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The Mercury News - Politics

A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

1 day ago

Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader

1 day ago

The US has made progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over

1 day ago

Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data

1 day ago

US 2026 budget gap hits $1.97 trillion with month left to go

18 hours ago

Republicans made El-Sayed a top midterm target. The Democrat wants to talk about Michigan voters

19 hours ago

With support from loggers and (some) environmentalists, Congress unites on major wildfire bill

19 hours ago

Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina

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Operation Midway Blitz, one year later: A changed Chicago forges on after the resistance

21 hours ago

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

21 hours ago

California university lecturer references Charlie Kirk's assassination on a post promoting a Nick Shirley event

2 days ago

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

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Alameda County study shows $30 minimum wage measure would add $33 million to budget

2 days ago

Scotts Valley hit with legal action on proposed Vallejo casino

2 days ago

San Jose parks board stalls Cesar Chavez Plaza renaming nomination

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Oakland police union agrees to pay hike in tentative agreement

1 day ago

Stanford seeks permit to move forward with new developments - including affordable housing for students and staff

2 days ago

San Jose to pitch new downtown parking rates after outcry

1 day ago

Contra Costa County inches closer to adopting an anti-ICE cooperation policy

2 days ago

After a year of turmoil, Valley Water turns to 25-year veteran as its next CEO

3 days ago

State agrees to work with San Mateo County to return millions in vehicle license fees

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Opinion: Newsom should sign legislation bolstering newsrooms — and democracy

1 day ago

How California plans to be voters' 'first line of defense'

9 days ago

Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

2 days ago

Ellenberg: Vote 'no.' Prop. 43 gives 34% of voters the power to defeat 66%.

2 hours ago

Grimes: Vote 'no.' Prop. 45 isn't pro-affordability. It's a ruse handing shortcuts to polluters disguised as relief.

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Capitolo: Vote 'yes.' Prop. 45 changes construction timelines, not our standards

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He lied about his resume. 5 ex-wives say he used them for their money. His next move? Running for Congress.

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California's next governor faces destabilizing surge in uninsured

3 days ago

Opinion: Voters, beware. California governors can do (almost) anything. Choose wisely.

3 days ago

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

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