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Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:21 PM ET

The Mercury News - Politics

Public safety labor groups vow to continue push for pension enhancements after Newsom vetoes bill

2 days ago

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

24 minutes ago

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

1 hour ago

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

1 hour ago

Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US

2 hours ago

FCC considers allowing more political robocalls before midterms, including those created with AI

2 hours ago

Cupertino, Los Altos Hills approve costlier sheriff's contracts

3 hours ago

House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look safely Democratic

6 hours ago

Barrera vs. Shaw: This candidate for California superintendent of public instruction offers a practical path forward.

1 hour ago

What comes next at Golden Gate Fields now that the historic East Bay horse track is closed?

18 hours ago

Do I need to bring ID? Can I wear a shirt to support a candidate? Some helpful tips to know when voting this year

1 day ago

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

19 hours ago

Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend

19 hours ago

Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there

20 hours ago

Trump doesn't commit to repaying federal funds already spent on controversial ads

20 hours ago

Los Gatos council candidates grapple with ongoing housing, beach traffic issues

6 hours ago

Coal company fails in $1 billion lawsuit against Oakland as new bill further complicates terminal plans

6 hours ago

Judge dismisses constitutional challenge to San Jose license plate readers

4 hours ago

Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

1 day ago

Santa Cruz County school board candidate faces felony charges, including voter registration violation

1 day ago

Bay Area GOP chair recants election fraud claim about dead voters

2 days ago

Bay Area transit tax: Younger adults and renters most supportive, poll finds

2 days ago

San Mateo County voters to consider $848 million facilities bond Measure V

2 days ago

Safety bill inspired by 'American Nightmare' kidnap victim is signed into law by Gov. Newsom

24 minutes ago

Adoptees push to access original birth certificates after Bay Area lawmakers' bill is defeated

1 day ago

Gov. Newsom signs bill advancing Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment

1 day ago

Wasserman: Bay Area transit became a victim of its success. A new funding model could restore it.

5 days ago

Ramos and Mandolini: How Prop. 1 can help California tackle its affordable housing crisis

6 hours ago

What the 'Taco Stand Karen' fiasco says about right-wing Latinos

6 hours ago

Saratoga City Council candidates outline vision for housing, fiscal responsibility

6 hours ago

Measure Q puts long-awaited Half Moon Bay farmworker housing to a public vote

1 day ago

Measure E asks Redwood City voters to consider rent control

1 day ago

Mountain View City Council hopefuls address top issues

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