The cash infusion could help the moderate San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan make up ground after a late entry into the governor’s race. Mahan's late entry means he has ground to make up, and a well-funded ...

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Today's smartphone cameras are packed with software wizardry designed to help you take photos with little effort. Point it at what you want to capture, and the combination of auto features and ...