The Mercury News - Politics
European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for meeting with Trump
13 hours ago
Monte Sereno looks to fill vice mayor vacancy after Javed Ellahie resigns20 hours ago
They said it: Aping his opponent21 hours ago
Latest line: A good week for nepo babies, a bad week for Doug LaMalfa22 hours ago
How the 'science of reading' bill could change California schools19 hours ago
Sheriff Corpus removal hearings begin Monday in San Mateo County23 hours ago
Bay Area and California bounce back with July job gains after June loss2 days ago
Critics say Trump's push for fairness in college admissions is leaving out legacy preferences2 days ago
Just 15% of Californians can afford a home vs. 34% nationally2 days ago
What is redistricting? Your questions about maps, California's feud with Texas and more, answered2 days ago
President Trump ramps up takeover of Washington's police department. Here's what to know2 days ago
Tom Cruise looks eager to steer clear of Trump's Kennedy Center awards2 days ago
The Latest: Trump says no deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war was made with Putin after Alaska talks22 hours ago
Shooters may have mental health problems in common, but that's not what's behind violent attacks, experts say2 days ago
San Jose cop calls out police department after overturned firing and scathing arbitration ruling3 days ago
Juvenile-justice advocates decry Bay Area county's move to prosecute more teens as adults3 days ago
Palo Alto residents push back on proposed El Camino Real apartment project3 days ago
Construction of housing complex near Berryessa BART station could begin soon4 days ago
Bay Area Air District files lawsuit against Martinez-based landfill for pollution2 days ago
Community anger over East Bay county's cooperation with ICE grows as sheriff defends policies4 days ago
Santa Clara County hit with second lawsuit over allegedly failing to reimburse hospitals for health care services4 days ago
How the case of a six-foot fence in the East Bay led to a victory for public-access advocates6 days ago
Editorial: California can't afford to allow Texas to rig 20262 days ago
Walters: The Golden State was a model of transparency. Now it operates in the dark.3 days ago
Northern California's newest invaders are beautiful swans. Should hunters kill them?3 days ago
I lived in an RV. Don't destroy the unhoused's last remaining refuges.4 days ago
Opinion: D.C. dysfunction means Bay Area must work together, dream big to solve its problems2 days ago
Letters: Front-page story is a celebration of economic disparity2 days ago
Letters: Supplemental education pays dividends in the long run2 days ago
Lewis: Welcome to American politics without norms3 days ago
Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats2 days ago
Elias: Playing fireman, Trump has actually increased California's fire risk2 days ago
Trump's DC rhetoric echoes history of racist narratives5 days ago
Libby Schaaf drops out of 2026 state treasurer race after Kounalakis drops in8 days ago