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The Mercury News - Politics

The candidate for California governor nobody's talking about: Barack Obama

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Voters to consider $688 million in Bay Area school bonds

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California FAIR Plan rates going up 29.1% in late 2026

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Chicks singer Natalie Maines calls Trump a 'fugly s***' on social media

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In their words: Kounalakis, Caballero and Vazquez tell us why they can manage California's $162 billion

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Trump's proposed Washington arch gets another review

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Counting homelessness is harder than it looks

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Why homelessness is so bad in Bay Area

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Despite Richmond's successes, incumbent mayor has been dogged by controversy

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Chabria: A former Becerra aide pleaded guilty in a fraud case. I still have questions

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California wildfires: 3 blazes burning now are a wake-up call for challenging summer ahead

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Petition signature gatherer paid homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote, federal officials say

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Former Rep. Michelle Steel vows to ensure American companies receive 'equal treatment' if confirmed as ambassador to South Korea

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Angel Island listed among 'most endangered historic places' amid Trump crackdown

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New mural honors Inez Jackson, groundbreaking San Jose community leader

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East Bay town extends ban on data centers

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To sell a home in this Bay Area city, it must be climate friendly

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Homelessness falls in Alameda County as Bay Area sees fragile signs of progress

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Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's audacious power grab has Trumpian tone

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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

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Santa Clara County sheriff has embraced oversight. A watchdog says serious tests remain

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Today is last day to register to vote in primary election - but you can still vote if you forget

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Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

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

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Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

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Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

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Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner

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

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Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor

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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

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These candidates for California schools chief want to oversee education for nearly 6 million students

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