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The Mercury News - Politics

Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House

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ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says

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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as the US maintains its blockade

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House rejects effort to withdraw US forces from the Iran war as Republicans stick with Trump

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Calmes: Pay attention to the deficit, even if Trump won't

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Democratic candidate who supported Republicans leads fundraising race in bid for Swalwell seat

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Poll: Republicans Hilton, Bianco lead California governor's race following Swalwell's exit, Becerra sees surge in support

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Gov. Gavin Newsom calls special election to fill Eric Swalwell's seat

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Southern California woman alleges Eric Swalwell drugged, sexually assaulted her in 2018

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Trump says he's going after Medicaid fraud, but is mostly focusing on blue states

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Anthropic's Amodei goes to the White House to talk about Mythos

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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit

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Ex-first lady Jill Biden bid $35,000 for role on 'Heated Rivalry'

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Elon Musk calls for government cash to counter AI job losses

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Candidates for California governor ought to get serious about these pressing issues

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After three pedestrian deaths in 10 days, Hayward adopts safer streets plan

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San Jose looks for new ways to pay for affordable housing

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Oakland hills housing plan stokes fears of fires and education gaps

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San Jose launches sweep of the 'Jungle,' last major homeless camp in city

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Three vying to replace Contra Costa County Assessor Gus Kramer

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Santa Clara County's child welfare system under scrutiny — again — after toddler's death in foster care

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New legislation proposes smartphone ban in all California schools

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New bill proposes overhaul of Cal State University Board of Trustees

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Amid economic uncertainty, California regulators wrestle with updating state's Cap-and-Invest program

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Bill inspired by possible release of California school shooter clears early hurdle

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Ellenberg: Dear candidates for governor, California's counties need your urgent attention

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Why your Google search won't be carbon free anytime soon

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Why now? Because that's how trauma works. Get over it.

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Deployed service members, here's what you need to know to vote in the California primary

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Four candidates for California's top schools job talk curriculum, careers and more

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Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races

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