California The first day of fall is here. Here are 5 things you probably didn't knowThe Mercury News - Patrick Perron Yes, the season for chunky scarves, pumpkin-spiced everything and fantasy football is upon us. Fall, autumn, harvest season — whatever you call it — …
Thomas Cook Thomas Cook collapse: What will happen to stranded travelersThe Mercury News - Reuters LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest travel firm, collapsed on Monday, stranding hundreds of thousands of vacationers around …
San Jose, CA PHOTOS: Bike riders fill the streets of San Jose for Viva CalleSJThe Mercury News - Randy Vazquez Click here if you’re unable to view the photo gallery on your mobile device. From Japantown all the way to the Rose Garden bicycle riders filled the …
Sailing East Bay family's 10-year sailing adventure to the Southern HemisphereThe Mercury News - Tom Bentley, correspondent Planning an afternoon sail with the kids can be hectic. Note the weather, choose the clothes, what to eat, how long to stay out. Planning a …
Sailing So you want to go boating in the Bay Area? Here's how to get out on the waterThe Mercury News - Jackie Burrell The Bay Area’s splendid late summer and fall weather make it a perfect time to get outdoors. And whether you own a yacht, a dinghy or just a pair of …
San Jose, CA Halloween hauntings at Winchester Mystery House and beyondThe Mercury News - Angela Hill There wasn’t a ghost of a chance anything could go wrong. After all, it was a Winchester Mystery House tour and they do this all the time, taking …
The Arts Glass pumpkin patches sprouting in the Bay AreaThe Mercury News - Linda Zavoral Before the carved pumpkins show up on the front porch, the hand-blown glass versions decorate homes throughout the Bay Area. LOS GATOS: The Magical …
California Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and colorful leaves: Fun facts to greet the first day of fallThe Mercury News - Patrick May You’ll want to enjoy this weekend: Summer is making its final splash. Autumn will be taking the seasonal reins at 12:50 a.m. PDT Monday. Also known as …
Travel The Discoverer Blog's 10 Unspoken Rules of Travel You Shouldn't BreakThe Mercury News - Jessica Yadegaran CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device Planning to travel abroad soon? You should spend time familiarizing …
California Disney Aspire tuition program sends Disneyland employees to college for free: ‘It changes your entire life’The Mercury News - Brady MacDonald Disneyland employee Willy McKenna’s job in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will save him 40,000 galactic credits on his master’s degree in a galaxy far, far …
Delta Airlines A Delta Air Lines flight plunged 30,000 feet in minutesThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire Service Passengers on a Delta flight this week were terrified when their plane plunged mid-air, dropping nearly 30,000 feet. The flight experienced a “cabin …
California The route to Hell is open again in Northern CaliforniaThe Mercury News - Steve Schoonover, Chico Enterprise-Record LASSEN PARK — The route to hell is open again. While theologians might argue it’s never closed, we’re being a little more literal here: The main trail …
Bay Area Haunted Houses 2019The Mercury News - Lisa Herendeen Fear Overload Scream Park: Designated days from Sept. 27-Oct. 31, 15555 E. 14th St., San Leandro. Featuring two haunted houses, Night Terrors and The …
San Francisco Bay Area Bay Area Halloween events for 2019The Mercury News - Lisa Herendeen Monsters Bash: 7:30 p.m.-11:59 p.m. Oct. 26, USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3. Costume contest, no-host bar, food vendors, haunted …
California Coastal Commission You might soon be fined $25 for smoking at California beachesThe Mercury News - Paul Rogers More than 65,000 volunteers are expected to turn out at beaches from Oregon to Mexico this Saturday for the 35th annual California Coastal Cleanup …
Santa Clara Viva CalleSJ activating San Jose streets, parks on SundayThe Mercury News - Sal Pizarro You’ve still got time to get your bike tuned up or pull those skates out of the closet in time for the latest edition of Viva CalleSJ, San Jose’s …
San Francisco, CA Bay Area 'Friends' fans have a new way to celebrate 25th anniversaryThe Mercury News - Chuck Barney Twenty-five years ago this month, “Friends” premiered on NBC and Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe became our New York-based pals for …
Airlines A university studied the water quality on planes. You may want to skip the coffee on these two airlinesThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire Service You’ve probably never given much thought to the quality of the water on an airplane. A recent study ranks the water served on major and regional US …
San Francisco Bay Area 7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Sept. 20-22The Mercury News - Randy McMullen Some of our fave things are on tap for this weekend: dogs, dancing and tasty adult beverages. So let’s dive right in, shall we? Here are seven ways …
Southern California California to assist financing of private California-Vegas trainThe Mercury News - Associated Press SACRAMENTO — California officials on Wednesday could put a private company’s plan to build a high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern …
California Magid: Ride-hailing companies working on safetyThe Mercury News - Larry Magid There have been plenty of news stories about the dangers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. To be sure, there are cases where drivers have …
California How will you celebrate California Surfing Day? Here’s six ideas to get you stokedThe Mercury News - Laylan Connelly It’s a day to get out in the water, catch a few waves and be grateful for what the state’s coastline provides for surfers who enjoy the ocean. But …
Apes Photos: San Francisco Zoo reveals its latest addition -- a rare baby monkeyThe Mercury News - Gieson Cacho A rare baby Francois’ langur was born Sept. 8 at the San Francisco Zoo. The organization made the announcement Wednesday and showed off pictures of …
Washington Monument Washington Monument set to reopen ThursdayThe Mercury News - The Associated Press WASHINGTON — After a three-year closure, the Washington Monument is reopening to the public. The 555-foot stone obelisk was closed in September 2016 …
Jazz Monterey Jazz Festival: Catch these 9 hidden gems on the billThe Mercury News - Jim Harrington Pssst. We’re going to let you in on a secret here. Ready? Here it is: Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Kenny Barron, Dave Holland, Chris Botti and …
California Rolling Loud rolls into Bay Area with G-Eazy, Migos, Future, moreThe Mercury News - Jim Harrington CLICK HERE if you are having trouble viewing these photos on a mobile device. The Rolling Loud brand just keeps getting bigger and bigger, having now …
California Cancellations, delays to ease at San Francisco International AirportThe Mercury News - Rick Hurd SAN FRANCISCO — Flying into and out of San Francisco International Airport is about to get a bit easier, following a nearly two-week stretch that …
San Francisco Bay Area Bay Area neighborhood is nation's sixth 'coolest' on new listThe Mercury News - CNN.com Wire Service By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — When you’re deciding where to spend your vacation, you might think about famous attractions or gorgeous natural …
California Environmental group sues to block gondola linking Lake Tahoe ski resortsThe Mercury News - Associated Press RENO, Nev. — A wilderness protection group has filed a lawsuit to try to block construction of a 2.2-mile long (3.5-kilometer-long) gondola that …
