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The Mercury News - Politics

Trump offers Putin economic relief in hopes that Russia will return the favor

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Mike Rogers denies making personal attacks in heated US Senate race

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Protesters in San Jose urge midterm voting

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Endorsement: Back Prop. 43 to restore voter-approved restrictions on local taxes

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Suspicious mail sent to Bay Area offices of Lofgren, Panetta and DeSaulnier

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Painting Eisenhower Building would diminish historic character of White House complex, report says

1 day ago

Consumer advocate Mark Toney keeps sharp eye on PG&E, other utilities

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California woman who registered her dog to vote pays for anti-voter fraud billboards

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Is your phone being flooded with political text messages? Here's what you need to know

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Hayward to consider temporary ban on data centers

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San Jose nonprofit Our City Forest continues to grow after 35 years

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'Surprise and frustration': Ex-Oakland mayor's chief of staff takes stand in corruption trial

1 day ago

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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

4 days ago

Contra Costa County settles gun lawsuit, will now allow red dot sights

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California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it's not enough

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

4 days ago

Who makes your medical decisions? California sets limits on AI

7 days ago

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

4 days ago

Chabria: The US is in the death business. Newsom can change that, and win votes.

14 hours ago

Hiltzik: Of course the government should regulate AI, but not the way the AI industry prefers

15 hours ago

AC Transit plans cuts to services, operating hours if Regional Transit Measure fails

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

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