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The Mercury News - Politics

Democratic group offers a new framework for the US-Israel relationship as party rifts deepen

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A new Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS

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Trump says latest Iran peace offer not enough, may resume bombing, and other Mideast developments

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This Head Start center teaches in two languages. A Trump overhaul would require one: English

8 hours ago

Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to Egypt

1 hour ago

Judge overturns Trump's decision to fire court-appointed US attorney in Seattle

2 hours ago

Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions

3 hours ago

Federal panel gives final approval to new design for White House security screening center

4 hours ago

Georgia election board will not immediately move ahead with GOP plan to fix flaw in election system

4 hours ago

As ICE fears rise, San Jose expands detention facility freeze to public land

4 hours ago

Immigration officials target former California psychology professor convicted in killing of a man she says raped her

10 hours ago

Native American Day is new paid state holiday in California

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'A major win': Newsom signs bill to facilitate full compensation for Northern California wildfire survivors

11 hours ago

10 new cities? Hilton and Becerra clash over California housing plans in sole debate

11 hours ago

Hayward mayor takes on conservative challenger

12 hours ago

Affordable housing and social programs top issues for East Palo Alto council candidates

13 hours ago

As residents rally against Flock cameras, San Jose leaders instruct staff to propose potential guardrails

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San Jose backs off downtown parking meter hikes after backlash, raises garage rates instead

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Minions, I-80 traffic and red tape: Display at North Bay Halloween corn maze sparks debate

3 days ago

They said it: Santa Clara County grades its child welfare performance

4 days ago

Glazer: As BART warned of financial doom, it ramped up spending, refused to right-size agency

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Why Newsom wants to strip explorer John C. Frémont's name from park

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Newsom signed hundreds of bills. Here's what could change your daily life.

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Newsom signs newsroom subsidy bill, warning of Trump's 'assault on the free press'

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New California law targets ICE arrests near courthouses

1 day ago

Free state parks admission, new hurdles for offshore oil drilling among environmental bills Newsom signs

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Opinion: Bay Area transit became a victim of its success. A new funding model could restore it.

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Leubsdorf: Trump policies costing GOP Hispanic support

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Chabria: Court reminds sheriff he's not above the law, even when pursuing conspiracies

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Crisp: The Democratic Socialists aren't communists

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San Ramon school board race highlights fiscal concerns

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The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day

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Measure U could add senior housing in Walnut Creek

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How San Jose City Council candidates plan to tackle housing affordability

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