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The Mercury News - Politics

This year's 11 most endangered historic places, including Bay Area site, nod to America 250 and the promise of equality for all

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A Cuban exiles' group is at the heart of DOJ's push to indict Raúl Castro over a 1996 shootdown

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U.S. Capitol cops sue to block $1.8 billion fund that could aid Jan. 6 attackers

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US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

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Barney Frank dies; liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights

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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP

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Despite Richmond's successes, incumbent mayor has been dogged by controversy

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Chabria: A former Becerra aide pleaded guilty in a fraud case. I still have questions

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California wildfires: 3 blazes burning now are a wake-up call for challenging summer ahead

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Petition signature gatherer paid homeless people on Skid Row to register to vote, federal officials say

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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

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Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

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Trump bought stock in drugmaker as his government boosted its obesity drugs

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What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test

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New mural honors Inez Jackson, groundbreaking San Jose community leader

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East Bay town extends ban on data centers

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To sell a home in this Bay Area city, it must be climate friendly

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Borenstein: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's audacious power grab has Trumpian tone

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Homelessness falls in Alameda County as Bay Area sees fragile signs of progress

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Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

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Santa Clara County sheriff has embraced oversight. A watchdog says serious tests remain

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Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid

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Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat

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Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential

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Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals

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Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner

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In their words: These candidates want to control your home insurance. Here's why and what they'll do.

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Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary

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Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor

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These candidates for California schools chief want to oversee education for nearly 6 million students

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The candidate for California governor nobody's talking about: Barack Obama

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