The Mercury News - 2023-05-21

• An auction of prosthetic­s, mermaids to benefit turtles
• Scorsese debuts new film to cheers
• Biden voices optimism on debt negotiatio­ns
• 2024 GOP hopefuls rush to defend Marine who used fatal chokehold
• DeSantis asks that judge be disqualifi­ed from Disney's suit
• Changing circumstan­ces paved way for Biden to shift on F-16s for Ukraine
• Russia: Wagner private army seizes Bakhmut
• Uvalde families dig in for gun lawsuit
• British novelist Amis dies at 73
• Trans girl told to dress as boy misses graduation
• Lawmakers underminin­g our democracy
• Plastic pipe water systems aren't worth the health risks
• Ending the foolish fight over Feinstein's future
• California's education achievemen­t gap defies billions in school spending
• Illegal conversion­s into machine guns endangerin­g police
• Tale of migrants displacing vets turns out to be false
• Union: Victims of deadly I-5 crash were farmworker­s
• Stranded Afghans risk crossing jungle to U.S.
• In flood-stricken area of Italy, residents fear more
• F-18 fighter jet in accident at air base; pilot safely ejects
• Sinn Fein's Northern Ireland election success adds to pressure on Brexit
• Emails reveal conduct of 2 on council
• Block party draws a crowd to Historic District
• State voids $200M in tax refunds to balance the budget
• Judge rules DA's filing practices are racist
• Community healing event set for Thursday as part of social justice calendar
• Seeing elephants up close in a natural habitat
• Montalvo's Carriage House has everything in its lineup from Hawaiian music to stand-up comedy
• `Mr. Saratoga' honored with plaque at building that he helped rescue
• Saratoga awards $5,400 in grants for community events
• Artists show their handiwork in new exhibit
• Los Gatos' Promenades were `great party' while they lasted, but no more
• S.F. man charged with attempted murder in firing at mail carrier
• STRONG JEANS
• The New York Times Crossword
• Aces on Bridge
• After moving, relocated friend wants to reconnect over Zoom
• Horoscope »
• Cohabiting couple struggles to unpack all their `stuff'
• Part 2: Get that yard ready for summer entertainm­ent
• Yes, write those thank-you notes
• BITTERSWEE­T
• Vegas opens WNBA title defense with lopsided win
• Gorman's blast lifts Cards past Dodgers
• Stars draw on experience after Game 1 OT loss
• California defeats College Park 1-0 on King's walkoff inside-the-park homer
• Pittsburg wins again, will face De La Salle in the DI semifinals
• Cup drivers facing unfamiliar venue in All-Star race at North Wilkesboro
• Signs of engine trouble
• What to do after an auto accident
• The 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line Subcompact Crossover SUV
• 2023 Toyota Sequoia: big is beautiful, pricey
• Dear Car Talk:
• Discoverin­g a `fun' state can be tricky endeavor
• The Fed considerin­g skipping a hike in June
• Use 4% rule cautiously
• Under the umbrella
• Rapid increase of food costs has Argentines struggling
• You don't have to contribute on her happy day
• U.S. manufactur­ers experienci­ng ups and downs after pandemic
• What do you do if you’re asked to return to the office after a lengthy remote work arrangemen­t?
• Bay Area's Black Restaurant Week rolls out a delicious list of specials
• The best bottled balsamic vinaigrett­es
• Life is greener in a new home
• What kind of home appreciati­on can you expect?
• The eight most expensive homes that reported sold in Los Gatos the week of April 17
• A FOND FAREWELL TO NCIS: LOS ANGELES
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• COUCH THEATHER

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