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The Mercury News - Politics

Oakley council declares vacant seat of absent member who spent 13 weeks hospitalized

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San Jose finalizes three-year contracts with city workers

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Alameda County supervisors approve 10-year Flock Safety drone contract

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They can barely afford the Bay Area. Where would a baby fit?

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San Jose officially renames Plaza de Cesar Chavez

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'They're asking for more money?': Secretive recordings played in trial of ex-Oakland mayor

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Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media

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His colleagues apologized but Oakland bishop defends meeting with Trump

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Top federal prosecutor in Alaska says criminal probe underway over would-be spoiler Senate candidate

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Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots

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College students in swing states rally against off-campus voting sites, student ID bans

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California's Delta water overhaul sparks a clash over reliable supplies and endangered fish

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Is the waste at California's only working nuclear plant safe from high tides and El Niño?

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Which political party is better for your pocketbook?

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Bay Area county considers banning youth e-bike users

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Displaced 50 years ago, residents of this historic Bay Area town are finally getting paid

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Activist brings message of revolutionary love to YWCA event in Santa Clara

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Oakland ex-mayor trial: Star witness against Sheng Thao takes the stand

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

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

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

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

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

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Letters: Vote yes on Prop. 43 to set a higher bar for new special taxes

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Endorsement: These three City Council candidates are San Jose's best choices

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McNerney: Proposition 40 would shatter our financial stability

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Newsom to send election attorneys to counter federal poll watchers

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Another poll finds California billionaires tax losing support

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Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide

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Right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota

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