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The Mercury News - Politics

OpenAI agrees to $3.2 million settlement after feds accuse it of discriminating against U.S. workers

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Prediction market bets on wildfires draw scrutiny from Senators

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New talks are 'last chance' for Iran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes, Trump says

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Anderson Dam: $3.2 billion contract awarded to rebuild largest dam in Santa Clara County

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Fremont council rejects possible half-cent tax ballot measure

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This California charter school paid millions to firms linked to its founder. It was shut down amid 'fiscal integrity' concerns.

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Here are some immigration-related bills up for a California Assembly hearing this week

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Trump to visit California for RNC meeting at his golf club

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Pete Buttigieg says he's 'inclined' to run for president in 2028

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A guide to every witness listed in ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's criminal case

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CZU Lightning Complex survivor moves back home after 6 years with help from nonprofit

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County of Monterey joins coalition to oppose ICE detention center near Gilroy

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Developer launched investigation into union leader who led scrutiny of controversial $56 million Sonoma County government real estate deal

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Zelenskyy asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk's OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia

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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules

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Department of the Interior rules against proposed Bay Area casino

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This East Bay city celebrates second new school since 2024

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Sunnyvale updates 72-hour parking ordinance to address public safety concerns

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7 things to know about renaming San Jose's Cesar Chavez plaza – and why Dolores Huerta isn't listed

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Guilty plea, witness list reveal prosecutors' case against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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Four seats on Midpen open space district board up for election in November

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How one of the Bay Area's most heavily Latino cities is fighting an ICE facility

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Why Oakland's voter-approved $100 campaign vouchers will miss another election

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Letters: Rapper Mistah F.A.B. should find safer ways to entertain kids

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Oakland school closure raises statewide questions over charter renewals

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California rental ads would have to disclose if pictures used AI, under new bill

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Opinion: Lurie is no Mamdani. San Francisco is fine with that.

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California could require voter ID. Both sides say voters are being misled

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California lawmakers want to require social influencers to disclose if they're paid to post campaign content

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US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list

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