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The Mercury News - Politics

After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'

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Pause put on Bay Area gas-powered water heater ban

47 minutes ago

See how your county voted on California's 14 propositions

10 hours ago

Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations

11 hours ago

Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workers

11 hours ago

Billionaire Leon Black sues U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia for defamation over Epstein comments

12 hours ago

Why does it take 30 days for California to certify an election? What to know

21 hours ago

Where Bay Area House incumbents stand in early election returns

1 day ago

Election results: Two incumbents take lead in Pittsburg City Council election

1 day ago

Dailey, Varela, Nguyen lead in Santa Clara Valley Water District races

23 hours ago

Election results: Motts takes early lead in Antioch City Council race

14 hours ago

San Jose council races show Altwer, Ortiz, Doan with early leads

1 day ago

Bay Area voters express frustrations with cost of living, leadership as they cast ballots

1 day ago

State report warns Oakland Unified is at high risk of being unable to pay its bills

1 day ago

Li, Bromley, Dalton lead Saratoga City Council race

1 day ago

Here's what's happening to Redwood City, San Pablo rent control measures

1 day ago

Moore, Suzuki, Stump lead in Los Gatos Town Council race

1 day ago

Bay Area voters supporting school board incumbents in early voting returns

1 day ago

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

15 days ago

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

20 days ago

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

21 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

8 days ago

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX tumble after Republicans are routed

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