Good morning. It's Friday, July 19th. I’m Lucas Dixon, and here are today's headlines from the Mercury News. You’ll see low clouds in San Jose today, followed by sunshine. The high is 79 with a low of 58. Expect clear conditions tonight. Our top story is: A dearth of new apartments and a swell of new jobs have pushed Bay Area rents higher in recent months, keeping the region’s title as the most expensive place in the country for renters. Median rents rose 4.