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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 4:36 AM ET

The Mercury News - Politics

Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan

6 hours ago

Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran

13 hours ago

California-based warship attacks and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo vessel trying to evade naval blockade

10 hours ago

Navy disputes claim of food shortage on San Diego's USS Abraham Lincoln as carrier patrols Middle East

18 hours ago

Four candidates for California's top schools job talk curriculum, careers and more

3 days ago

Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

4 days ago

Poll: Republicans Hilton, Bianco lead California governor's race following Swalwell's exit, Becerra sees surge in support

4 days ago

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse-of-power allegations

6 hours ago

Bay Area billionaire Tom Steyer's spending binge dwarfs rival campaigns in California governor's race

14 hours ago

California governor's race: Betty Yee ends her campaign amid low polling numbers

14 hours ago

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

14 hours ago

Wildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payouts

14 hours ago

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

13 hours ago

Nearly $200 million set aside in California to update school HVAC systems remains unspent

18 hours ago

They said it: Consequences for Swalwell

1 day ago

Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for John Eastman

1 day ago

'Cruel' and 'irresponsible' federal cuts jeopardize homelessness services in Contra Costa, officials say

20 hours ago

Democratic candidate who supported Republicans leads fundraising race in bid for Swalwell seat

3 days ago

With limited dollars, this East Bay city asks how it can make the biggest impact on affordable housing

16 hours ago

After three pedestrian deaths in 10 days, Hayward adopts safer streets plan

3 days ago

San Jose looks for new ways to pay for affordable housing

3 days ago

Contra Costa food bank: 'There's nothing we can do' without volunteers

14 hours ago

Three vying to replace Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer

5 days ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat

6 days ago

Southern California woman alleges Eric Swalwell drugged, sexually assaulted her in 2018

6 days ago

Deregulation might be bearing down on the California Coastal Commission

18 hours ago

Lawmakers ramp up efforts to reform California's Elderly Parole Program

18 hours ago

New legislation proposes smartphone ban in all California schools

3 days ago

Ellenberg: Dear candidates for governor, California's counties need your urgent attention

5 days ago

Why your Google search won't be carbon free anytime soon

13 days ago

Letters: Oakland must increase resources for the homeless

8 hours ago

Letters: US must repair our fractured relationship with NATO

9 hours ago

Deployed service members, here's what you need to know to vote in the California primary

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