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Friday, June 19, 2026 1:40 PM ET

The Mercury News - Politics

Why California is America's most Catholic state — and how it defines our politics

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Pinole names former San Francisco official as city manager despite corruption ties

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California offers free passes to more than 30 state historic parks

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Civil grand jury says VTA failed to manage nearly $13B San Jose BART extension

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Los Gatos mayor invigorates students with Youth Town Hall

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Advocates demand immigrant protections in Contra Costa County

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Liccardo, elected leaders urge federal and state support to repair Pacifica Pier

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Polls open today for special election to replace Swalwell

3 days ago

Special election Tuesday to fill Swalwell term

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This bitter California school board race was decided 18 months ago. The legal battle over it just ended — for now.

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Livermore school board hires new superintendent

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Alleged UFC attack plotter's behavior worried California family, which kept quiet, FBI says

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Google's secret warrant fight over DOJ pipe bomb probe revealed

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Photos: Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago

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San Jose animal shelter photo ban sparks protest over fired volunteers

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New offer emerges for Oakland Arena, but officials say sale process is already locked in

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San Jose mayor warns that tax measure could send 2,000 people back onto streets

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Watch: Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony

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Aldermen proposes renaming part of a Chicago street - and location of Trump Tower - to 'Obama Way'

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Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump's Iran war deal

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NBA Champion Knicks accept invitation to visit Trump at White House: Dolan

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Brentwood appoints acting city manager

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Tiebreaker vote by Mayor Barbara Lee means voters will decide how Oakland is governed

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East Bay community voice frustration over approved data center

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What to know about Mayor Barbara Lee's push to transform how Oakland is run

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Parental leave laws don't apply to pregnant elected officials in California. A new bill is aiming to change that

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Do influencers need to disclose if they're paid by a candidate? New California bill seeks to ensure they do

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Gas prices across California can vary from one station to another — and the differences are stark

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Borenstein: Your government wants power to sue you for seeking public records

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Calmes: Trump is stealing Americans' faith in elections

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Opinion: Six years after George Floyd's murder, a hard-won shift in public safety is under threat

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Letters: Melissa Hernandez's label for Aisha Wahab falls flat

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Wahab leads in special election to replace Swalwell, early returns show

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