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The Mercury News - Politics

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

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

2 days ago

US hits International Criminal Court with sweeping sanctions as part of drive to dismantle tribunal

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Trump establishes committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook in latest effort to fire her

58 minutes ago

Food gobbles more out of a Californian's budget

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Bay Area property owners speak out against proposed gas water heater ban

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ICE officers shot New York man because they believed they were in danger, official says

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Democrats could win majority of governor's offices for first time in 16 years

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What are California's 14 propositions on the November ballot?

21 hours ago

Private prison company sues California over civil rights law for immigrant detainees

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DHS denies ICE arrested man at California college in potential unprecedented action

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AG Rob Bonta leads 17-state coalition voicing opposition to Roadless Rule rescission

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Was the public's pick too boring? San Jose commission adds option to Chavez Plaza naming proposal

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Oakland storm drains need $3.6 billion in repairs as El Niño looms

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Antioch Unified superintendent sues school district, board member

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Richmond approves new surveillance camera contract, delays ALPR decision

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Competing political factions define a fractious race for Cupertino city council

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After recent conflict and controversy, three seats are up for grabs at the Santa Clara Valley Water District

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Bill inspired by rape and murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton passes into California law

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

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Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

3 days ago

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

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Endorsement: No on Measure RTM transit tax. BART created crisis; VTA doesn't have one.

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Klas: Why Latino voters are the new swing voters

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Opinion: How we dispose of an apple core matters to our climate

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Lopez: 'Take out' L.A. or San Diego? This buffoon thinks Trump was way out of line.

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Wahab, Hernandez face off in Dublin debate for Congressional District 14

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Milpitas' budget woes loom large in mayoral, city council elections

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Concord naval base's future hangs on council elections

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