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The Mercury News - Politics

Opinion: Newsom should sign legislation bolstering newsrooms — and democracy

6 days ago

California's next governor faces destabilizing surge in uninsured

8 days ago

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting

50 minutes ago

Senators from both parties voice criticism about Pentagon briefing on US defense strategy

1 hour ago

Gas tax holiday bill on ice despite House rule fracas

2 hours ago

From rapper to Vallejo mayor? LaRussell has considered it

2 hours ago

Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren't the target, new Trump rule says

1 hour ago

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

3 hours ago

California newsrooms await grants, Newsom's decision on tax credits

13 hours ago

Barabak: California's recall system is a mess. Voters can do something about it.

13 hours ago

Westly: Vote 'yes' on Prop. 41 to ensure real accountability for every tax dollar spent

13 hours ago

Alameda County places $30 minimum wage question on the 2028 ballot

12 hours ago

A global AI safety strategy depends on US-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem

8 hours ago

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California

8 hours ago

Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison

1 hour ago

The fight over congressional maps put nearly 35 million people into new House districts, report says

10 hours ago

San Jose says unsheltered homelessness fell 30%. The county hasn't seen its model

12 hours ago

Fight over data centers hits Richmond

12 hours ago

As ICE crackdown fears rise, San Jose becomes first Bay Area city to halt new private detention facilities

1 day ago

DOJ sues San Jose over $1,591 concealed carry permit fee

2 hours ago

New details on legal battle over proposed South Bay ICE facility

2 days ago

Byron Sher, architect of landmark California environmental laws, dies at 98

3 days ago

State agrees to work with San Mateo County to return millions in vehicle license fees

5 days ago

San Jose to pitch new downtown parking rates after outcry

7 days ago

Newsom signs 'Leno's Law,' easing smog checks for some classic cars

1 day ago

California's largest teachers union sues state over nearly $6 billion in withheld school funding

2 days ago

Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

8 days ago

Ellenberg: Vote 'no.' Prop. 43 gives 34% of voters the power to defeat 66%.

5 days ago

Grimes: Vote 'no.' Prop. 45 isn't pro-affordability. It's a ruse handing shortcuts to polluters disguised as relief.

5 days ago

Steve Hilton, GOP California governor candidate, says he'd fill hypothetical US Senate vacancy with Democrat

2 days ago

Gov. Newsom says he won't run for president if Kamala Harris does

2 days ago

He lied about his resume. 5 ex-wives say he used them for their money. His next move? Running for Congress.

8 days ago