The Mercury News

Major corporate donors helping to fund San Jose events around Super Bowl, World Cup

Nearly a month before the Super Bowl comes to Levi's Stadium, San Jose has announced that it has raised nearly $5 million for entertainment events it plans to host around the major sporting events coming to Silicon Valley in 2026.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan speaks at a press conference at Mineta International Airport about preparations for the major sporting events coming to Silicon Valley in 2026. (Devan Patel/Bay Area News Group)

Archive photo of Chancellor Ron Galatolo speaking to students, faculty and staff about cuts the community college district was facing in 2009 at the College of San Mateo in San Mateo. (Karl Mondon/Staff)

‘It’s good to be king’: Jury weighs corruption case against former San Mateo college chancellor

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‘We’re going to smoke you’: Weeks after John Beam’s killing, another Oakland coach is targeted for murder, police say

The Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell is one of the newer luxury theaters
in the Bay Area, with a bar and lounge, in-theater food and cocktail
service and luxury recliners. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell announces it’s closing after seven years

A plate of Chicken Boti Sizzler gives off steam at Zareen's. Look for the popular Pakistani and North Indian restaurant to open soon in Sunnyvale. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

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Crime and Public Safety

Feds secure new racketeering indictment, link more murders to Monterey County gang

Nine reputed members of Salinas Acosta Plaza have been tied to 11 murder and 14 attempted murder cases along with robbery and drug trafficking allegations.

Sports

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green #23 warms up before their NBA game against the Orlando Magic at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Draymond Green’s defense — even diminished — still outweighs offensive struggles for Warriors

Draymond Green is battling injuries and Father Time, showing his age but still elevating the Warriors on some areas of the court.

Real Estate

Wealthy families are still bullishly spending on housing in a way that others are not. (TK Images LLC via Bloomberg)

The trends dominating the luxury real estate market in 2026

The rich are increasingly looking for properties that can accommodate extended families. Mllennials and Gen Xers are driving the shift as they search for homes that work for both young children and aging parents.