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![San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump. San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt on former President Donald Trump.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-L-PIZARRO-COL-0517-01.jpg?w=129)
Real-life drama upends San Jose musical’s opening night
San Jose Playhouse postponed its production of Stephen Sondheim's "Assassins" a day after the attempt...
![The Fremont Union High School District board of trustees approved a $31.6 million contract to update the turf fields at Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, Monta Vista and Cupertino high schools. The Fremont Union High School District board of trustees approved a $31.6 million contract to update the turf fields at Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, Monta Vista and Cupertino high schools.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SJM-L-FIELDS-0226-2.jpg?w=140)
Artificial turf fields to remain at Cupertino, Sunnyvale high schools
The Fremont Union High School District board of trustees approved a $31.6 million contract to...
![The group was reportedly hiding large shipments of drugs in semi-trucks and crossing the border to awaiting labs and safe houses sprinkled throughout California. The group was reportedly hiding large shipments of drugs in semi-trucks and crossing the border to awaiting labs and safe houses sprinkled throughout California.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-SMUGGLE-0719-2.jpg?w=93)
They purportedly shipped vegetables into California from Mexico. But this trucking company was secretly moving tons of meth, feds say
The group was reportedly hiding large shipments of drugs in semi-trucks and crossing the border...
![The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California. The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-CHAININ-0718-7_ad75f7.jpg?w=121)
Survivors of child marriage hold ‘chain-in’ protest outside South Bay legislator’s office
The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California.
![Sonoma's landscapes come to life in the legends of this new book. Sonoma's landscapes come to life in the legends of this new book.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-L-SARRIS-1.jpg?w=132)
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Lessons from the land: Greg Sarris’ new stories reflect on the natural world and Native America identity
Sonoma's landscapes come to life in the legends of this new book.
![Police believe the defendant and the victim were arguing over money just before the April 2023 killing. Police believe the defendant and the victim were arguing over money just before the April 2023 killing.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EBT-L-OAKCOURT-05XX-14.jpg?w=131)
Antioch man takes plea deal, 10-year prison term in Oakland homicide
Police believe the defendant and the victim were arguing over money just before the April...
![Mick Jagger leads the Rolling Stones in an exhilarating 2-hour concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Mick Jagger leads the Rolling Stones in an exhilarating 2-hour concert at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-STONES-0719-11.jpg?w=117)
Review: Rolling Stones fans find complete ‘Satisfaction’ at Levi’s Stadium
Mick Jagger leads the Rolling Stones in an exhilarating 2-hour concert at Levi's Stadium in...
![Larry Magid: How to type faster on a smartphone Larry Magid: How to type faster on a smartphone](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SJM-Z-LARRYMAGID-01.jpg?w=121)
Magid: How to type faster on a smartphone
I started typing when I was in elementary school and took a typing class in...
![Mark Danaj, 55, was censured and expelled from the International City/County Management Association, a professional group that offers training and guidance to thousands of city leaders and managers across the nation. Mark Danaj, 55, was censured and expelled from the International City/County Management Association, a professional group that offers training and guidance to thousands of city leaders and managers across the nation.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SJM-L-DANAJCOURT-0627-2.jpg?w=108)
Disgraced former Fremont city manager kicked out of government association
Mark Danaj, 55, was censured and expelled from the International City/County Management Association, a professional...
![A heat advisory will be in effect Thursday and Friday for the interior parts of the region. A heat advisory will be in effect Thursday and Friday for the interior parts of the region.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-HEATCOST-0706-1.jpg?w=132)
Bay Area’s latest heat wave may be hotter than initially anticipated
A heat advisory will be in effect Thursday and Friday for the interior parts of...