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The Mercury News - Politics

Sandwiches to socialism: How a DSA chapter in Austin is building political power

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Trump honors Microsoft's CEO after Vance hits Microsoft and Adobe with H-1B visa crackdown

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Family of Mexican father shot dead by ICE in Chicago files claim over 'unlawful' shooting

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As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

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Oakland puts temporary pause on new data centers

1 day ago

San Jose has a new racial and social equity director

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Milpitas' budget woes loom large in mayoral, city council elections

1 day ago

Concord naval base's future hangs on council elections

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House control is up for grabs. Bay Area seats look safely Democratic

1 day ago

Election 2026: Berkeley voters to decide on four ballot measures

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New Yorkers get into heated confrontation with ICE agents who nearly hit 5-year-old boy in shooting

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Trump on the stump: Extreme lines, vague threats

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What to know about Trump Accounts and automatic enrollment

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Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier

4 hours ago

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed

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Private prison company sues California over civil rights law for immigrant detainees

9 hours ago

DHS denies ICE arrested man at California college in potential unprecedented action

9 hours ago

AG Rob Bonta leads 17-state coalition voicing opposition to Roadless Rule rescission

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For the Black Panther Party's 60th anniversary, Oakland's Broadway gets new name

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El Cerrito seniors want their center back. The city says funding is the challenge

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After recent conflict and controversy, three seats are up for grabs at the Santa Clara Valley Water District

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Election 2026: Competing political factions define a fractious race for Cupertino city council

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What comes next at Golden Gate Fields now that the historic East Bay horse track is closed?

2 days ago

Santa Cruz County school board candidate faces felony charges, including voter registration violation

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Bill inspired by rape and murder of 8-year-old Maddy Middleton passes into California law

1 day ago

Safety bill inspired by 'American Nightmare' kidnap victim is signed into law by Gov. Newsom

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Bay Area Legislature staffer detained by ICE released, awaits hearings

2 days ago

Adoptees push to access original birth certificates after Bay Area lawmakers' bill is defeated

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Massaro: Stop fighting it. AI writes better, but you are still the author.

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Skelton: Becerra on cruise control, Hilton offers contrived fixes for California's problems

17 hours ago

Opinion: Test-optional colleges are seeing the consequences of ill-prepared students

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Barrera vs. Shaw: This candidate for California superintendent of public instruction offers a practical path forward

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Wahab, Hernandez face off in Dublin debate for Congressional District 14

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