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June 7, 2026
School bonds were a tough sell to Bay Area voters this election — why was this one a slam dunk?
Ravenswood City School District asked voters to approve a $70 million school bond, Measure A, to build new classrooms in anticipation of a 2...
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June 7, 2026
Silicon Valley bet big on Matt Mahan for governor. It didn’t pay off
Many cited Mahan’s late entry into the governor’s race as a massive hurdle, but other issues raised as well.
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June 7, 2026
World Cup rental demand rises in Bay Area, but trails other U.S. host cities
The upcoming World Cup matches have given a kick to demand for short-term rentals in the Bay Area.
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June 6, 2026
St. Francis adds former high-profile 49ers to its coaching staff
Hall of Famer Bryant Young, former quarterback Alex Smith will be assistant coaches at St. Francis this fall.
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June 6, 2026
BART service to be reduced Sunday, with trains every 30 minutes
The agency said the Transbay Tube service will be limited to one track on June 7 for lighting repairs. No Red or Green line trains will run.
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June 6, 2026
Exploring majestic new Bay Area concert venue on opening night
Jonathan Richman helped open new concert venue Siesta Valley Bowl, which at the former home of Cal Shakes in Orinda.
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June 6, 2026
As San Jose wrestles with budget deficits, residents have one last chance to weigh in. Here’s what to know.
The community can share their thoughts on the city’s budget priorities at the June 8 public hearing
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June 6, 2026
New leader takes the helm at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Jenny Gray succeeds Julie Packard, the only CEO the famed ocean center has known since it opened in 1984
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June 6, 2026
A Medi-Cal lifeline keeps Californians at home. Now it faces cuts
California’s Medi-Cal in-home support services program faces a multi-billion dollar budget threat from both federal funding deferrals and st...
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June 6, 2026
San Jose PWHL team signs inaugural player, focusing on goal prevention
She is tied for third in PWHL’s three-season history with five shutouts, and fifth with a .921 save percentage.
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June 6, 2026
All contested San Jose City Council seats headed for potential runoff
Incumbents Peter Ortiz and Bien Doan lead their fields heading into potential November runoffs, while Genny Altwer tops the District 9 open...
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June 6, 2026
Irvington plans to have JV team in 2026 after canceling varsity season earlier this week
The news comes after Irvington told students on Monday that it would not have a season this fall
The Mercury News
June 5, 2026
Mother-daughter daycare team sentenced to prison in children’s pool drownings in San Jose
Nina Fathizadeh received a 13-year, four month sentence, and mother and co-operator Shahin Gheblehshenas received an eight-year sentence.
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June 5, 2026
Even with hotel tax passing, mayor warns of remaining financial threats to San Jose
Mayor Matt Mahan urges “continued fiscal restraint” while prioritizing homelessness and housing programs in June budget message
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June 5, 2026
Advocates, lawmakers rally against funding cuts outside Valley Medical Center
SAN JOSE — Protesters laid on a grassy spot in front of Valley Medical Center beneath tombstone-shaped protest signs reading “RIP Clinic Clo...
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June 5, 2026
Photos: French VC’s Woodside estate listed for $15 million
French venture capitalist Jeff Clavier and his wife Bernadette, a former director at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, have listed the...
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June 5, 2026
When will Bay Area election results be finalized?
Bay Area counties’ schedules to release primary election results
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June 5, 2026
Bay Area weather remains ideal for those who can’t stand the heat
A beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 9 a.m. Saturday.
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June 5, 2026
Gary Pettis grew up an SF Giants fan rooting for Willie Mays. Now, he’s coaching third
Pettis is an Oakland native who attended Castlemont High School and Laney College
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June 5, 2026
Ranking the 10 best cities to retire in California
A new report ranks retirement-friendly cities from Santa Rosa in the Bay Area to Huntington Beach in SoCal.
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June 5, 2026
PG&E doubles size of San Jose substation, plans further expansion
PG&E has doubled the size of one of its San Jose substations, which is poised to expand further.
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June 5, 2026
How much money did Super Bowl LX pump into the Bay Area economy?
The Big Game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara brought thousands of visitors to the region.
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June 5, 2026
County approves new fee to fight growing threat from invasive mosquitoes, other pests
Santa Clara County property owners approved increased fees to salvage the organization fighting against pests and invasive mosquitoes.
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June 4, 2026
Amazon data center rises in Gilroy. Residents say they were left in the dark
A massive Amazon data center in Gilroy is sparking public concern, but Amazon officials argue they are offsetting their impact.
