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The Mercury News - Politics

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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

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California ballot measure to overhaul CEQA draws 73% support in new poll

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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

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Santa Clara approves funding for shelter dedicated for homeless families

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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

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AI backlash builds in Trump's Mar-a-Lago backyard

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Sen. Warren calls for probe into Fed's outside review of Silicon Valley Bank failure

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LA County wants in on California, other states' lawsuit against Paramount–Warner Bros. merger

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2 sex offenders who prompted push to reform California's elderly parole law die within weeks of each other

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San Jose set to unveil proposals for a new Chavez Plaza name

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Tensions ease between Alameda, golf course manager after lawsuit settled

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Federal government pauses construction on ICE detention facility near Gilroy

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Contra Costa County delays ICE policy for further review

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Alameda County threatens lawsuit over bill tightening oversight of discretionary funds

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Milpitas accepting applications for open seats on city commissions

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Who are Democrats Kim and Allen, California's insurance commissioner candidates?

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California earmarks $40M to speed up vote counting — but elections officials want to temper expectations

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California's budget includes $128 billion for education. Here's what that means for students

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Cortese: Why are California taxpayers paying the health care bills of trillion-dollar corporations?

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How Newsom's complex history with oil industry could affect a presidential run

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Drucker: Is this socialist wave the left's Tea Party moment?

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Jarvis: The truth about the ACA's 'fraudsters'

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The next big races between moderates and progressives are in pivotal Midwestern states

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