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The Mercury News - Politics

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Trump directed use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency

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Judge temporarily blocks border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend region

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They said it: Punishing behavior you want to see

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Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for Richard Uihlein

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Proposition 45: A solution to build more housing? Or a loophole for developers?

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11 candidates vying for 3 seats in the Pittsburg City Council race

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Bay Area residents say their own lives are on track. The region is another story

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Bay Area residents feel they belong here. Nearly half may leave.

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DeSaulnier: When profits matter more than safety, everyone loses

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California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math

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Election 2026: Union City's Sakakihara faces Price in state Senate race

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What are California's 12 official paid holidays after the latest legislation?

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A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban

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Election 2026: Pleasanton voters to decide mayor, council races

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Clayton, Hercules voters to weigh raising sales tax

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Election 2026: Richmond voters consider more fire department funding

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As ICE fears rise, San Jose expands detention facility freeze to public land

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'It's surreal': California bans child marriage following nine-year fight at statehouse

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A balcony solar bill in California is now law. When can you plug in?

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How California is creating a workaround to save defunded college programs

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Newsom signed hundreds of bills. Here's what could change your daily life.

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Arellano: Heads up, Latino men: The future of democracy hangs on your vote

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Huey: Young people aren't voting. Sacramento knows how to change that.

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Letters: An Oakland pause on data centers allows responsible planning

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Election 2026: Years of turnover in Milpitas city leadership a top issue in mayoral, council races

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