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Mercury News Letters to the Editor for April 21, 2024
San Jose
Former San Jose fire captain arraigned on charges related to lewd acts with a minor
Spencer Parker was arrested by Folsom police on April 1 and arraigned on April 3. He is currently out on bail.
Santa Clara County
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Tech companies slash hundreds more Bay Area jobs as layoffs persist
Tech companies have revealed plans to chop hundreds more jobs in the Bay Area.
San Mateo County
1 dead in single-occupancy car accident after driving car off of San Mateo County cliff
A man was reported dead on the scene after driving his car off of a cliff and plunging 200 feet at Gray Whale Cove in Montara early Thursday afternoon, according to law enforcement.
Oakland
Oakland A’s on a roll heading into challenging East Coast trip
The A's are 7-4 in their last 11 games as pitching, defense have improved after...
Alameda County
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Why new Dublin football coach Napoleon Kaufman says this job is perfect for him
Former Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman, who led O'Dowd to a state title in 2016,...
San Francisco County
Nearly half of residents struggle to pay bills in one California city
The picture is mixed across California. More than 85% of adults in San Francisco didn’t...
Contra Costa County
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Heritage stays in control of first place in BVAL with comeback win over Pittsburg
Heritage earns crucial 4-3 win over Pittsburg, inches closer to Bay Valley Athletic League title.
California
California sees two more property insurers exit from market
The two companies disclosed their plans in filings submitted to the California Department of Insurance....