The Mercury News - Politics
AI boom helps erase California's multibillion-dollar budget deficit
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Santa Clara County DA challenger rallies supporters to criticize recent actions2 days ago
Two Contra Costa supervisors have no challengers. Their next term may be anything but easy17 hours ago
Bay Area USDA workers sue over ag secretary's 'Christ is Risen' email17 hours ago
No San Jose District 7 incumbent has won reelection in 16 years. Can Bien Doan break the streak?20 hours ago
2026 California controller candidates weigh in on government audits, divestments and property taxes1 day ago
Gov. Newsom pitches tax on cloud-based software sales to raise billions in new revenue1 day ago
The billionaires telling other billionaires to shut up and pay their taxes1 day ago
Takeaways from the final California governor's debate before the June 2 election1 day ago
Work begins on planned ICE detention facility near Gilroy as Santa Clara County threatens lawsuit1 day ago
Several candidates look to replace Nancy Pelosi in US House race1 day ago
Wicks faces two challengers in District 14 reelection bid1 day ago
In heart of East Side, Ortiz defends San Jose council seat against comeback contender Campos2 days ago
Santana Row assault defendants arraigned, will not face hate crime charges2 days ago
San Leandro police chief charged with hit-and-run of car containing family2 days ago
Alameda County settles wrongful termination lawsuit against DA's office1 day ago
Sheriff reports double number of ICE arrests at Sonoma County jail as tensions flare with activists2 days ago
Bay Area air regulators split on whether to move forward with ban on gas water heaters that will cost homeowners $3,5002 days ago
Money starts to shape race for Aisha Wahab's East Bay state Senate seat7 days ago
Opinion: Investing in child care unlocks California's potential16 days ago
Apple, Google crushed California bill that helped smaller rivals19 days ago
Endorsement: Elect Ben Allen California's next insurance commissioner1 day ago
In their words: These candidates want to control your home insurance. Here's why and what they'll do.1 day ago
Bay Area News Group's endorsement guide to California's June 2 Primary4 days ago
Endorsement: Elect Fiona Ma California's next lieutenant governor6 days ago
Library tax measure sparks heated debate in El Cerrito1 day ago
Poll: Democrats rally around Becerra, Steyer as Republicans consolidate behind Hilton3 days ago
A bipartisan effort to reform California's top-two primary system is underway2 days ago
2026 California secretary of state candidates discuss voter ID, election security and more3 days ago
