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The Mercury News - Politics

DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million

1 day ago

San Jose has a new racial and social equity director

1 hour ago

Voters to weigh different approaches to housing affordability in November

27 minutes ago

Senior citizens say affordability, cost of living is hurting them

46 minutes ago

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race

46 minutes ago

Wahab, Hernandez face off in Dublin debate for Congressional District 14

1 hour ago

After recent conflict and controversy, three seats are up for grabs at the Santa Clara Valley Water District

1 hour ago

Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club

13 hours ago

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

18 hours ago

'Unbelievably distressing': Latest comments from Trump outrage elected leaders across California

18 hours ago

House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look safely Democratic

1 day ago

Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say

17 hours ago

Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt

18 hours ago

Senators push the Trump administration to act swiftly on Russian sanctions to help Ukraine

19 hours ago

In Virginia, Democrat hoping to oust Republican tests anti-corruption message echoing around country

20 hours ago

Oakland puts temporary pause on new data centers

14 hours ago

Santa Clara directs staff to analyze potential improvements to data center regulations

18 hours ago

What comes next at Golden Gate Fields now that the historic East Bay horse track is closed?

1 day ago

Santa Cruz County school board candidate faces felony charges, including voter registration violation

1 day ago

Bay Area GOP chair recants election fraud claim about dead voters

2 days ago

Bay Area transit tax: Younger adults and renters most supportive, poll finds

3 days ago

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

19 hours ago

Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

1 day ago

Adoptees push to access original birth certificates after Bay Area lawmakers' bill is defeated

2 days ago

Gov. Newsom signs bill advancing Concord Naval Weapons Station redevelopment

2 days ago

Wasserman: Bay Area transit became a victim of its success. A new funding model could restore it.

6 days ago

Massaro: Stop fighting it. AI writes better, but you are still the author.

1 hour ago

Skelton: Becerra on cruise control, Hilton offers contrived fixes for California's problems

2 hours ago

Opinion: Test-optional colleges are seeing the consequences of ill-prepared students

2 hours ago

Milpitas' budget woes loom large in mayoral, city council elections

19 hours ago

Concord naval base's future hangs on council elections

1 day ago

Barrera vs. Shaw: This candidate for California superintendent of public instruction offers a practical path forward

16 hours ago

Saratoga City Council candidates outline vision for housing, fiscal responsibility

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