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The Mercury News - Politics

Gasoline prices under Trump surpass Biden-era average

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Appeals court declines to rule on federal bid to set aside California ballots of alleged noncitizens

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'I prefer a private room': Phone calls pull back curtain at City Hall in trial of ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

6 hours ago

6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders

7 hours ago

Trump campaigns Mississippi, highlighting Republicans' challenges

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Trump-Epstein ties covered up, House Democrats allege; want special counsel

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Illinois man charged with mailing white powder to members of Congress

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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again

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Berkeley considers starting a public bank with taxpayer dollars

9 hours ago

Newsom's dilemma: Should California join the new federal school choice program?

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They said it: Silicon Valley's AI worries

1 day ago

Latest line: A good week for Barbara Lee, a bad week for Mark Zuckerberg

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Judge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired by Trump administration

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San Jose City Council set to pick new name for Cesar Chavez Plaza. Who didn't make the cut?

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A sign of the times? Political sign theft, vandalism pops up in South Bay cities

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The millions spent by California billionaires against Prop. 40 is about 0.07% of their wealth

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San Jose begins rolling out 33 speed cameras in push to reduce traffic deaths

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Endorsement: Oakland voters should reject Measure EE plan that politicizes administration

3 days ago

Endorsement: End Oakland teacher union's chaotic control of the school board

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As Medi-Cal cuts loom, two Bay Area counties expand care for uninsured

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San Mateo County considers regulating new data centers

5 days 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

11 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

13 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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Endorsement: No on Props. 40, 41 and 42. Reject billionaires tax — and billionaires' attempts to shackle state's fiscal future.

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Endorsement: Elect Wahab over Hernandez to represent East Bay in Congress

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

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Bay Area elections offices receive 'threatening' letters from Department of Justice as midterms near

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Why are elections different for California Supreme Court and appeals court judges?

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How Mark Zuckerberg pushed Meta to shield him from California's proposed wealth tax

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Ohio's Vivek Ramaswamy bankrolls disturbing ad with rival's estranged mom

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