Get full access to today's articles from your local newspaper through the online version of The Mercury News. Headlines are updated throughout the day and readers may enjoy local, national, and world news. Read the latest articles about business, technology, sports, etc. or review editorials, obituaries, and much more.
Full-text articles including articles from the Associated Press may be available as far back as 2006.
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In-Library Access
Visit the Mercury News website, opens a new window.
At-Home Access
Sign in, opens a new window with your library card and PIN, then select 24-hour anonymous access or 72-hour access to proceed.
- We offer two at-home access options: 24-hour and 72-hour. 24-hour is anonymous access (no registration is required), and 72-hour access requires registration using Google, Apple, Facebook, or your email address.
- After the time has expired, you will need to revisit the Library’s subscription link, opens a new window (i.e. the At-Home Access link from the webpage you are on now) to start a new session. FAQs.
- For remote “home” access, we recommend that users under the age of 18 use the 24-hour Anonymous Access option that is provided on The Mercury News’ Welcome page, available after signing in with your library card number and PIN. This option does not require registration for an account.
Please Note: The Mercury News requires users to be 18 or older. The Mercury News asks users under the age of 18 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to The Mercury News Terms of Use, opens a new window and The Mercury News Privacy Policy, opens a new window. By following the link above to access The Mercury News, you certify that you are 18 or older, and that if you are under the age of 18 years, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to The Mercury News Terms of Use, opens a new window and Privacy Policy, opens a new window.
When accessing The Mercury News link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to The Mercury News site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the Terms of Use for other websites. By proceeding, you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of The Mercury News website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
If you are interested in articles from before 2006, the library has access to certain, but not all, time periods from The Mercury News. We offer two additional, separate online services through a different provider, Newsbank, for issues from these time periods. Use your library card number and PIN to enjoy unlimited access.
The Mercury News (1985-Recent) | The Mercury News Historical Archive (1886-1922)
