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The Mercury News - Politics

Ex-Oakland mayor trial: Former city officials take the stand

4 hours ago

Controversial attack ad featuring Democrat's estranged mother has run its course in Ohio

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Ex-FBI officials accused of false statements about Hunter Biden press for dismissal of charges

5 hours ago

Judge presses the Trump administration for details on its campaign to stop noncitizens from voting

5 hours ago

Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles

7 hours ago

Newsom to send election attorneys to counter federal poll watchers

6 hours ago

California's artificial intelligence bill has gaps. Lawmakers plan to fill them

13 hours ago

Gov. Newsom touts 13% drop in California unsheltered homeless since 2024

15 hours ago

They can barely afford the Bay Area. Where would a baby fit?

17 hours ago

Oakley council declares vacant seat of absent member who spent 13 weeks hospitalized

5 hours ago

San Jose finalizes three-year contracts with city workers

16 hours ago

Hundreds of homes proposed for Palo Alto office property

11 hours ago

'They're asking for more money?': Secretive recordings played in trial of ex-Oakland mayor

1 day ago

Alameda County supervisors approve 10-year Flock Safety drone contract

14 hours ago

San Jose officially renames Plaza de Cesar Chavez

1 day ago

Ex-Oakland mayor's trial: Witness to 'plead the Fifth' over secretive recordings

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Santa Clara Valley Water District board member censured for misconduct

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

9 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

8 days ago

Endorsement: Elect Wahab over Hernandez to represent East Bay in Congress

7 days ago

Voting for San Mateo County Supervisor District 5? Read this first

9 days ago

Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide

13 hours ago

Right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota

1 day ago

California confidence index jumps as election looms

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This California Latino voter guide backs Republicans. Who is behind it?

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