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The Mercury News - Politics

Witness in Sheng Thao's Oakland corruption trial alleges payoffs in gym bags stuffed with cash

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DOJ lawsuit to probe Alaska Senate vote thrown out by judge

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El-Sayed's primary rival stuns Democrats by endorsing his GOP opponent in Michigan Senate race

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Data center health worries animate midterm campaigns

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Trump's redistricting push may not save the GOP's House majority

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Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

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They said it: San Jose's plaza renamed again

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Latest line: A good week for Karen Bass, a bad week for Ian Choudri

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Elections 2026: San Jose Mayor Mahan joins Big City Coalition supporting Prop. 1

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Ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's trial: Prosecutors' star witness takes the stand

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Oakland's First Fridays street festival may end as sponsors exit

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Bay Area county considers banning youth e-bike users

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Displaced 50 years ago, residents of this historic Bay Area town are finally getting paid

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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

17 days ago

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

18 days ago

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

19 days ago

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

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Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds

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Which political party is better for your pocketbook?

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Newsom to send election attorneys to counter federal poll watchers

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Another poll finds California billionaires tax losing support

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