Ryan Macasero

Defense attorneys had sought to disqualify District Attorney Jeff Rosen’s office on the grounds he leveraged the high-profile case to fundraise for re-election. mercurynews.com/2026/05/07/sta…

Judge weighs whether First Amendment lawsuit against Trump officials can proceed trib.al/8mqjG0v

Swimmer who vanished at Lovers Point was wearing a shark deterrent. What science says about what they do — and don’t do trib.al/Pk0CXrJ

She knew sharks — and their risks. Now the search for beloved swimmer Erica Fox continues off Pacific Grove trib.al/FaawA8d

Do you shop at Moffett Field Commissary — or know someone who relies on it for affordable groceries? A legislator is concerned that it may close in 2026. If you may be affected, a reporter would like to speak with you. Contact Ryan Macasero at rmacasero@bayareanewsgroup.com.

Binder sets sights on redemption for San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office trib.al/I4wTIUn

Limpag is known for his in-depth reports on technology, the religious community in Cebu, and his exposés on scam hubs operating abroad rappler.com/people/obituar…

In the ‘City of Souls,’ the living don’t fear the dead trib.al/udIUPtw

Student newsrooms back Stanford Daily in free speech lawsuit against Trump officials trib.al/4nqxIm1

San Mateo County sheriff removed by Board of Supervisors trib.al/QMzwuVR

Supervisors to vote on San Mateo County sheriff’s removal on Tuesday. What’s in the advisory opinion recommending they do it? trib.al/bXQJCIa

Week one of Sheriff Corpus removal hearing ends with timecards, politics and emotion trib.al/SDnvDTS

Famine has now been confirmed in Gaza. Over half a million people are facing the most devastating form of hunger, warns @theIPCinfo. An immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access is imperative to save lives. wfp.org/news/famine-co… — via @WFP

San Mateo County board votes to begin process to remove Sheriff Corpus trib.al/4SsxPNi

Statement from The Mercury News Guild's leadership on MediaNews Group's acquisition of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat:

Protestors and Trump supporters face to face during a May Day demonstration on the corner of Story and King Roads in San Jose @mercnews#MayDay

As Measure A appears to have overwhelmingly passed, San Mateo County sheriff says she won’t step down. Now what? trib.al/q4TMNnF

Stanford student journalist will not face charges related to June protest arrest, DA says trib.al/gHFYRoo

While Filipinos fought hard to regain their own freedoms in 1986, international cooperation and support was also key. Here's my pahabol contribution to #EDSA39

Stanford University freezes hiring amid potential federal funding cuts trib.al/VEcgs7O