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The Mercury News - Politics

'Disturbing,' 'disappointing': Juvenile justice oversight is diminishing across California, to advocates' alarm

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Election 2026: Saratoga school board candidates focus on student support, enrollment

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Rep. Liccardo's new plan to reinstate TPS for Afghan refugees

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In 'the weave': A legislative agenda for Trump's final years

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Kristi Noem's mass deportation jet fleet sits grounded at Louisiana airport

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Pittsburg weighs 45-day moratorium on new data centers

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New Jersey food importer files lawsuit challenging Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

7 hours ago

CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One

8 hours ago

Ohio governor's race gets ugly with ad featuring candidate's estranged mother

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Sen. Adam Schiff: Canadians may stay sour on California wine even after trade dispute ends

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San Jose man charged in Trump DOJ voting crackdown says he's never voted

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Brentwood city manager G. Harold Duffey resigns

1 day ago

Mystery no more: Origin of FBI investigation into former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao revealed

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Christmas controversy: Los Gatos Fantasy of Lights cuts dates, bans cars and raises ticket prices

17 hours ago

District 5 county supervisor elected to international transit board

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Castro: Oakland has its schools back. Now voters face a new challenge.

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Plan to eliminate honors classes becomes issue in Bay Area school board races

1 day ago

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

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

5 days ago

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

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

7 days ago

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

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Letters: Prop. 45 goes too far in blunting CEQA

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Voting for San Mateo County Supervisor District 5? Read this first

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Before you vote on Prop. 5, read this

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Trump uses antisemitic 'Shylock' slur to defend GOP Kansas senator

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Finding new ways to get Bay Area's Gen Z voters to the polls

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Today is the last day for Californians to register to vote by mail

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