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Wednesday, October 28, 2026 4:58 PM ET

The Mercury News - Politics

Conservative activists O'Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota

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'They're asking for more money?': Secretive recordings played in trial of ex-Oakland mayor

1 hour ago

Right-wing provocateur James O'Keefe charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota

2 hours ago

'Daily Show' and Obama writer Kevin Bleyer, 54, killed in car crash

2 hours ago

Report: Peltola's campaign involved in effort to recruit second Dan Sullivan for Alaska Senate race

2 hours ago

Fifty-fifty, Fetterman and filibuster: What could a split Senate look like?

3 hours ago

Dolores Huerta dies at 96: Influential labor and civil rights activist coined 'Sí, se puede'

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California confidence index jumps as election looms

7 hours ago

Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving

7 hours ago

This California Latino voter guide backs Republicans. Who is behind it?

7 hours ago

Ex-Oakland mayor's trial: Witness to 'plead the Fifth' over secretive recordings

21 hours ago

Santa Clara Valley Water District board member censured for misconduct

22 hours ago

Pittsburg joins Bay Area cities pausing data center approvals

22 hours ago

Mountain View school district pays $700,000 to settle sexual harassment claims

8 hours ago

Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion in investigation of ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell

1 day ago

Santa Clara County refuses to share voter registration data or not count ballots despite DOJ demands

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

Fiscal accountability and transparency at heart of Santa Clara County Board of Education race

2 days ago

Bill inspired by possible release of California high school mass shooter signed into law

8 days ago

California test scores reveal modest growth; education experts say it's not enough

13 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

1 day ago

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

7 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

8 days ago

In LA, a federal judge considers the DOJ's request to block 20,000 California ballots

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