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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/10/2026

In June, he became the youngest athlete to appear on the cover of EA Sports’ popular NHL video game. He has close to 800,000 followers on Instagram, is often recognized around the Bay Area and is a budding sports legend in Canada.

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Macklin Celebrini’s star turn has come. Now he’s leading the Sharks as their 20-year-old captain

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 19/09/2026

Bitterbuck, which opened this month in Fountain Alley, got its unusual name from a Tom Hanks movie.

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For some downtown San Jose bars, the right name says a lot

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 19/09/2026

More than 30 restaurants will serve signature bites when the Taste of Los Gatos returns to downtown this Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Taste of Los Gatos, with 50-plus restaurants, wineries, set for Saturday

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Sal Pizarro @salpizarro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I was stunned to learn that Syufy Enterprises, which opened this Mountain View theater in 1985 (not to mention the Century 21-22-23 in San Jose in the '60s) was getting back into the theater business and plans to reopen this one, presumably within a few months after Cinemark closes next week.

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 16/09/2026

The Shoreline Boulevard site has been the place to go for movies since 1962 — when it was the Moffett Drive-In.

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Mountain View’s Century 16 theaters are closing next week — for now

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/09/2026

“I know everybody here. Do you know how I know them? They’re all Niner fans. They’re all my friends here.”

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Nobody brings 49ers fans together quite like the Mayor of Section 408

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 28/08/2026

Storied San Jose private school has fallen on lean times in recent seasons. Tom Williams and his staff, including former St. Francis dean Keala Keanaaina, are aiming to reverse the slide.

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New era for Bellarmine football? First-year coach has a plan to resurrect former heavyweight

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren @lofgren.house.gov · 24/08/2026

Happy National Parks Week! 🏞️ Here in #CA18, we’re blessed with the natural beauty of Pinnacles National Park. Entrance fees here are waived on August 25th as well as at 400+ parks across the country. I hope you’ll enjoy the magnificent scenery our national parks have to offer.

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Sal Pizarro @salpizarro.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Day 1 of San Jose Jazz Summer Fest set a great tone for the weekend. And I love that every stage has its own personality.

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/08/2026

San Jose’s ranked-choice naming survey is open to the public until midnight on Monday, Aug. 3.

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7 things to know about renaming San Jose’s Cesar Chavez plaza – and why Dolores Huerta isn’t listed

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/08/2026

“Fishbones” was unveiled at Guildhouse’s fifth anniversary party. Could it spark a second Shark Byte Art project?

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Downtown San Jose’s coolest new shark isn’t named Celebrini

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 25/07/2026

Public can vote in ranked-choice survey through Aug. 3 to recommend a name to replace disgraced labor leader’s.

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San Jose announces finalists to replace Cesar Chavez’s name on central park

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Doug King in San Jose @dekgreen.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Entre Comales pupuseria and taqueria in downtown San Jose is having an arm wrestling contest and talent show on Aug 1st! It’s just weird enough to pique my interest #dtsj

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 12/07/2026

A two-day festival this weekend turned the one of the nation’s oldest Japantowns into a celebration of ancestral blessings, culture and history.

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Photos: Thousands attend the San Jose Obon Festival in Japantown

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As promised, every joke I laughed at means full credit goes to fellow Merc scribe @salpizarro.bsky.social

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 02/07/2026

Bay Area News Group won 25 California Journalism Awards for work published in 2025 by The Mercury News and East Bay Times.

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Mercury News, East Bay Times earn statewide honors for standout journalism

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

For the @mercurynews.com, I spoke with Young Ali and San Jose native Maya Drake, along with Alicia Keys (Yeah, THAT Alicia Keys) about the national tour of #HellsKitchen, opening Wednesday at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. Loved writing this one, through May 24. #SanFrancisco

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From San Jose to ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ actor Maya Drake comes home with hit musical

San Jose native and Children’s Musical Theatre alum Maya Drake talks about her lead role in Alicia Keys’ musical playing in SF May 6-20

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 29/04/2026

The hit musical about a heartwarming act of kindness is based on a true story.

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Review: TheatreWorks’ ‘Come From Away’ is the musical we need now

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Doug King in San Jose @dekgreen.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A few years ago we invested in amazing security doors. Although they’re sold for “security” they have this incredible side benefit, which is that you can leave your front door open 24/7. When combined with a ~2,000 CFM whole-house fan, it makes for exceptional air flow and passive cooling.

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When you go out of the house, your security screen door will be the first point of protection for keeping your home safe and secure. Contact Bay Area Screens if you need a security screen doors instal...

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 11/04/2026

The Throne restroom, which will be at Arena Green for six months, is free, it’s clean and it’ll kick you out after 10 minutes.

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High-tech smart bathroom lands in downtown San Jose near SAP Center

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 10/04/2026

The community can pick their favorite from five finalists names for the Purple Museum’s mascot through April 20.

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Children’s Discovery Museum’s new rooftop duck needs a name

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 09/04/2026

The nationally touring survey, “Jeremy Frey: Woven,” is now on view at the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University.

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A major exhibition of Native-American woven baskets in the South Bay

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 07/04/2026

The project is expected to bring 109 apartment units downtown.

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Officials celebrate Bank of Italy downtown San Jose housing conversion

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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 06/04/2026

I admired Rod most for his passion; never stopped fighting for our Valley’s—and our planet’s—future. I won’t forget his firm handshake and kind guidance, and we must never forget his legacy. www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/04/r...

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Rod Diridon: Reactions to longtime community leader’s death

The former Santa Clara County supervisor and father of Silicon Valley’s transit system died April 3 at age 87.

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 05/04/2026

Shows creators are veterans of Palo Alto company’s New Works Festival.

