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The Mercury News - Politics

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

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Gov. Newsom pitches tax on cloud-based software sales to raise billions in new revenue

1 day ago

The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes

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

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Trump calls Xi a 'friend.' But he left China without any breakthroughs.

9 hours ago

Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of Moldova's breakaway Transnistria

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

14 hours ago

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

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

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

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In heart of East Side, Ortiz defends San Jose council seat against comeback contender Campos

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Santana Row assault defendants arraigned, will not face hate crime charges

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

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Alameda County settles wrongful termination lawsuit against DA's office

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Sheriff reports double number of ICE arrests at Sonoma County jail as tensions flare with activists

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Bay Area air regulators split on whether to move forward with ban on gas water heaters that will cost homeowners $3,500

3 days ago

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

8 days ago

Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

16 days ago

Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

19 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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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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Library tax measure sparks heated debate in El Cerrito

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Poll: Democrats rally around Becerra, Steyer as Republicans consolidate behind Hilton

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