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The Mercury News - Politics

Photos: Inside the 'Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room' in New York City

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Despite Richmond's successes, incumbent mayor has been dogged by controversy

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Opinion: A new viral outbreak. The same mistakes all over again.

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Chabria: A former Becerra aide pleaded guilty in a fraud case. I still have questions

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California wildfires: 3 blazes burning now are a wake-up call for challenging summer ahead

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New mural honors Inez Jackson, groundbreaking San Jose community leader

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These candidates for California schools chief want to oversee education for nearly 6 million students

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Newsom's tightfisted final budget faces a rough reception in the Legislature

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Homelessness falls in Alameda County as Bay Area sees fragile signs of progress

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The candidate for California governor nobody's talking about: Barack Obama

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Ketanji Brown Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political after voting rights decision

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Federal judge blocks ICE agents from arresting people at courthouses

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Social media personality 'Chud the Builder' could get 60 years in courthouse shooting

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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

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Today is last day to register to vote in primary election - but you can still vote if you forget

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Oakland city administrator resigns after 'degrading' text messages surface

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West Valley cities consider overnight parking areas for homeless residents

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No San Jose District 7 incumbent has won reelection in 16 years. Can Bien Doan break the streak?

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Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's audacious power grab has Trumpian tone

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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

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Santa Clara County sheriff has embraced oversight. A watchdog says serious tests remain

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They said it: A foster care fail

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Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

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Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat

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Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

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Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

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Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner

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In their words: These candidates want to control your home insurance. Here's why and what they'll do.

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Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary

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Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor

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Voters to consider $688 million in Bay Area school bonds

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Sen. Cassidy loses La. GOP primary to Trump-backed candidate

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Voting in person? Here are some tips and California laws to know

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Two Contra Costa supervisors have no challengers. Their next term may be anything but easy

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