9+ hour, 8+ min ago   (143+ words) The Mercury News Asking Eric: I inherited a house, and I made a big mistake with my sister Milpitas woman killed 2 of her friends the same day, one in hit-and-run, police say Asking Eric: My husband of 4 years doesn’t know…...

12+ hour, 59+ min ago   (143+ words) The Mercury News Hundreds turned out for the annual Splatter festival that ran from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Emerald Glen Park on Saturday in Dublin. The festival featured community performances including those from Pallen’s Martial Arts; Mongolian dance; and The Longboards,…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (176+ words) The Orchard Music Series was set to kick off Sept. 17 at the Sunnyvale Community Center Amphitheater with a pop music mash-up by the Peelers. Other concerts in the series are Chicago and Steely Dan tribute band Aja Vu on Sept....

22+ hour, 23+ min ago   (168+ words) Word Game: September 13, 2026 The Mercury News TODAY’S WORD — SIBILATE (SIH-bih-late: To hiss.) Average mark 54 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 69 or more words in SIBILATE? TODAY’S WORD — SIBILATE: abet able ableist ablest aisle albeit alibi alit astilbe bail bait…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (791+ words) Dear Eric: I’ve been married for four years, and I recently learned that some of my husband’s stories about his past are lies. I had his mom bring old pictures of him to his birthday party I put together. I…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (301+ words) For its final event of 2026, Viva CalleSJ is going somewhere it’s never been this Sunday. The “open streets” initiative — which closes about six miles of roadway to motor vehicles and turns them over to cyclists, walkers and skaters — will take…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (214+ words) So we’re officially in the post-Labor Day lull, only we don’t feel much like lulling. So let’s get going on a fun and delicious weekend, shall we? As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (595+ words) From a free concert by a Bay Area blues great to a Native American comedy show and the launch of the new San Francisco Opera season, there’s a lot of great stuff to catch on Bay Area stages this weekend…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (584+ words) CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Phillippe, 52; Colin Firth, 66; Amy Irving, 73; Joe Perry, 76. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Engage in events that offer insight into something you want to pursue. What you discover will help you connect to someone who can help…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (64+ words) TODAY’S WORD — BOTCHING (BOT-ching: Fouling up hopelessly.) Average mark 21 words Time limit 30 minutes Can you find 26 or more words in BOTCHING? The list will be published tomorrow. YESTERDAY’S WORD — AFFRONTS: affront arson faro fast font fort front frost oast osar…...