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The Mercury News - Politics

'He values loyalty': Witness in Oakland corruption trial alleges payoffs in gym bags stuffed with cash

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In Alaska race, Trump targets a long, sometimes sordid political tradition of 'spoiler' candidates

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Graphika finds China-linked Spamouflage accounts posing as US voters on X

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For under-50 Senate hopefuls, age isn't just a number

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Elections 2026: San Jose Mayor Mahan joins Big City Coalition supporting Prop. 1

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Judge orders 3 taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads to be pulled from TV and social media

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California's Delta water overhaul sparks a clash over reliable supplies and endangered fish

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Silicon Valley's new alliance with Donald Trump faces a test as backlash against AI grows

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Is the waste at California's only working nuclear plant safe from high tides and El Niño?

21 hours ago

Ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's trial: Prosecutors' star witness takes the stand

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Oakland's First Fridays street festival may end as sponsors exit

21 hours ago

Activist brings message of revolutionary love to YWCA event in Santa Clara

1 day ago

Bay Area county considers banning youth e-bike users

19 hours ago

Displaced 50 years ago, residents of this historic Bay Area town are finally getting paid

21 hours ago

Bill inspired by possible release of California high school mass shooter signed into law

10 days ago

California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it's not enough

15 days ago

What is nepotism? California policy updated after manager fired for helping friend get job

16 days ago

California now has tougher DUI laws. But not this one.

18 days ago

Endorsement Cheat Sheet: Mercury News and East Bay Times Editorial Boards' picks for California's Nov. 3 general election

3 days ago

Opinion: Big money is everywhere in California politics. Prop. 4 can curb its influence.

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Letters: Schools should provide students with classes for all abilities

14 hours ago

Letters: Vote yes on Prop. 43 to set a higher bar for new special taxes

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Which political party is better for your pocketbook?

23 hours ago

Newsom to send election attorneys to counter federal poll watchers

1 day ago

Another poll finds California billionaires tax losing support

1 day ago

Teens work, drive and pay taxes. But should they vote? This California city will soon decide

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