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mercurynews.com > 01/23/2026 > gilroy-mother-of-twins-dies-days-after-husband-from-crosswalk-collision-after-school-drop-off

Gilroy: Mother of twins dies days after husband from crosswalk collision after school drop-off

Gilroy: Mother of twins dies days after husband from crosswalk collision after school drop-off4+ hour, 1+ min ago   (253+ words) GILROY " The mother of 7-year-old twins has died from injuries she suffered last week when she and her husband were hit by a driver after dropping off their daughter at school, according to authorities and friends and family. Stacia Stuart,…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/25/2025 > a-powerball-player-in-arkansas-has-won-a-1-817-billion-lottery-jackpot-2

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas has won a $1.817 billion lottery jackpot4+ week, 1+ day ago   (323+ words) A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game's three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the Powerball number being 19. Final ticket sales pushed the jackpot…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/02/2025 > college-of-san-mateo-training-exercise

Training exercise fuels active shooter fears at College of San Mateo

Training exercise fuels active shooter fears at College of San Mateo1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (179+ words) SAN MATEO " A surprise law enforcement training exercise at the College of San Mateo fueled fears of an active shooter late Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. Armed individuals and screams were reported between 5:15 and 5:20 p.m. around Building 12, the College of San…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/09/2025 > economy-jobs-walmart-store-layoff-retail-pleasanton-east-bay-employ

Walmart will shut East Bay store and eliminate scores of jobs

Walmart will shut East Bay store and eliminate scores of jobs4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (230+ words) PLEASANTON " Walmart has decided to close its store in Pleasanton in a move that will affect nearly 100 jobs. The retailer said it will eliminate 87 jobs at its 3112 Santa Rita Rd. neighborhood market store, according to a WARN notice the company…...

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mercurynews.com > 07/31/2025 > killings-arkansas-park

Killings in Arkansas park: Schoolteacher arrested while getting a haircut

Killings in Arkansas park: Schoolteacher arrested while getting a haircut5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (644+ words) By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE | Associated Press State Police arrested Andrew James McGann on Wednesday at a barbershop in Springdale, about 30 miles from the park, according to Col. Stacie Rhoads, commander of the department's criminal investigation division. McGann was…...

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mercurynews.com > 07/29/2025 > think-youve-found-a-lost-cat-heres-what-to-do-and-not-to-do

Think you’ve found a lost cat? Here’s what to do — and not to do

Think you’ve found a lost cat? Here’s what to do — and not to do5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (475+ words) Unless the cat is clearly ill or injured, feeding a cat you don't know, bringing them into your house or bringing them to a shelter can do more harm than good Mill Valley resident Prentice Sellers was on vacation last…...

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mercurynews.com > 06/07/2025 > recaptured-arkansas-prison-escapee-known-as-the-devil-in-the-ozarks-sent-to-supermax-prison

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ sent to SuperMax prison

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ sent to SuperMax prison7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (678+ words) By Jack Brook and Jeff Martin | Associated Press Convicted killer and recaptured prison escapee Grant Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," has been transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison southeast of Little Rock, Arkansas prison authorities announced Saturday....

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mercurynews.com > 05/29/2025 > did-prison-kitchen-job-enable-devil-of-the-ozarks-escape

Did prison kitchen job enable ‘Devil of the Ozarks’ escape?

Did prison kitchen job enable ‘Devil of the Ozarks’ escape?7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (485+ words) By Andrew DeMillo, Jeff Martin and Safiyah Riddle | Associated Press Arkansas authorities are looking at whether a job in the prison kitchen played a role in the escape of a convicted former police chief known as the "Devil in the…...

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mercurynews.com > 05/25/2025 > at-six-flags-discovery-kingdom-interact-with-dolpins-and-lions-this-summer

At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, meet the dolphins, lions and giraffes

At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, meet the dolphins, lions and giraffes7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (540+ words) A child participates in "paint and create" with a dolphin at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, which is open daily from May 23 through Aug. 10 this year (photo courtesy of Six Flags). Ever since the end of pandemic restrictions, Six Flags Discovery…...

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mercurynews.com > 03/30/2025 > dre-greenlaw-broncos-leaving-49ers

Why Dre Greenlaw left for Denver, despite the 49ers’ best efforts

Why Dre Greenlaw left for Denver, despite the 49ers’ best efforts9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1245+ words) San Francisco 49ers' Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter of their NFC divisional playoff game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers…...