The Mercury News - Politics
Taxpayers have funded nearly $1.5M in pro-Trump ads. Criticism is mounting, including from the GOP
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After a chaotic weekend in the Trump-media standoff, it's now a wait-and-see game for networks57 minutes ago
NFL asks Homeland Security to take down video of Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins1 hour ago
Trump can't force election changes by blocking counterterrorism funds to states, judge says57 minutes ago
Alito steps aside in a major climate case after scrutiny over oil stock holdings2 hours ago
9 states have new US House districts for the midterm elections after Trump urged changes4 hours ago
Precinct-based voting places are thing of past in most California counties. Here's why8 hours ago
What happens after the NFL leaves? Six cities reveal a complicated economic legacy9 hours ago
Newsom signs bills aimed at protecting LGBTQ people, citing Trump administration attacks18 hours ago
Why data centers are a hot real estate investment12 hours ago
Minions, I-80 traffic and red tape: Display at North Bay Halloween corn maze sparks debate6 hours ago
How do San Jose council candidates plan to handle the increasingly controversial data center issue?12 hours ago
Election 2026: Development issues define city council races in Menlo Park1 day ago
Brentwood pickleball courts closed after neighbors cite their mental health6 hours ago
They said it: Santa Clara County grades its child welfare performance1 day ago
Glazer: As BART warned of financial doom, it ramped up spending, refused to right-size agency3 days ago
Why Newsom wants to strip explorer John C. Frémont's name from park3 days ago
Newsom signs bill that seeks to help abused dogs and cats avoid long shelter stays18 hours ago
Endorsement: California's homeowners need a fix, not an experiment. Elect Ben Allen6 hours ago
Newsom signs reform laws targeting repeat drunken drivers1 day ago
Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's lieutenant governor3 days ago
Bravo: Prop. 40 will make California's health care challenges even worse2 days ago
Lanzas: Prop. 40 is the key to preserving health care access and saving lives2 days ago
Roberts: Prop. 43 places insurmountable roadblocks to citizen-led community solutions2 days ago
Berkeley city council election important for surveillance technology and historic business preservation1 day ago
Becerra vs. Hilton: Where California's 2026 governor candidates stand on housing, taxes, and the DMV7 hours ago
Poll finds billionaire tax, counter-measures, lacking majority support3 days ago
Attorney general race repeats primary matchup with Rob Bonta heavily favored2 days ago
