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The Mercury News - Politics

Who makes your medical decisions? California sets limits on AI

11 days ago

Trump uses antisemitic 'Shylock' slur to defend GOP Kansas senator

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Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy

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In 'the weave': A legislative agenda for Trump's final years

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Kristi Noem's mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport

12 hours ago

Pittsburg weighs 45-day moratorium on new data centers

13 hours ago

New Jersey food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

14 hours ago

CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One

15 hours ago

'They've awakened him': How a wealth tax fight made Sergey Brin a political force

20 hours ago

Sen. Adam Schiff: Canadians may stay sour on California wine even after trade dispute ends

18 hours ago

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

21 hours ago

San Jose man charged in Trump DOJ voting crackdown says he's never voted

12 hours ago

Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

12 hours ago

Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day

21 hours ago

Jon Stewart to continue hosting 'Daily Show' Mondays through 2028

22 hours ago

Rubio and India's foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal

23 hours ago

Brentwood city manager G. Harold Duffey resigns

1 day ago

Mystery no more: Origin of FBI investigation into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao revealed

1 day ago

Christmas controversy: Los Gatos Fantasy of Lights cuts dates, bans cars and raises ticket prices

23 hours ago

Election 2026: Saratoga school board candidates focus on student support, enrollment

1 day ago

District 5 county supervisor elected to international transit board

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Castro: Oakland has its schools back. Now voters face a new challenge.

1 day ago

Rep. Liccardo's new plan to reinstate TPS for Afghan refugees

1 day ago

Plan to eliminate honors classes becomes issue in Bay Area school board races

1 day ago

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

5 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

Skelton: CEQA needs reform, but not like this

1 hour ago

Opinion: Universal public health insurance is the answer

1 hour ago

Letters: Prop. 45 goes too far in blunting CEQA

12 hours ago

Finding new ways to get Bay Area's Gen Z voters to the polls

1 day ago

Today is the last day for Californians to register to vote by mail

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