A Los Gatos man rented a car for seven hours, but the company didn't inspect the vehicle until three days later.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/avis-charged-me-450-for-a-heavy-smoke-smell-in-the-car-but-i-dont-smoke/

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The sport contorts itself around Notre Dame, in part because if the Irish ever joined a conference, everything would crumble.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/08/notre-dame-college-football-playoff-snub-carveout-acc/

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Swank reportedly believed that a mom from Spokane, Washington, who was taking her two sons on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, was trying to sneak a photo of her at LAX.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/11/hillary-swank-apologizes-rant-make-a-wish-mom/

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The lawsuit filed in federal court argues pepper projectile launchers are protected by the Second Amendment.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/10/san-diego-lawsuit-challenges-californias-ban-on-less-lethal-pepperball-weapons/

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The 49ers (9-4) enter their long-awaited bye week after a second-half surge Sunday that produced a 26-8 win Sunday over the host Cleveland Browns.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/01/49ers-brock-purdy-malik-mustapha-browns-myles-garrett/

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This concoction offers a welcome pause between the indulgent spreads of the holiday season and provides a moment of respite and warmth.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/02/recipe-red-lentil-and-kale-stew-provides-nourishment-and-comfort/

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A Polish man rents a car through Turo in Canada and returns it without incident -- or so he thinks.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/12/01/turo-is-accusing-me-of-causing-1200-in-damage-but-i-didnt-do-it/

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A merchant has lost ownership of four properties in the city's Japantown area and says his business prospects are murky.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/12/san-jose-property-economy-build-real-estate-restaurant-develop-loan/

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The sea lion was taken to the Castroville triage center, where it stayed overnight. Monday morning, the animal was found dead.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/11/santa-cruz-volunteers-rescue-sea-lion-at-natural-bridges/

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WCAL teams dominate the rankings after NorCal bracket release, St. Francis moves up after reaching CCS Open championship game, Palo Alto enters the rankings as NorCal play begins this week.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/11/high-school-girls-volleyball-rankings-nov-11-2025-bay-area-news-group-top-15/

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Caltrans said that this milestone marks the peak of extensive work to strengthen the seawall and enhance long-term stability along this critical section of Highway 1.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/09/highway-1-one-last-closure-as-rocky-creek-project-nearly-finished-2/

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49ers will wait and see how Brock Purdy does in practice before naming Week 11 starter vs. Arizona.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/09/49ers-pregame-brock-purdy-wont-suit-up-vs-rams-neither-will-defensive-tackle-alfred-collins/

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Any idea of the Niners competing for a title was put to rest against the Rams.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/09/kurtenbach-the-49ers-played-an-elite-team-and-were-quickly-put-in-their-place/

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Whether your roasted chicken is homemade or store-bought, combine it with rice, lemon juice, eggs and broth to create this creamy concoction.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/07/recipe-use-leftover-chicken-to-make-this-delicious-soup/

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Granada, San Ramon Valley move up after big wins in NCS semifinals. Los Gatos enters top 10 after CCS quarterfinal win over Carlmont, M-A enters rankings after win over St. Francis SCP.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/girls-prep-flag-football-rankings-nov-5-2025-bay-area-news-group-top-15/

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Use this recipe to zest up your Thanksgiving appetizer spread and satisfy both your high-protein and gluten-free visitors.  

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/thanksgiving-for-all-high-protein-gluten-free-cranberry-jalapeno-dip/

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With Prop. 50’s passage, five GOP congressmembers now face steep odds to re-election.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/prop-50-trump-threatens-legal-action-saying-ballot-measure-is-unconstitutional-and-a-giant-scam/

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Thanksgiving has never been an easy meal to prepare, but the menu has traditionally been straightforward. Usually, the host cooks and prepares at least one turkey — although smaller celebrations might involve ham or Cornish game hens as the main course. Then the host or guests provide the sides and desserts, which often include stuffing, […]

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/thanksgiving-menu-to-include-everyone/

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Here is a tasty pumpkin pie that uses sugar substitute and maple-ginger flavoring from the American Diabetes Association.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/recipe-holiday-pumpkin-pie-diabetic-friendly/

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Chef Pyet DeSpain, winner of the first season of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef," has just come out with a cookbook, "Rooted in Fire," showcasing recipes inspired by her background as a Native American and member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi tribe and as a Mexican American. 

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/05/thanksgiving-recipe-three-sisters-salad/

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, who sang with the Grateful Dead for much of the 1970s, has died.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/03/grateful-dead-donna-jean-godchaux-dies-obit/

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Berkeley researchers said automatic voter registration a decade ago has increased registered voters in California.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/04/voter-registration-rises-as-californians-head-to-polls-for-statewide-special-election/

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