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February 27, 2026

San Jose: La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli dies at 47

His secret-ingredient ‘Chris Combo’ sandwich is beloved by customers and sports legends

The Mercury News

February 27, 2026

Person with measles dined twice at Panda Express in Burlingame

It’s a. rare case of the virus breaking through a vaccinated person’s immune system.

The Mercury News

February 27, 2026

Kurtenbach: The San Jose Sharks are finally acting their age

San Jose Sharks: The Teal’s fifth-straight loss might change the focus from short to long-term.

The Mercury News

February 27, 2026

Buzz surrounds Celebrini in return to San Jose, but Sharks now facing a harsh reality

San Jose Sharks will try to regroup with Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers here Saturday

The Mercury News

February 27, 2026

‘Holy heck, that’s incredible’: Los Gatos’ band of misfits back in CCS title game after pulling away from Carlmont

A young Los Gatos roster returned the Wildcats to the CCS Division I championship with a fourth-quarter surge that put its game with Carlmon...

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February 27, 2026

San Jose towers that may invigorate downtown attract brisk interest

Hundreds have signed up for a waiting list to buy condos in two downtown San Jose housing towers.

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February 27, 2026

Third period miscues cost Sharks in another loss to Calgary Flames

NHL: Tyler Toffoli scores as San Jose Sharks face Calgary Flames to begin a six-game homestand

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February 27, 2026

San Jose police rein in license-plate reader policies as surveillance-tech debate rages

SJPD is preserving the use of the city’s 474 Flock cameras — as other jurisdictions are dropping them — but is changing retention and access...

The Mercury News

February 27, 2026

Opinion: What I learned about love in a homeless camp

Amid piles of trash and burnt-out cars in West Oakland, a reporter found a community bonded by its daily struggles to survive.