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Bay Area’s Olympians explain why the region is a water polo hotbed
![A trio of East Bay clubs are at the forefront of NorCal's influence on the U.S. Olympic roster, and some coaches are seeking to uproot the increasingly expensive system. A trio of East Bay clubs are at the forefront of NorCal's influence on the U.S. Olympic roster, and some coaches are seeking to uproot the increasingly expensive system.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BAYPOLO-06XX-6.jpg?w=525)
A trio of East Bay clubs are at the forefront of NorCal's influence on the U.S. Olympic roster, and some coaches are seeking to uproot the increasingly expensive system.
Alameda County
![The holiday weekend arrives just as a week-long heat wave has begun scorching California. The holiday weekend arrives just as a week-long heat wave has begun scorching California.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-L-CALTRANS-06XX-11.jpg?w=541)
Bay Area highways and airports expected to be crowded amid record Fourth of July travel
The holiday weekend arrives just as a week-long heat wave has begun scorching California.
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East Oakland shooting leaves one dead, another injured
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Man in RV fatally shot in Oakland
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Fremont
![Map shows parts of California that may have power shut off to reduce wildfire risk Map shows parts of California that may have power shut off to reduce wildfire risk](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PGE-PSPS-Map-For-7-2-2024.png?w=494)
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs: How to see if power will go out in your neighborhood due to wildfire danger
Here are three steps you can take to find out whether PG&E will shut off power in your neighborhood during hot, dry and windy conditions to prevent a wildfire.
Newark
![Odds are Mike Bucci will leave the Tri-City area because he wants to purchase a home. Odds are Mike Bucci will leave the Tri-City area because he wants to purchase a home.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EBT-L-RESIGNS-0629-2_676735.jpg?w=525)
‘I’m playing the lottery twice a week’: Newark councilman resigns, says he’s priced out of town
Odds are Mike Bucci will leave the Tri-City area because he wants to purchase a home.
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Driver killed in Fremont crash identified
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Union City
![To celebrate Go Skate Day, local skateboarder Felipe Franco shared his love of the sport. To celebrate Go Skate Day, local skateboarder Felipe Franco shared his love of the sport.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-SKATEDAY-1.jpg?w=525)
Bay Area skateboarding coach embraces lifelong passion
To celebrate Go Skate Day, local skateboarder Felipe Franco shared his love of the sport.
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Home sale prices from Alameda County, June 2, 2024
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Hayward
![The victim did not sustain any injuries from the shooting. The victim did not sustain any injuries from the shooting.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20140205__p_73e30f38-1345-4ad0-adae-8598980381f0lsoriginalph-1.jpg?w=526)
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CHP seeks information on East Bay freeway shooting
The victim did not sustain any injuries from the shooting.
Castro Valley
![The sentences drew another sharp rebuke from the victim's sister, who tearfully blasted plea deals that allowed the suspects to avoid first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. The sentences drew another sharp rebuke from the victim's sister, who tearfully blasted plea deals that allowed the suspects to avoid first-degree murder and kidnapping charges.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/S117357191.jpg?w=620)
Two men sentenced in grisly killing where Baby Yoda doll and AC Transit bus provided key evidence
The sentences drew another sharp rebuke from the victim's sister, who tearfully blasted plea deals...
San Leandro
![There was no Spare the Air Alert in effect for the first time since Saturday. There was no Spare the Air Alert in effect for the first time since Saturday.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EBT-L-CLOFIRESUN-0618-1.jpg?w=497)
Map: Air advisory for Bay Area goes out as smoke from Point, Sites fires sends haze
There was no Spare the Air Alert in effect for the first time since Saturday.
Alameda
![The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in the 2800 block of Mound Street. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in the 2800 block of Mound Street.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/thinkstockphotos-95403440-1.jpg?w=620)
Three charged in armed East Bay carjacking of woman, 4-year-old children
The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in the 2800 block of Mound Street.
Oakland
![Andy Duong has ties to cafe earlier searched by state authorities, records say.
Andy Duong has ties to cafe earlier searched by state authorities, records say.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-DUONGCAFE-0701-3.jpg?w=519)
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Oakland FBI raid subject linked to establishment suspected of human trafficking, selling drugs
Andy Duong has ties to cafe earlier searched by state authorities, records say.
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Man killed, woman wounded in Oakland shootings
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Lotto ticket worth almost $120,000 bought in East Bay
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Berkeley
![We selected four players and one coach from each of the 12 schools for their hypothetical football Mt. Rushmore. We selected four players and one coach from each of the 12 schools for their hypothetical football Mt. Rushmore.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Pac-12-Enhanced-Broadcasts-Football.jpg?w=525)
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Before the Pac-12 disappears: Our picks for each school’s football Mt. Rushmore (players and coaches)
We selected four players and one coach from each of the 12 schools for their...
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The best pizza in the U.S. is… right here in Berkeley?
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Albany
![Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a communications lifeline in cases of a natural disasters like fires and floods, power outages or emergency health crises. Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a communications lifeline in cases of a natural disasters like fires and floods, power outages or emergency health crises.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STC-L-PHCPUC-0511-01.jpg?w=525)
AT&T must keep providing landline service in California, regulator rules
Critics said AT&T's proposal would have stripped many older people and rural residents of a...
Tri Valley
![Linebacker Marco Jones, the Bay Area's top prospect in the class of 2025, commits to Texas A&M over offers from USC, Texas and reigning champion Michigan Linebacker Marco Jones, the Bay Area's top prospect in the class of 2025, commits to Texas A&M over offers from USC, Texas and reigning champion Michigan](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BNG-L-SRVCAL-1020-16.jpg?w=525)
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CFB recruiting: Bay Area’s Marco Jones commits to Texas A&M
Linebacker Marco Jones, the Bay Area's top prospect in the class of 2025, commits to...
Pleasanton
!["The Pleasanton City Council is using scare tactics to ramrod a permanent half-cent sales tax increase to the citizens." "The Pleasanton City Council is using scare tactics to ramrod a permanent half-cent sales tax increase to the citizens."](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GettyImages-1225059227.jpg?w=545)
Say no to 0.5% Pleasanton sales tax: Letter to the editor
"The Pleasanton City Council is using scare tactics to ramrod a permanent half-cent sales tax...
Livermore
![From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres. From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BCN-20210523-CALFIRE-LOGO-01.jpg?w=498)
Firefighters make progress on Mines Fire in eastern Alameda County
From 10 acres on Saturday, the fire is now down to 5 acres.