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The Mercury News - Politics

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Free state parks admission, new hurdles for offshore oil drilling among environmental bills Newsom signs

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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups

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After seven deaths in Esparto explosion, California strengthens fireworks oversight

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California donors have funded both sides of Democrats' primary battles

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San Mateo's housing future and budget shortfall are biggest issues facing council candidates

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Ahead of key Oakland Police Department hearing, new proposal asks for one-year extension to federal court oversight

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What happens after the NFL leaves? Six cities reveal a complicated economic legacy

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Minions, I-80 traffic and red tape: Display at North Bay Halloween corn maze sparks debate

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They said it: Santa Clara County grades its child welfare performance

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Glazer: As BART warned of financial doom, it ramped up spending, refused to right-size agency

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Why Newsom wants to strip explorer John C. Frémont's name from park

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Legal fight over Newsom's withholding of California education funding intensifies

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Newsom vetoes bill calling for college student feedback on campus protest rules

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Letters: Xavier Becerra is the clear choice for governor

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Letters: Stanford University must be a responsible steward of AI

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Endorsement: One candidate stands out in the critical race for California Treasurer

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Opinion: Stop blaming rogue bots. Hold their human developers accountable.

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California's candidates for governor to square off in debate - how to watch, and what to look for

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A mysterious dark money group gave Xavier Becerra $39,200. He's sending it back

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Election 2026: More than $200 million spent fighting and supporting billionaire tax measure, and more to come

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