The Mercury News

The Mercury News, previously known as the San Jose Mercury News and commonly referred to as The Merc, is a daily newspaper based in San Jose, California, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is published by the Bay Area News Group, which is a part of Digital First Media. The Mercury News holds the distinction of being the fifth largest newspaper in the United States by circulation. In March 2016, the Bay Area News Group announced a rebranding of the newspaper from its original name to The Mercury News as part of a strategy to consolidate its operations. The new branding was officially launched on April 5, 2016.

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Campus protests flare on a smaller scale than last spring, but with higher stakes

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Collin Binkley

By COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Campus activism has flared as the academic year winds down, with pro-Palestinian demonstrations leading to arrests at several colleges. But the stakes are also much higher. President Donald Trump’s administration has been investigating dozens of colleges over their handling of protests, including allegations of antisemitism, and frozen federal grant money as leverage to press demands for new rules on activism.
Warriors seek new ‘formula’ to save season: ‘Without Steph, the game changes’

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Joseph Dycus

SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors coach Steve Kerr has 48 hours to solve the puzzle known as the Timberwolves’ defense, two days to craft a new “formula” after the successful standard was dashed to pieces 15 minutes into the team’s second-round series with Minnesota.
Exclusive: MLS commissioner Garber talks Messi, Apple TV deal and John Fisher

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Cam Inman

MLS commissioner Don Garber conducted an exclusive interview shead of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami’s game Wednesday night against the Earthquakes
Man gets 9 years for San Leandro skate bar killing

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Nate Gartrell

OAKLAND — A man was sentenced to nine years in state prison after pleading no contest to a fatal shooting at a San Leandro skate park, court records show. The plea deal was reached in January, just three months after police arrested Stevenson and a woman, Ebony Cook, on murder and accessory charges, respectively. Cook was released from jail the day after her Oct. 17 arrest, but missed a court appearance the following week and has been listed as a wanted fugitive ever since, records show.
Bay Area breweries win big at state and international competitions

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Jay Brooks

Bay Area breweries dominated in two major beer competitions that took place in recent weeks: The Brewer’s Cup of California and World Beer Cup. Among the standouts? Morgan Territory Brewing and Ghost Town Brewing. Here’s what to know. Brewer’s Cup of CaliforniaThe California State Fair competition, also known as the Brewer’s Cup of California, pits all California breweries against each other in Sacramento.
79-year-old California dies in carjacking when suspect drives off, dragging the victim from his vehicle

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Andrea Klick

A 79-year-old motorist carjacked near downtown Norco on Monday was fatally injured when the perpetrator dragged the victim while making his getaway, authorities said. The deadly carjacking was reported at about 12:20 p.m. Monday at the ARCO gas station at 675 Hidden Valley Parkway, less than a mile east of the 15 Freeway, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Viral Bay Area projection activist reaches $120,000 settlement in civil rights lawsuit against Bay Area city

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Katie Lauer

In Nov. 2021, Alan Marling faced $437 in penalties for creating a public nuisance and other minor charges
The Top 4 Misconceptions About Cannabis

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Amy Hansen

By Amy Hansen, The Fresh ToastThe federal government dithers and spreads misinformation – so here are some facts about cannabisThe federal government is still debating cannabis, despite 88% of the country wanting it legal and major medical and science institute acknowledging it has help benefits. But some old guard remnants of the War on Drugs, espouse outdate information which doesn’t acknowledge the medical benefits of cannabis.
If Gov. Newsom doesn’t solve California homeless crisis, can he be president?

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Julia Prodis Sulek

“I can tell you, the very first thing his opponents will show you in an attack ad is homeless encampments in California and say, ‘What Gavin Newsom did for California, he’ll do for America,'” said Claremont McKenna College political science professor Jack Pitney. Whether Newsom’s latest get-tough plan announced Monday urging local governments to adopt ordinances to clear out homeless encampments will work — and whether doing so can help propel him to the White House — remains to be seen.
Goldberg: Can Hakeem Jeffries break through?

1 day ago | mercurynews.com | Michelle Goldberg

Last week I went down to Washington to speak to Hakeem Jeffries, the House minority leader, after he gave a speech marking Donald Trump’s calamitous first 100 days in office. At a time when many Democrats feel leaderless, Jeffries, usually a relentlessly on-message inside operator, had been stepping further into the public eye.