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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 )

Have the Russell Brand and Mila Kunis controversies ruined this beloved 2008 comedy?

Russell Brand and Mila Kunis both became movie stars in this Judd Apatow-produced film, which critics say had "more heart" than some of Apatow's other famous films of the 2000s. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/18/have-the-russell-brand-and-mila-kunis-controversies-ruined-this-beloved-2008-comedy/?utm_source=press.coop

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Top 10 sailing destinations around the world include a California island

From French Polynesia to Turkey, Croatia and a California island, these are the best spots for sailing adventures, according to travel experts. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/18/top-10-sailing-destinations-around-the-world-include-a-california-island/?utm_source=press.coop

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How an illegal jailhouse snitch operation backfired, derailing an California murder conviction

A defense attorney details how the rights of a murder defendant were violated behind bars -- and how a top prosecutor covered it up for years. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/18/how-an-illegal-jailhouse-snitch-operation-backfired-derailing-an-oc-murder-conviction/?utm_source=press.coop

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Review: Ed Sheeran smashes all-time attendance record at Levi’s Stadium

Ed Sheeran drew a huge sold-out crowd to his The +–=÷× Tour (aka the Mathematics Tour) stop at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/17/review-ed-sheeran-smashes-all-time-attendance-record-at-levis-stadium/?utm_source=press.coop

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Shocker! Stanford loses to Sac State

Late touchdown sends Troy Taylor to 30-23 loss against the team he left #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/16/shocker-stanford-loses-to-sac-state/?utm_source=press.coop

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Atlantic storm Lee makes landfall in Canada with winds of 70 miles per hour, 1 man killed in Maine

Atlantic storm Lee has made landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, at near-hurricane strength with sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph). U.S. weather officials said Saturday. The storm’s center came ashore about 135 miles west of... #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/16/atlantic-storm-lee-makes-landfall-in-canada-with-winds-of-70-miles-per-hour-1-man-killed-in-maine/?utm_source=press.coop

Carjacking, vehicle pursuit ends in Richmond man’s arrest

The suspect held the victim at gunpoint and stole his Chevrolet van Friday in San Mateo, police said. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/carjacking-vehicle-pursuit-ends-in-richmond-mans-arrest/?utm_source=press.coop

Shohei Ohtani’s locker is cleared out, but Angels won’t provide update until Saturday

Angels officials huddled for 30 minutes after reporters noticed the change. Ohtani was in the clubhouse before Friday’s game, but there was no word on where he had gone afterward. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/shohei-ohtanis-locker-is-cleared-out-but-angels-wont-provide-update-until-saturday/?utm_source=press.coop

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Redwood City man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting multiple children

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office is concerned there are additional victims who have not come forward. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/redwood-city-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-sexually-assaulting-multiple-children/?utm_source=press.coop

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Bay Area high school football: Friday’s scores, Saturday’s schedule

High school football Week 4, 2023: Results from Friday’s Bay Area games and Saturday’s matchups. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/bay-area-high-school-football-fridays-scores-saturdays-schedule-18/?utm_source=press.coop

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Which companies emit the most pollution? A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk would force the list to be made public

First-in-the-nation plan for greenhouse gases is drawing support from Big Tech, opposition from other industries #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/which-companies-emit-the-most-pollution-a-bill-on-gov-gavin-newsoms-desk-would-force-the-list-to-be-made-public/?utm_source=press.coop

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California issued $267 million in grants to fight organized retail theft. Oakland won’t see any of it

"Obviously," city spokesperson Sean Maher said in a statement, "this outcome is unacceptable." #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/california-issued-267-million-in-grants-to-fight-organized-retail-theft-oakland-wont-see-any-of-it/?utm_source=press.coop

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DC prosecutors seek ‘narrow’ gag order over Trump’s attacks

"Since the grand jury returned an indictment in this case, the defendant has repeatedly and widely disseminated public statements attacking the citizens of the District of Columbia, the Court, prosecutors, and prospective witnesses," prosecutors wrote. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/dc-prosecutors-seek-narrow-gag-order-over-trumps-attacks/?utm_source=press.coop

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What to play: ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ and ‘Crew Motorfest’ headlines busy weekend

Fighting games and racing, two classic genres, are well represented along with a slew of mobile games #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/what-to-play-mortal-kombat-1-and-crew-motorfest-headlines-busy-weekend/?utm_source=press.coop

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Sale closed in Palo Alto: $6 million for a six-bedroom home

A 4,359-square-foot house built in 1997 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 900 block of Guinda Street in Palo Alto was sold on Aug. 15, 2023. The $5,950,000 purchase price works out to $1,365 per square foot. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/sale-closed-in-palo-alto-6-million-for-a-six-bedroom-home-2/?utm_source=press.coop

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Former Peninsula driving instructor sentenced to 18 years for convincing minors to make pornography

Federal prosecutors said Johnnatan Zelaya Izaguirre convinced minors to make pornographic images and videos, then offered to help the teens make money selling them. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/former-peninsula-driving-instructor-sentenced-to-18-years-for-convincing-minors-to-make-pornography/?utm_source=press.coop

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Here are the Bay Area’s semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program

Nearly 1,140 Bay Area students made the list. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/here-are-the-bay-areas-semifinalists-for-the-prestigious-national-merit-scholarship-program/?utm_source=press.coop

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We tried Arby’s new Venison-Elk-Beef Burger. Is it a wild-game winner?

Big Game Burger, with cherry steak sauce, available for a limited time #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/we-tried-arbys-new-venison-elk-beef-burger-is-it-a-wild-game-winner/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Leandro police: Man killed woman after cops set up perimeter around home

Carlos Smith, 54, of San Leandro, was charged with murdering Gina Minerva Love while police were setting up a perimeter in anticipation of a lengthy standoff outside Smith's home. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/san-leandro-police-man-killed-woman-after-cops-set-up-perimeter-around-home/?utm_source=press.coop

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Banning RVs near San Jose schools could be just the tip of the iceberg

The city is exploring a wide variety of options to regulate RV dwelling and streamline the construction of safe parking sites #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/15/banning-rvs-near-san-jose-schools-could-be-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/?utm_source=press.coop

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