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The Mercury News - Politics

What we know about the Justice Department investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom

13 hours ago

Liccardo, elected leaders urge federal and state support to repair Pacifica Pier

20 hours ago

They said it: If we build it without parking, they may not come

2 days ago

Pinole's unstable finances under microscope in latest civil grand jury report

1 day ago

Officials warn a California ballot proposal on tax initiatives could cost San Jose millions

4 days ago

Wahab appears ahead in special election to replace Swalwell

4 hours ago

Tiebreaker vote by Mayor Barbara Lee allows voters to decide how Oakland is governed

4 hours ago

Pittsburg residents voice frustration over approved data center

8 hours ago

Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Eddie Vedder and Bono to perform at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening

8 hours ago

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

11 hours ago

Borenstein: Your government wants power to sue you for seeking public records

12 hours ago

Do influencers need to disclose if they're paid by a candidate? New California bill seeks to ensure they do

16 hours ago

The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma

4 hours ago

Authorities say they've disrupted planned drone, gun attack on White House UFC cage-fighting show

4 hours ago

Polls open today for special election to replace Swalwell

20 hours ago

Advocates demand immigrant protections in Contra Costa County

19 hours ago

San Leandro appoints interim police chief amid investigation into Chief Averiett

15 hours ago

Local leaders gather in Saratoga to discuss leadership during emergencies

18 hours ago

What to know about Mayor Barbara Lee's push to transform how Oakland is run

21 hours ago

Gas prices across California can vary from one station to another — and the differences are stark

4 days ago

Bay Area lawmakers introduce bill to prevent hate speech in official candidate statements

4 days ago

Liccardo: Why China is winning the war America started in Iran

4 days ago

Borenstein: The A's left Oakland but they still control the Coliseum. That must change.

4 days ago

Letters: Loss of local zoning control adds to fire danger

8 hours ago

Letters: White House 'aliens' site aims to dehumanize our neighbors

9 hours ago

Special election Tuesday to fill Swalwell term

2 days ago

This bitter California school board race was decided 18 months ago. The legal battle over it just ended — for now.

4 days ago

Will Oakland council members cede power to the mayor? A ballot measure hangs in the balance.

5 days ago

Poll shows Becerra with big early advantage over Hilton in California governor's race

5 days ago