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The Mercury News - Politics

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

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Family of Mexican father shot dead by ICE in Chicago files claim over 'unlawful' shooting

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Bay Area GOP chair recants election fraud claim about dead voters

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Bay Area transit tax: Younger adults and renters most supportive, poll finds

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Homeland Security targets Democratic campaign after ICE arrest in Pennsylvania

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Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention

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NFL urges the Supreme Court to rule on regulation of prediction markets

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US probes Stanford over Harvard, scholar exchange visas

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Election 2026: Competing political factions define a fractious race for Cupertino city council

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For the Black Panther Party's 60th anniversary, Oakland's Broadway gets new name

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Gov. Newsom considers ending death sentences for 563 California prisoners

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Trump now says he won't let Iran strike L.A. or San Diego: 'Not going to let that happen'

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Wahab, Hernandez face off in Dublin debate for Congressional District 14

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As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

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FDA says its safety review of abortion pill will continue into next year

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The midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might

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El Cerrito seniors want their center back. The city says funding is the challenge

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After recent conflict and controversy, three seats are up for grabs at the Santa Clara Valley Water District

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Oakland puts temporary pause on new data centers

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San Jose has a new racial and social equity director

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What comes next at Golden Gate Fields now that the historic East Bay horse track is closed?

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Santa Cruz County school board candidate faces felony charges, including voter registration violation

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Bill inspired by rape and murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton passes into California law

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Safety bill inspired by 'American Nightmare' kidnap victim is signed into law by Gov. Newsom

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Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

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Adoptees push to access original birth certificates after Bay Area lawmakers' bill is defeated

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

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Massaro: Stop fighting it. AI writes better, but you are still the author.

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Skelton: Becerra on cruise control, Hilton offers contrived fixes for California's problems

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Opinion: Test-optional colleges are seeing the consequences of ill-prepared students

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Milpitas' budget woes loom large in mayoral, city council elections

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Concord naval base's future hangs on council elections

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House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look safely Democratic

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Barrera vs. Shaw: This candidate for California superintendent of public instruction offers a practical path forward

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