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The Mercury News - Politics

Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's audacious power grab has Trumpian tone

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Walters: Newsom's tightfisted final budget faces a rough reception in the Legislature

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The candidate for California governor nobody's talking about: Barack Obama

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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

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Ghost guns a persistent problem in Sonoma County even after yearslong crackdown

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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

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Latest line: A good week for Daniel Lurie, a bad week for Dana Williamson

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This law aims to prevent investors from flipping distressed homes. They're managing to anyway — and going unpunished

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Voters to consider $688 million in Bay Area school bonds

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Southern California water agencies ramp up interest in Northern California's Eel River dams

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Sen. Cassidy loses La. GOP primary to Trump-backed candidate

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As global crises multiply, scores of US diplomats say they have been forced out

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New report details what immigrant workers mean to Napa County's economy

22 hours ago

Bay Area USDA workers sue over ag secretary's 'Christ is Risen' email

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Oakland city administrator resigns after 'degrading' text messages surface

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West Valley cities consider overnight parking areas for homeless residents

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No San Jose District 7 incumbent has won reelection in 16 years. Can Bien Doan break the streak?

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Oakland tax measure tests voter trust as Barbara Lee promises service boost

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They said it: A foster care fail

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Voting in person? Here are some tips and California laws to know

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Work begins on planned ICE detention facility near Gilroy as Santa Clara County threatens lawsuit

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Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

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Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat

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Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

19 days ago

Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

21 days ago

Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner

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In their words: These candidates want to control your home insurance. Here's why and what they'll do.

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Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary

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Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor

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Two Contra Costa supervisors have no challengers. Their next term may be anything but easy

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Takeaways from the final California governor's debate before the June 2 election

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Several candidates look to replace Nancy Pelosi in US House race

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2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes

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