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Letters: Trump unequivocally puts himself above the Constitution
Also: Government victimization | No de-escalation | Vaccinate kids | Fear for nation | Stand for U.S. Mercury News reader letters to the editor for Jan. 13, 2026.
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Sharks’ Celebrini says what he thinks of McDavid, MacKinnon, and his own Hart Trophy buzz
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini believes Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon are the best players in the NHL.
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Hayward: In the week of Dec. 8 best deals on homes
A house in Hayward that sold for $550,000 tops the list of the most affordable real estate sales in Hayward in the past week.
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Caltrain copper theft suspect caught in San Mateo County
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, South San Francisco Police worked together on the arrest.
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Yosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February
Horsetail Fall waterfall glows orange and red in scenic display near El Capitan
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Letters: If polluters paid for damage, state’s deficit would be less
Also: Going all-electric | HPV vaccinations | Valuing himself | Oppose Trump | Government culpable. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for Jan. 13, 2026.
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49ers’ George Kittle reaches out to fans on Instagram after season-ending injury
George Kittle says he's disappointment but says in Instagram post `We are not done yet!'
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan considers run for California governor
Mahan points to homelessness, public safety and what he calls “business as usual” in Sacramento as reasons he’s reassessing his political future.
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Fremont: In the week of Dec. 8 best deals on homes
A condo in Fremont that sold for $545,000 tops the list of the most affordable real estate sales in Fremont in the past week.
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Sen. Smith: Trump administration ‘attempting to cover up what happened’
Plus: Democratic reps denied entry to detention facility; thousands protest ICE; other states look to rein in ICE; and Oglala Sioux Tribe members detained by ICE. The post...
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ICE killing involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE itself
Policies governing ICE, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, don't clearly instruct officers to get out of the way of moving vehicles when possible to avoid...
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Dumpster fire: What’s the future of the North Loop’s giant trash incinerator?
Hennepin County’s long-range plan to shut down the facility isn’t nearly fast enough for some residents. The post Dumpster fire: What’s the future of the North Loop’s giant...
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Here’s what’s really happening with child care fraud in Minnesota
Evidence is nowhere near the epidemic levels a viral YouTube video would suggest — but it hasn’t stopped a crackdown on child care funding. Here's a fact check. The post Here’s...
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Did Kristi Noem’s comments after an ICE agent killed a Minneapolis woman lead to the agent’s identification?
The agent had been injured during a previous ICE operation in the Twin Cities. The post Did Kristi Noem’s comments after an ICE agent killed a Minneapolis woman lead to the...
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More than 2,000 arrested in Twin Cities ICE operation
Plus: Minneapolis police chief criticizes ICE; a video captures ICE ramming a door to a home; cities to ask Legislature for clean-water funds; Sun Country announces merger. The...
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Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
The state of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul are suing the federal government to stop an enforcement surge by ICE following a fatal shooting last week. The post Minnesota...
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Guthrie’s ‘Somewhere’ imagines a Puerto Rican family in the shadows of ‘West Side Story’
Production comes to life with evocative choreography and costume. The post Guthrie’s ‘Somewhere’ imagines a Puerto Rican family in the shadows of ‘West Side Story’ appeared...
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ICE takes Operation Metro Surge into Greater Minnesota
Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in rural areas spiked over the weekend, particularly in southern Minnesota. The post ICE takes Operation Metro Surge into...
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NYC hospital accuses nurses’ union of seeking protections for workers arriving drunk, high as strike begins
Historic nurses strike hits NYC as 15,000 workers walk off. Hospitals accuse union of unreasonable demands including protections for impaired staff.
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Ex-NFL player missing for 7 months, sister says
Former New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing for about seven months as his sister makes a desperate plea to figure out where he is.
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UK targets Elon Musk’s X with fines and possible ban over Grok deepfake abuse
The U.K.'s communications regulator, Ofcom, launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform following reports of AI chatbot Grok creating illegal deepfake images.
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Red-Washing: How the media sanitizes a Marxist-Leninist revolutionary as a ‘preschool teacher’
Far-left consultants recommend protest groups "lead with sympathetic characters." A Grand Rapids, Mich., socialist activist got just that with an arrested member rebranded a...
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Mom killed shielding kids after husband erupts in rage over NFL game: police
Florida mom Crystal Roure shot protecting children when husband Jason Kenney flew into rage over NFL game, police say. Roure died after telling son to call 911.
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Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Fast-food workers in Missouri received death threats from an angry customer during a refund dispute, according to a Facebook post, with one employee being just 16 years old.
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Paramount's ‘Landman’ tackles woke roommate culture and safe-space politics
Latest "Landman" episode sees Ainsley clash with her they/them roommate over safe spaces and dietary restrictions while on campus for cheer camp.
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New Jersey man fractures girl's skull by allegedly throwing rock through school bus window, arrest made
A New Jersey man was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock that smashed through a school bus window, fracturing a young girl’s skull, police said.
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George Clooney speaks French at Golden Globes after Trump mocked him
George Clooney spoke French at the Golden Globes after gaining French citizenship, prompting speculation about a subtle response to Trump's comments.
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Jeffries says DHS Secretary Noem 'should be run out of town' amid ICE shooting backlash
The top House Democrat is accusing the DHS secretary of "depraved indifference" after an ICE agent shot U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good during a Minneapolis operation.
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Senate advances $174B package as Minnesota ICE shooting fuels DHS funding fight
Government shutdown looms as Senate passes first funding hurdle but faces Jan. 30 deadline. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., says continuing resolution likely needed.
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Washington Post urges Supreme Court to 'save women’s sports' ahead of major trans athlete case
The Washington Post editorial board defended women's sports in an opinion piece on Sunday ahead of a Supreme Court case hearing on transgender athletes.
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