hundreds participate in the San Francisco Pride Parade
The 55th annual San Francisco Pride Parade marched, danced and skipped down Market Street in an array of music, dancing, a sea of rainbows and costumes to celebrate the “Queer…
San Jose’s Alum Rock Park hit by ‘BioBlitz’
Editor’s Note: This article was written for Mosaic, an independent journalism training program for high school students who report and photograph stories under the guidance of professional journalists. Camera in…
Bullpen can’t hold lead for Verlander as Giants lose to White Sox
The wait continues for Justin Verlander. Seeking his first win of the season in his 13th start, the Giants bullpen faltered in the bottom of the seventh of a 5-2…
Baby Phoenix’s family calls for change two years after infant’s death
Baby Phoenix Castro’s family were among about a dozen people who gathered Saturday for a San Jose vigil to remember the infant two years after her fatal fentanyl overdose —…
Republican senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says – The Mercury News
WASHINGTON (AP/By FATIMA HUSSEIN) — The changes made to President Donald Trump’s big tax bill in the Senate would pile trillions onto the nation’s debt load while resulting in even…
The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite Edition SUV
What is a Passport? The Passport is a midsize SUV built in the Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant and sold in North America by Honda. The new 2026 Passport TrailSport Elite…
Cupertino is taking nominations for community service awards – The Mercury News
CREST Awards Nominations are open for the 2025 CREST, or “Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken,” awards. The City of Cupertino uses the awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their…
Milpitas Library hosts Video Game Film Festival – The Mercury News
Game faces The Milpitas Library is hosting a Video Game Film Festival on three Sundays in July. Three movies about gaming and games will be screened on each day in…
The 100-mile hike across Tour du Mont Blanc
Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip a local reader took across three countries in Europe. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/. FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND:…
Congress’ proposed cuts to Pell threaten thousands of California students’ aid
Thousands of Bay Area students could soon face a new hurdle when it comes to paying for college: deep cuts to federal financial aid. Republican lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are…