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June 4, 2026
Trump’s coal funding sends $75 million to controversial Oakland terminal
The development will receive $75 million from the Trump administration, part of a larger $700 million package of funding made available for...
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June 4, 2026
Google Maps changes Levi’s Stadium name for the World Cup
Levi’s Stadium will be called San Francisco Bay Area Stadium during the World Cup, including on Google Maps.
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June 4, 2026
Google sells several Redwood City office buildings
Google has sold three office buildings and has struck a deal to sell several others at a Bay Area tech campus.
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June 4, 2026
Are Californians ready to give up their cars? A San Jose apartment tower put that to the test
A San Jose apartment tower’s struggles with limited parking are testing California’s push to build more housing with fewer spaces for cars,...
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June 4, 2026
Review: Rock legend returns from retirement to deliver ‘perfect moment’
Paul Simon brought his A Quiet Celebration Tour to Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University.
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June 4, 2026
Bay Area lodging woes persist as San Jose hotel suffers loan failure
The Bay Area hotel industry is being swamped by waves of loan defaults, plunging values and foreclosures as the sector seeks to gain its foo...
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June 4, 2026
San Mateo County Fair opens Friday with concerts, drone shows, duck races
Events, music will span eight days, June 5-7 and June 10-14
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June 4, 2026
How Bay Area farmers markets became a symbol of downtown resilience
The first California farmers market started in 1940s San Francisco. Since then, downtowns have grown to depend on their rural friends.
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June 4, 2026
Attorneys prepare for second trial in Sierra LaMar disappearance after overturned murder conviction
The California Supreme Court declined to review a February appellate decision reversing the 2017 guilty verdict for Antolin Garcia Torres; t...
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June 3, 2026
California governor’s race: Does Tom Steyer still have a path to the November runoff?
Steyer’s chances hinge on how many ballots remain to be counted.
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June 3, 2026
Bay Area offers cheapest World Cup costs among US locales, report shows
The Bay Area is among the least expensive of the venues for the World Cup 2026 matches.
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June 3, 2026
Mike Grier faces big decisions in month ahead. Here’s five items on his agenda
Can the San Jose Sharks put themselves in the best possible position to make the playoffs next season?
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June 3, 2026
Santa Clara County judge issues arrest warrant for 49ers player Brandon Aiyuk
The warrant alleges that Aiyuk engaged in an “exhibition of speed” in December.
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June 3, 2026
Earthquakes’ PayPal Park to host major festival as its first-ever concert
San Jose Earthquakes announce lineup for the inaugural concert at PayPal Park, one of up to 15 concerts per year the venue can now host.
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June 3, 2026
Many Bay Area school bonds trail in early returns
The measures come from Bay Area districts as a last-ditch effort to avoid deep budget cuts to programs and teacher layoffs at a time when sc...
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June 3, 2026
Jeff Rosen appears headed for fifth term as Santa Clara County DA
The 16-year incumbent faced a second electoral challenge from his employee and ardent critic Daniel Chung.
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June 3, 2026
Wahab takes early lead in vote for Eric Swalwell’s replacement
Early returns showed Sen. Aisha Wahab leading with 36.18% of the vote
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June 3, 2026
Measure D: Open space parcel tax in Santa Clara County leads in early returns
Measure would raise $17 million a year for Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
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June 3, 2026
Ro Khanna leads in reelection bid, tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal trails in fourth
Khanna was elected to the seat in 2016, ousting longtime Rep. Mike Honda.
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June 3, 2026
California governor’s race: Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra lead in early returns
The top two vote-getters, regardless of political party, will advance to the November runoff.
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June 3, 2026
Sakakihara leads in vote for Sen. Aisha Wahab’s replacement
Six candidates in the June 2 primary are attempting to replace Sen. Aisha Wahab, who will leave office at the end of the year. Candidates in...
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June 3, 2026
Support for San Jose hotel tax measure ahead in early returns
If passed, the measure would raise San Jose’s hotel tax from 10% to 12% starting October.
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June 3, 2026
Sylvia Arenas leads in Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors sole contested race
In Santa Clara County District 1 race, incumbent Sylvia Arenas is on track to hold her seat against challenger Rebecca Munson, according to...
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June 3, 2026
San Jose City Council race: Initial results point to District 9 runoff, Genny Altwer leads
Based on initial returns, Genny Altwer leads the sole open race by 30.4%, over Scott Hughes
The Mercury News
June 2, 2026