The Mercury News - 2021-12-27

• State’s $31B surplus eyed for social fixes
• Mountain travelers trapped by snow
• Eye drops offer a new option to reading glasses for some
• ‘Spider-Man’ earns more than $1 billion
• Federal program offers cash to cover COVID funeral costs
• Coronaviru­s variant disrupts holiday travel but not shopping
• Israel planning to double Golan Heights settlers
• Group builds next generation of Silicon Valley leaders
• ‘Sorriest’ bus stop not yet changed
• New trial ahead in 2009 stabbing after testimony on gloves debunked
• Back home? Here’s where to get tested
• The Daily Commuter
• Father accused of killing baby given a new date for hearing
• Those that have, should give
• BOSA EXPRESS AN INSPIRATIO­N
• Veterans fill 2021 with memorable moments
• Saints’ Jordan not letting up in 2nd decade, on field or off
• Expanded testing goes into place as COVID-19 surges
• Last place a lock for Seahawks after loss
• Buffalo steps up, nabs top spot
• Burrow’s record day puts Bengals in first
• Today’s crossword
• Why Chinese firm dominates EV batteries
• The best financial books of 2021
• It’s been a home for decades, but legal only recently

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