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The Mercury News - Politics

Byron Sher, veteran lawmaker who wrote many of California's landmark environmental laws, dies at 98

2 hours ago

Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

8 hours ago

As fears of AI catastrophe magnify, Washington stirs but mostly slumbers

10 hours ago

Milpitas taps ex-D.C. official to lead housing developments efforts

8 hours ago

Latest line: A good week for Daniel Lurie, a bad week for truckers

13 hours ago

They said it: Have they been to Cupertino?

13 hours ago

California university lecturer references Charlie Kirk's assassination on a post promoting a Nick Shirley event

3 days ago

California officials allow plans for the country's biggest kelp farm to move forward

3 days ago

Alameda County study shows $30 minimum wage measure would add $33 million to budget

3 days ago

Scotts Valley hit with legal action on proposed Vallejo casino

3 days ago

Operation Midway Blitz, one year later: A changed Chicago forges on after the resistance

2 days ago

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

2 days ago

Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet program

2 days ago

GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton

2 days ago

San Jose parks board stalls Cesar Chavez Plaza renaming nomination

2 days ago

Oakland police union agrees to pay hike in tentative agreement

2 days ago

San Jose to pitch new downtown parking rates after outcry

3 days ago

Stanford seeks permit to move forward with new developments - including affordable housing for students and staff

3 days ago

Contra Costa County inches closer to adopting an anti-ICE cooperation policy

4 days ago

State agrees to work with San Mateo County to return millions in vehicle license fees

1 day ago

Opinion: Newsom should sign legislation bolstering newsrooms — and democracy

2 days ago

Taves: California's Legislature just took on monopolies. Your turn, Gov. Newsom. Sign the COMPETE Act.

4 days ago

Ellenberg: Vote 'no.' Prop. 43 gives 34% of voters the power to defeat 66%.

1 day ago

Grimes: Vote 'no.' Prop. 45 isn't pro-affordability. It's a ruse handing shortcuts to polluters disguised as relief.

1 day ago

Capitolo: Vote 'yes.' Prop. 45 changes construction timelines, not our standards

1 day ago

He lied about his resume. 5 ex-wives say he used them for their money. His next move? Running for Congress.

4 days ago

California's next governor faces destabilizing surge in uninsured

4 days ago

Opinion: Voters, beware. California governors can do (almost) anything. Choose wisely.

4 days ago

California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions?

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