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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 )

Protests in Nepal seek return of king driven out by protests

Protests that drew hundreds of thousands of people forced King Gyanendra Shah to give up power to the parliament in 2006, and two years later parliament voted to abolish the monarchy and Gyanendra left the Royal Palace to live the life of a commoner. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/protests-in-nepal-seek-return-of-king-driven-out-by-protests/?utm_source=press.coop

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Lauren Daigle to perform a concert at one of Bay Area’s most beautiful venues

Here's how to get tickets to see Lauren Daigle at Frost Amphitheater on the Stanford University campus. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/lauren-daigle-to-perform-a-concert-at-one-of-bay-areas-most-beautiful-venues/?utm_source=press.coop

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Patrick Bailey forced from SF Giants’ game vs. Dodgers, but averts worst-case scenario

Bailey was struck in his throwing hand by a foul ball from Freddie Freeman, forcing him to leave the game, but X-rays came back clean. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/patrick-bailey-forced-from-sf-giants-game-vs-dodgers-but-averts-worst-case-scenario/?utm_source=press.coop

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Four astronauts from four countries return to Earth

NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli, a Marine helicopter pilot, led the returning crew of Denmark's Andreas Mogensen, Japan's Satoshi Furukawa and Russia's Konstantin Borisov. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/four-astronauts-from-four-countries-return-to-earth/?utm_source=press.coop

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On the heels of ‘Skittles ban,’ California moves to ban food dyes from school meals too

Proposed California law would prohibit schools from offering foods with dyes Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6 and titanium dioxide, a white pigment. The FDA considers the additives safe. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/on-the-heels-of-skittles-ban-california-moves-to-ban-food-dyes-from-school-meals-too/?utm_source=press.coop

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Kurtenbach: The 49ers are getting worked over in free agency

The Niners have started 0-for-3 in free agency. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/kurtenbach-the-49ers-are-getting-worked-over-in-free-agency/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Jose International Airport names new director after nationwide search

San Jose has appointed a veteran of the airport business and the airline industry as the city's new director of aviation. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/san-jose-airport-travel-fly-aviation-economy-tech-airline-covid-city/?utm_source=press.coop

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The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Fremont in the week of March 4

The 10 most expensive homes reported sold in Fremont in the week of March 4 #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/the-10-most-expensive-homes-reported-sold-in-fremont-in-the-week-of-march-4/?utm_source=press.coop

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Steph Curry cleared to return to Warriors’ practices as ankle heals

The Warriors' star may return just in time for a crucial game. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/steph-curry-cleared-to-return-to-warriors-practices-as-ankle-heals/?utm_source=press.coop

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Still recovering from COVID-19 shutdown, San Jose theater hit with burglary

The last thing arts groups like City Lights Theater Company needs is thieves ransacking concessions and stealing props. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/still-recovering-from-covid-19-shutdown-san-jose-theater-hit-with-burglary/?utm_source=press.coop

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Stanford Cardinal star Cameron Brink declares for 2024 WNBA Draft

Brink says she and the Cardinal still have "unfinished business" in the NCAA Tournament before she'll likely be the No. 2 overall pick in the WNBA draft. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/stanford-cardinal-star-cameron-brink-declares-for-2024-wnba-draft/?utm_source=press.coop

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49ers free agency: Breaking down the Niners’ additions and departures so far

The 49ers have seen a fair bit of turnover already on the defensive line as reported free agency deals come into focus. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/49ers-free-agency-breaking-down-the-niners-additions-and-departures-so-far/?utm_source=press.coop

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GOP Rep. Buck to leave Congress at the end of next week

Ken Buck, a former prosecutor with the Department of Justice, was first elected to Congress in 2014. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/gop-rep-buck-to-leave-congress-at-the-end-of-next-week/?utm_source=press.coop

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San Jose: Berryessa man convicted in unprovoked stranger shooting

Mark Henry Waters shot a 21-year-old man staying at a nearby Airbnb and walking to a grocery store in October 2022. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/san-jose-berryessa-man-convicted-in-unprovoked-stranger-shooting/?utm_source=press.coop

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Warriors adjusting to officiating changes amid NBA’s scoring explosion

Even if Steve Kerr said the Warriors are “not necessarily” better equipped to play in games with fewer fouls, there’s evidence that they’re well prepared for that style. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/warriors-adjusting-to-officiating-changes-amid-nbas-scoring-explosion/?utm_source=press.coop

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Expansive Burlingame beauty with scenic views, flexible living spaces and endless potential

Enjoy scenic east-facing views and glimpses of the picturesque bay in the distance. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/expansive-burlingame-beauty-with-scenic-views-flexible-living-spaces-and-endless-potential/?utm_source=press.coop

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Civil unrest and terrorism are now travelers’ greatest fears

The survey revealed that 36% of travelers are most concerned with civil unrest and terrorism, a three-fold increase from spring 2023. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/civil-unrest-and-terrorism-are-now-travelers-greatest-fears/?utm_source=press.coop

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Washington’s MBB coaching search: Big Ten move offers Huskies huge opportunity to upgrade program

The Huskies have a huge opportunity to upgrade their basketball program if they make the right hire in the search for Mike Hopkins' replacement. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/washingtons-mbb-coaching-search-big-ten-move-offers-huskies-huge-opportunity-to-upgrade-program/?utm_source=press.coop

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Six-bedroom home in Danville sells for $2.2 million

The spacious property located in the 300 block of McCloud Place in Danville was sold on March 1, 2024. The $2,205,000 purchase price works out to $753 per square foot. The house, built in 1976, has an interior space of 2,928 square feet. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/six-bedroom-home-in-danville-sells-for-2-2-million/?utm_source=press.coop

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St. Patrick’s Day recipe: Corned beef sandwiches + secret sauce

Tired of the same old corned beef and cabbage St. Patrick's Day menu? This year, try putting corned beef into a sandwich paired with a secret sauce instead. #press

https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/03/12/st-patricks-day-recipe-corned-beef-sandwiches-secret-sauce/?utm_source=press.coop

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