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The Mercury News - Politics

'Politics for profit' or 'pure fiction': Opening statements aired in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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Watchdog group seeks to block Jared Kushner from serving in his volunteer envoy role

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Lawyers for NY man shot by ICE say officer fired into car without warning

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Speaker Johnson dismisses skeptics as he campaigns for House GOP in Maine battleground

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says

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Brentwood's iconic Vasco Road flag barn to get new home

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What is nepotism? California policy updated after manager fired for helping friend get job

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Would Republican Steve Hilton give California millionaires a tax cut?

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Marin schools trustee, hit with restraining order, resigns

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Endorsement: Reject Palo Alto's Measure J, a forever tax designed to deceive

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Jury seated in corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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South Bay water district board member removed from meeting after shouting match, sues agency as her re-election looms

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Oakland corruption case: What to know as former Mayor Sheng Thao's trial begins

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California now has tougher DUI laws. But not this one.

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Who makes your medical decisions? California sets limits on AI

4 days ago

Bill inspired by rape and murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton passes into California law

7 days ago

Endorsement Cheat Sheet: Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards' top picks for California's Nov. 3 general election

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Endorsement: Concord voters should focus on Bay Area's largest housing development

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San Mateo County Board of Supervisors: Affordable housing and budget shortfall, important issues for District 5 candidates

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