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The Mercury News - Politics

Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

3 hours ago

California confidence index jumps as election looms

55 minutes ago

Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving

1 hour ago

This California Latino voter guide backs Republicans. Who is behind it?

1 hour ago

ICE released detainees from at least 29 states in California, far from their homes, group says

1 hour ago

A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year

2 hours ago

At UC Berkeley, annual total cost now tops $50,000. And that's for Californians.

34 minutes ago

Has my 2026 ballot been counted? How to check — and what to do if there's an issue

16 hours ago

How Silicon Valley billionaires are fighting the Prop 40 wealth tax

21 hours ago

Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion in investigation of ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell

20 hours ago

Are noncitizens voting illegally in California? What to know as federal dispute continues

1 day ago

In LA, a federal judge considers the DOJ's request to block 20,000 California ballots

14 hours ago

Pittsburg joins Bay Area cities pausing data center approvals

16 hours ago

Mountain View school district pays $700,000 to settle sexual harassment claims

2 hours ago

Saratoga council rejects opportunity to establish climate-focused district

3 hours ago

City officials to decide on new data center in South San Jose

21 hours ago

Santa Clara County refuses to share voter registration data or not count ballots despite DOJ demands

1 day ago

'I prefer a private room': Phone calls pull back curtain at City Hall in trial of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

1 day ago

Fiscal accountability and transparency at heart of Santa Clara County Board of Education race

1 day ago

They said it: Silicon Valley's AI worries

3 days ago

Bill inspired by possible release of California high school mass shooter signed into law

8 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

23 hours ago

Endorsement: No on Props. 40, 41 and 42. Reject billionaires tax — and billionaires' attempts to shackle state's fiscal future.

6 days ago

Endorsement: Elect Wahab over Hernandez to represent East Bay in Congress

5 days ago

Voting for San Mateo County Supervisor District 5? Read this first

7 days ago