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Letters: Deaf child’s deportation seems like a nightmare
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (578+ words) Re: "Deportation of deaf child, family draws outrage" (Page A1, March 7). I fear that we are misusing the name "United States." I don't feel that we are inclusive or united. A six-year-old deaf child was deported without his hearing aids. Is…...
Letters: Story lacks relevant details on school closures
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (646+ words) Re: "Plan to close up to 9 schools delayed" (Page B1, March 5). The article in the Mercury News was informative, but it missed some very important information. The article neglects to mention the salaries of the leaders of not only the local…...
Sunnyvale students part of biggest juried high school art show on record at NUMU
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (245+ words) Two Sunnyvale high school students are among the 97 artists whose work has been chosen for ArtNow 2026, the annual juried show at New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) for high school students in Santa Clara County. NUMU received more than 600 submissions from…...
Milpitas student part of biggest juried high school art show on record at NUMU
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (177+ words) Milpitas High School freshman Cindy Xu is among the 97 artists whose work has been chosen for ArtNow 2026, the annual juried show at New Museum Los Gatos (NUMU) for high school students in Santa Clara County. This show features the largest…...
Dear Abby: I was clobbered by my son’s decision to change his name
1+ week, 1+ day ago (507+ words) DEAR ABBY: My son recently remarried. I wasn't involved in any of the preparations. I was also not acknowledged at the wedding and felt like just another guest. My son decided to change his last name without informing me about…...
Celebrini, Sherwood come up large as Sharks earn thrilling win over Canadiens
1+ week, 2+ day ago (288+ words) SAN JOSE " No one has accused the San Jose Sharks of playing boring hockey this season, especially on this homestand. After the Sharks lost a three-goal lead in the third period, Kiefer Sherwood scored with 3:23 left in regulation time to…...
Opinion: Medi-Cal is failing to protect children’s eyesight
2+ week, 3+ day ago (609+ words) In a California classroom today, a teacher is writing a math equation on a whiteboard. Later, he or she will display assignment instructions on a projection screen before asking students to read at their desks. This is largely how learning…...
Dear Abby: I’m resentful that my family opposes the rules about my baby
2+ week, 4+ day ago (498+ words) DEAR ABBY: I am having a baby in five months. My doctor is recommending that anyone who visits the baby in the first three months be up to date on vaccines (Tdap, flu, COVID and, for age 60-plus, RSV). We…...
The best postpartum belly wrap for core support
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) As your baby grows during pregnancy, your abdominal muscles start to stretch, causing their strength to decrease over time. These muscles are usually at their weakest during the first few weeks after childbirth. Wearing a postpartum belly wrap can give…...
8 products to help your child sleep through the night
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (548+ words) It can be hard on children and parents alike when children have trouble sleeping through the night. Regardless of whether the child is a newborn, toddler or preschooler, bedtime routines can be a frustrating part of the evening that you…...