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‘Come From Away’ coming to TheatreWorks this month

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 04/04/2026

Originating in Belgium, saison was a “provision beer,” meaning it was brewed in advance to last through the spring and summer months.

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Saison: The perfect beer for the Bay Area’s temperamental spring weather

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Councilmember Anthony Tordillos @tordillosd3.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

As we mourn the loss of Rod Diridon Sr., I know that many of us are reflecting on his legacy as a public transit icon here in Santa Clara County. I wanted to share something about him many of you may not know.

I know that I join many of you across Santa Clara County and beyond in mourning the loss of Rod Diridon Sr., an icon of public transit whose legacy was cemented when Diridon Station was renamed in his honor.

Rod was my sponsor when I joined the Rotary Club of San José. It was a joy to get to know Rod, and last year he shared a story with me that many of you may not know. When he was a rising political star on the County Board of Supervisors and being approached by folks urging him to run for higher office, he had to make a choice: stick to his principles or further his political career.

Rod stuck to his principles. In 1979, he voted to pass a controversial ordinance that banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The backlash was immediate: anti-LGBTQ+ groups rallied attacks on Rod and the other Supervisors and put a measure on the ballot to repeal the ordinance that Santa Clara County voters approved by 40 points. A few months after the vote, Rod ran for state senate and was defeated by a Republican. For many politicians, that could have been career ending. But as he said, “If you don’t vote your conscience, you’re not worth a damn.”

And as we all know, his impact did not end there. Thank you, Rod, for your lifetime of service to Santa Clara County and your tireless work to make the lives of our residents better. Thank you for being an example of putting principles over politics.

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I so appreciate the joy that my editor at @kqedarts.bsky.social put into writing this headline! It's a trippy play, terrific, and the ending is some kind of wild. Runs through April 26 in Berkeley. #hellatheatre www.kqed.org/arts/1398812...

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Sex With a Goat? It's a Thing (In This Play)

‘The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?’ at Shotgun Players transcends its crude premise to raise deeper, probing questions.

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Tyska @jtyska.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It was fun to put the drone up for this story. 50 years of Apple: Five moments that changed how we live www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/01/f... @mercurynews.com

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/04/2026

Paul McCartney was in Cupertino and celebrated 50th anniversary of Apple with a concert setlist filled with Beatles, Wings, solo classics.

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Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/04/2026

For the past 50 years, Apple has been changing the world. In a way, Apple created its own world and invited us to live in it.

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 01/04/2026

From the Apple II to the iPhone, the Cupertino company has revolutionized how we work, shop and play

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50 years of Apple: Five moments that changed how we live

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 31/03/2026

$175 million deal is “once in a lifetime opportunity” to transform track that operated from 1941 to 2024, supporters say

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Environmental group signs deal to buy Golden Gate Fields horse track with plans to create huge new East Bay waterfront park

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 28/03/2026

Habitat for Humanity welcomed new residents to the historic Pallesen building, which will provide four affordable housing units in downtown San Jose.

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New residents moving in five years after historic San Jose building’s relocation

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 28/03/2026

Classic whodunit gets a clever and effective staging from a sharp cast and director Mark Anderson Phillips

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Review: City Lights heightens the twists in killer ‘Dial M for Murder’

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Joe Dante @thejoedante.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Next weekend I’m joining Bob Picardo for a few screenings at the Orinda Theatre in Orinda, CA. A beautiful 1941 theater and longtime Bay Area landmark. We’ll be showing films and sharing stories—it’s also a fundraiser. If you’re in the Bay Area, come by! www.orindamovies.com/events/62036...

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Joe Dante Weekend *** Fundraiser *** — Orinda Theater

A weekend to celebrate the film work of Director, Joe Dante with special guest actor, Robert Picardo

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Sal Pizarro @salpizarro.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

People who want to avoid paying for parking are going to have to become speed-shoppers at Westfield Valley Fair.

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Doug King in San Jose @dekgreen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

An appropriately measured take from @salpizarro.bsky.social. It’s not an easy situation, but given that the park is the center of San Jose, we need a deliberative process.

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 19/03/2026

San Jose has to remove the disgraced labor leaders name from its most popular park, but it shouldn’t rush to decide what replaces it.

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Yes, Cesar Chavez’s name must go, but what do we do then?

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 18/03/2026

Officials are considering the path forward less than two weeks before the statewide holiday named in honor of Chavez.

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Allegations of abuse against Chavez shock Bay Area, where his name adorns dozens of landmarks

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 17/03/2026

This is the land of orange sauce, fish sauce — and so much more

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In San Jose for Nvidia’s AI conference? Here’s where to eat downtown

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 16/03/2026

The Broncos will face frequent bracket participant Kentucky in the opening round.

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Santa Clara returns to March Madness for first time in three decades

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 14/03/2026

Scores of Apple veterans, including original co-founder Ron Wayne, attended the launch event for David Pogue’s new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.”

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Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrated at Computer History Museum

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By David John Chávez @davidjchavez.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Midweek Pulitzer winner. On the job for the @mercurynews.com. #hellatheatre

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 12/03/2026

San Jose State outscored the Broncos 15-4 in points off turnovers and the 84 points were the Spartans’ highest total ever in a conference tournament game.

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No. 11-seeded San Jose State men upset Boise State in Mountain West tournament

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 10/03/2026

Music Mania concert series, corresponding to the NCAA Sweet 16 games at SAP Center in San Jose, is no longer taking place.

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Big Sweet 16 music event starring Shaq suddenly canceled in San Jose

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The Mercury News @mercurynews.com · 09/03/2026

Almost 100 young Santa Clara County artists will have work in this year’s exhibit.

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Sunnyvale students part of biggest juried high school art show on record at NUMU

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