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The Mercury News - Politics

AI, tech leaders are lobbying Trump health officials in a government-run chat room

2 days ago

Trump names commentator Katie Zacharia of his media company as next White House press secretary

2 days ago

Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling

2 days ago

Legal path seems narrow to challenge livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution, experts say

2 days ago

Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

2 hours ago

Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

12 hours ago

Page: Navigating state laws and building our community together

16 hours ago

Black Panthers' 60th anniversary: What most people don't know about the women behind the movement

17 hours ago

They said it: Paradise lost

17 hours ago

Latest line: A good week for James Beere, a bad week for Kim Guilfoyle

17 hours ago

San Jose reaches tentative agreements with city unions

2 days ago

Election 2026: Berkeley voters to decide on four ballot measures

3 days ago

Bay Area property owners speak out against proposed gas water heater ban

2 days ago

Endorsement: No on Measure RTM transit tax. BART created crisis; VTA doesn't have one.

2 days ago

Was the public's pick too boring? San Jose commission adds option to Chavez Plaza naming proposal

2 days ago

Competing political factions define a fractious race for Cupertino city council

2 days ago

Who makes your medical decisions? California sets limits on AI

1 day ago

Bill inspired by rape and murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton passes into California law

4 days ago

Safety bill inspired by 'American Nightmare' kidnap victim is signed into law by Gov. Newsom

4 days ago

Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

5 days ago

Gongloff: Florida's dengue fever outbreak is a national warning

1 day ago

Hilton makes history in California governor's race. But not the kind he had in mind.

1 day ago

Letters: Oakland isn't quitting in the fight over coal terminal

2 days ago

Letters: Voters must take back local control for housing decisions

2 days ago

Election 2026: San Jose Unified school board candidates aim to repair community's broken trust

18 hours ago

Hernandez loses endorsement after 'racist dog whistle' remarks at debate

2 days ago

East Bay hospital workers stage 'die-in' to support billionaire wealth tax

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Top Democrats and allies join the wealthiest to fight a California billionaire tax

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