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The Mercury News - Politics

Oakland top staffer resigns in fallout from 'degrading' text messages

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West Valley cities consider overnight parking areas for homeless residents

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They said it: A foster care fail

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Latest line: A good week for Daniel Lurie, a bad week for Dana Williamson

21 hours ago

Voters to consider $688 million in Bay Area school bonds

22 hours ago

Sen. Cassidy loses La. GOP primary to Trump-backed candidate

1 day ago

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

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Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds from Xavier Becerra

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California fared poorly under Jerome Powell's Fed leadership

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In their words: These candidates want to control your home insurance. Here's why and what they'll do.

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As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

1 day ago

Bay Area USDA workers sue over ag secretary's 'Christ is Risen' email

2 days ago

Oakland tax measure tests voter trust as Barbara Lee promises service boost

2 days ago

In heart of East Side, Ortiz defends San Jose council seat against comeback contender Campos

3 days ago

Santana Row assault defendants arraigned, will not face hate crime charges

3 days ago

Work begins on planned ICE detention facility near Gilroy as Santa Clara County threatens lawsuit

2 days ago

Alameda County settles wrongful termination lawsuit against DA's office

3 days ago

Sheriff reports double number of ICE arrests at Sonoma County jail as tensions flare with activists

3 days ago

Bay Area air regulators split on whether to move forward with ban on gas water heaters that will cost homeowners $3,500

4 days ago

Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

3 days ago

Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat

9 days ago

Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

17 days ago

Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

20 days ago

Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner

2 days ago

Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary

6 days ago

Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor

7 days ago

Takeaways from the final California governor's debate before the June 2 election

3 days ago

Several candidates look to replace Nancy Pelosi in US House race

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2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes

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Library tax measure sparks heated debate in El Cerrito

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