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The Mercury News - Politics

Do influencers need to disclose if they're paid by a candidate? New California bill seeks to ensure they do

9 days ago

'Frasier' star Kelsey Grammer says he's 'likely' to seek political office

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ACLU unhappy with results of Vallejo police's badge-bending lawsuit

2 hours ago

Oakland had a chance to break a trafficking hub. One hotel shows how it slipped away

3 hours ago

The Supreme Court lets the Trump administration end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians

2 hours ago

California lawmakers want to ensure Cal State programs are taught by humans, not AI

3 hours ago

Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive policy for asylum seekers

2 hours ago

Congressman Liccardo unveils new legislation to create educational paths into tech industry

1 day ago

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

1 day ago

Which California lawmakers steered millions of others' money to their pet causes?

1 day ago

Political strategists break down paths to victory in races to replace Swalwell

1 day ago

Jordan Peterson to air recorded lectures amid neurological disorder battle

5 hours ago

UFC fighter Josh Hokit defends calling Michelle Obama a 'man' after Freedom 250 event

23 hours ago

Trump abruptly cancels signing a bipartisan housing bill, blindsiding Republicans

1 day ago

America 250: How slavery complicates discussions about the Founding Fathers

20 hours ago

Oakland leaders won't challenge police oversight body's powers — for now

20 hours ago

Vallejo finally releases police badge-bending report

1 day ago

Los Gatos increases community grant funding by $50,000

1 day ago

San Jose City Council moves ranked-choice voting proposal for special elections to 2028 primary ballot

1 day ago

Santa Clara County finalizes budget with sweeping cuts to jobs, healthcare

1 day ago

After a loss at the California Supreme Court, why is access to a Santa Cruz County beach still blocked?

3 days ago

They said it: VTA BART project oversight

4 days ago

California Legislature tackles a slate of clean energy transparency and acceleration bills

2 days ago

Parental leave laws don't apply to pregnant elected officials in California. A new bill is aiming to change that

8 days ago

Borenstein: Your government wants power to sue you for seeking public records

8 days ago

Will Democrats win congressional seats Newsom's gerrymander made competitive?

7 hours ago

Behested payments aren't illegal, but they are a problem. Especially for Newsom.

7 hours ago

Opinion: US military leaders are enabling Trump's lawlessness

8 hours ago

Tucker Carlson claims there's 'no chance' he votes Republican

1 day ago

How a Southern California couple may have helped swing a Northern California congressional primary

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California billionaire tax proposal has enough support to get on the November ballot, official says

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