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The Mercury News - Politics

Latest line: A good week for Tom Gibson, a bad week for Ro Khanna

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally, dies after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

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Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center

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An American politician is blocked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank

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Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case after Trump's broad clemency

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Demolition of cement plant begins at historic Cupertino quarry

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Police oversight advocates hail California Supreme Court action clearing way for Sonoma County sheriff's watchdog to pursue whistleblower investigations

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Apartments could replace Palo Alto office site under nonprofit's plan

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Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief as OPD nears end of federal oversight

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Brentwood picks O'Grodnick as city's next police chief

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Frustrated advocate leads homeless gathering outside Antioch City Hall

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Paul Pelosi apologizes in suspected Napa County hit-and-run

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California's budget includes $128 billion for education. Here's what that means for students

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What to do with millions of old batteries from e-bikes, lawn tools and power stations?

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California lawmakers seek to boost reserves ahead of hot AI IPOs

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Bill to strip California school chief's power passes state legislature

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A Bay Area mayor sexually harassed City Hall workers. For one, it triggered something even darker.

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Big Oil needs Californians to fall for its slick marketing campaign. Don't be fooled.

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Election 2026: All 14 propositions before California voters this year, explained

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