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Tuesday, November 03, 2026 2:53 PM ET

The Mercury News - Politics

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Merl Craft, former Pittsburg mayor, dies at 72

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Ex-Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's trial: Prosecutors' star witness takes the stand

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The megadonors making this election cycle the most expensive ever

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Bay Area voters express frustrations with cost of living, leadership as they cast ballots

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Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election

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Inside the Bay Area affordable housing project that went 'very wrong' for owners

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Election Day: Five things to watch for in California

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Lawsuit alleges 'torture' at Indiana prison holding immigrants, many from Chicago area

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Trump's agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates

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Democrats press to win a majority of governors' offices in midterms after power struggles with Trump

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State report warns Oakland Unified is at high risk of being unable to pay its bills

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When will we know who won? Here's when Bay Area election results arrive

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They said it: San Jose's plaza renamed again

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Witness in Sheng Thao's Oakland corruption trial alleges payoffs in gym bags stuffed with cash

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Oakland reaches tentative deal with SEIU, averting strike

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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

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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.

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

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Which races might predict a 'blue wave'? Here's what to watch

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