-settlement-in-tracking-location-case/?utm_source=press.coop

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Pac-12 recruiting: Assessing the impact of realignment on Cal, Oregon State and Washington State (so far, so good)

Has Cal's move to the ACC been a boost or drag? What about the uncertainty hanging over WSU and OSU? 247Sports recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman dives in. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/pac-12-recruiting-assessing-the-impact-of-realignment-on-cal-oregon-state-and-washington-state-so-far-so-good/?utm_source=press.coop

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Girls flag football explodes onto Bay Area high school sports scene

“I’m hoping it inspires a lot of new girls to come out and see that they can do a sport that’s mostly boy-dominant." #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/girls-flag-football-explodes-onto-bay-area-high-school-sports-scene/?utm_source=press.coop

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Vallejo settles with alleged police ‘badge-bending’ whistleblower

Capt. John Whitney had served on the police force for 19 years when the city fired him in 2019. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/vallejo-settles-with-alleged-badge-bending-whistleblower/?utm_source=press.coop

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Antioch extends $30,000 incentives to attract new police hires

Incentives to recruit officers will continue into the next fiscal year. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/antioch-extends-30000-incentives-to-attract-new-police-hires/?utm_source=press.coop

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Person stabbed near perimeter of San Jose State campus

Police said Friday morning that a stabbing took place near the campus of San Jose State University. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/person-stabbed-near-perimeter-of-san-jose-state-campus/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Jordan Snowden, Benicia football

Benicia edge rusher Jordan Snowden helps lead his team to a victory over Maria Carrillo. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/bay-area-news-group-boys-athlete-of-the-week-jordan-snowden-benicia-football/?utm_source=press.coop

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Want to find the best Bay Area restaurants near you? Try this neat mapping tool

Map of the Best compiles scores from Michelin, James Beard, Gayot and elsewhere to find you the highest rated restaurants in the area. And it works worldwide. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/want-to-find-the-best-restaurants-near-you-try-using-this-simple-mapping-tool/?utm_source=press.coop

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Ed Sheeran at Levi’s Stadium will be bigger than Taylor Swift, Beyonce

Beyonce and Taylor Swift drew huge crowds to their shows at Levi's Stadium. Yet, Ed Sheeran is expected to surpass those numbers this weekend. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/ed-sheeran-show-could-be-biggest-in-levis-stadium-history/?utm_source=press.coop

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Family, friends mourn father of four, popular DJ slain in Oakland

Slain man's mother will remember for his "good heart and disposition," and as someone who was "comfortable, friendly, outgoing and charming." #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/family-friends-mourn-father-of-four-popular-dj-slain-in-oakland/?utm_source=press.coop

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Dear Abby: My boss doesn’t see what the new co-worker is doing

He says we need to get along, but she's driving me crazy. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/dear-abby-boss-doesnt-see-what-new-co-worker-does/?utm_source=press.coop

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Stabbing outside Chase Bank in Berkeley hospitalizes man

Police were called to the bank on Shattuck Avenue about 3:35 a.m., within 30 minutes of the stabbing. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/stabbing-outside-chase-bank-in-berkeley-hospitalizes-man/?utm_source=press.coop

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East Bay apartment complex lands big real estate buyer from California

A big apartment complex in Fremont has been bought in a deal that tops $85 million. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/fremont-east-bay-home-housing-apartment-real-estate-buy-build-economy/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bender’s whiskey marks a decade in good spirits

Christopher Cohen distills and ages his rye, corn and wheat whiskeys on the San Francisco island. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/10-years-later-benders-whiskey-still-full-of-spirit/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bernie Taupin writes about Elton John, LA and ’70s-era fame in memoir ‘Scattershot’

Bernie Taupin and Elton John are one of the all-time great songwriting duos. Now Taupin shares the story of his life, loves, career, and, yes, Elton. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/bernie-taupin-writes-about-elton-john-la-and-70s-era-fame-in-memoir-scattershot/?utm_source=press.coop

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One dead after motorcycle, truck collide in East Bay

The wreck happened about 6:15 a.m. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/one-dead-after-motorcycle-truck-collide-in-east-bay/?utm_source=press.coop

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