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The Mercury News - Politics

H-1B visa fees, tariffs, a stake in Intel? How Silicon Valley has fared under Trump

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Charlie Kirk fallout hits California schools, where 20 teachers face discipline over posts

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Trump tells Congress that U.S. is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels

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New California law restricts HOA fines to $100 per violation, giving homeowners a break

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California consumer confidence slips to 3-month low

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How a federal government shutdown works

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Trump administration plans to build 10 miles of new barrier along California-Mexico border

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Latest line: A good week for Jimmy Kimmel, a bad week for Pamela Price

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H-1B visa: Trump's changes spark bipartisan attack on Silicon Valley tech giants

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Lower electricity bills? Or more pollution? A new California law is sparking big debate

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Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants

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Federal indictment charges 3 activists with alleged 'doxing' of California ICE agent

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX gig at Levi's Stadium incites MAGA outrage

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Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

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Running out of options, what new tax could Oakland ask voters to approve?

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Prop. 36 funding fight pits Newsom against San Jose Mayor Mahan

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East Bay cities lose new $1 billion nuclear fusion site to Albuquerque

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Hayward leaders take pay cut as city preps for fallout from budget cuts

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Judge orders feds to strip status from Koi casino land, blocking project

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West Contra Costa USD educators say poor working conditions harm students most

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Judge tosses prosecutor's free-speech lawsuit against Santa Clara County DA, but another appeal looms

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Amid attorney shortage, Alameda County program ensuring defendants get represented in court sees leadership shakeup

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Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures

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Walters: California lacks authority to enforce Newsom's ICE mask ban

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U.S. attorney, DHS say ICE won't comply with California's new mask ban

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Newsom signs 'Safe Schools Act' taking unprecedented action against ICE

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Skelton: Where's the housing help for the middle class?

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Letters: More important than cash, Prop. 50 has support of people

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Letters: Donald Trump's hubris on display during UN speech

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Opinion: Careful, thoughtful approval of housing lets Saratoga endure

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Why California sheriffs are weighing in on Prop. 50

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GOP frontrunners in California's gubernatorial race hail from different worlds

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Elias: Blame RFK Jr., Trump for any deaths resulting from lack of vaccines

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Editorial: Neysa Fligor is best choice for Santa Clara County's next assessor

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