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The Mercury News - Politics

Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

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Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?

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Drug prices have declined sharply, and Trump is taking credit. The reason behind the drop is complex

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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools

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The CDC has zombie programs. Congress funds them, but few people are left to do the work

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Growing threat to free speech: Bogus copyright claims making political stories disappear

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Latest line: A good week for Xavier Becerra, a bad week for Spencer Pratt

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ICE says Gilroy facility may hold 10 detainees at a time, but maximum remains unknown

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Senate bill, other measures look to solve problematic Bay Area e-bike use

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Home insurance, AI and designer pets: What lived and died in Sacramento

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The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand

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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

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Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

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Berkeley goes all-in on bikes with removal of a significant number of parking spaces on Hopkins Street

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Home of Chicken & Waffles to close in Oakland's Jack London district

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San Mateo County cities face budget cuts from missing state funds

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Brentwood's city manager is on paid leave. He just got a raise

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Once overrun by all-night raves, famed singer's former beach property opens as new park

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'We are stewards of the town's money,': Los Gatos council members target local nonprofit's rental assistance program

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California sets aside $250 million for public hospitals. Bay Area officials say it falls far short

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Santa Cruz City Council to reconvene from summer recess to discuss Peace Village Housing

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Opinion: California studied employee ownership. SB 1174 would put the evidence to work.

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Borenstein: California taxpayer pension costs grew eightfold since 1999; new plans add billions more

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Here are some immigration-related bills up for a California Assembly hearing this week

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Letters: Rapper Mistah F.A.B. should find safer ways to entertain kids

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Taves: Trump finds a new excuse to play games with California's cash

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What I learned from interviewing 49 candidates on Bay Area ballots

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Opinion: State Legislature must close loopholes to protect Bay Area's air and water

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Pro-Israel donors, groups widen backing of Hernandez in congressional race

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Is pro-Israel group making an impact in the race to replace Eric Swalwell?

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Special election runoff for Swalwell's seat pits Wahab against Hernandez

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California could require voter ID. Both sides say voters are being misled

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