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The Mercury News - Politics

Democrats sue to block Trump administration from usurping states' authority to administer elections

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'Put the heart back in the Heart of the Bay.' Hayward puts pause on new data centers

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West Valley youth activists choose advocacy over apathy

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To increase housing, San Jose to study tiered rezoning

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Many states deciding control of the Senate are seeing a big boost in early voting, AP analysis shows

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Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

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Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence

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San Mateo County considers regulating new data centers

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Vacaville woman charged in California voter fraud sweep

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Thousands of California voters got duplicate vote-by-mail ballots. Here's what happened

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California state workers launching 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare

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'Where did they get this from?': Bay Area woman swept up in Trump DOJ's purge of alleged fraudulent voters

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Pittsburg weighs 45-day moratorium on new data centers

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Brentwood city manager G. Harold Duffey resigns

1 day ago

Longtime Midpen director steps down after almost 30 years

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District 5 county supervisor elected to international transit board

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Castro: Oakland has its schools back. Now voters face a new challenge.

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Mystery no more: Origin of FBI investigation into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao revealed

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Bill inspired by possible release of California high school mass shooter signed into law

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California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it's not enough

6 days ago

What is nepotism? California policy updated after manager fired for helping friend get job

7 days ago

California now has tougher DUI laws. But not this one.

8 days ago

Endorsement Cheat Sheet: Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards' top picks for California's Nov. 3 general election

8 days ago

Opinion: Prop. 37 would be a bonanza for home builders. But what about California home buyers? TBD.

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Endorsement: No on Props. 40, 41 and 42. Reject billionaires tax — and billionaires' attempts to shackle state's fiscal future.

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Skelton: CEQA needs reform, but not like this

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Ohio's Vivek Ramaswamy bankrolls disturbing ad with rival's estranged mom

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Legislative attorneys say definition used by Prop. 45 likely excludes data centers

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