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The Mercury News - Politics

Belal Aftab: Saratoga's story is one of steadiness, vigilance

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They said it: Taking robo-taxis up to freeway speed

14 hours ago

Latest line: A good week for Ro Khanna, a bad week for Dana Williamson

15 hours ago

Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that's now a model for other cities

11 hours ago

Measure B appears to hold commanding lead in latest election results

1 day ago

MAGA rift grows as Trump feuds with Greene before key 2026 midterm elections

1 day ago

Water district picks five projects totaling $3.9 billion to boost water supplies by 2050

1 day ago

Kimberly Guilfoyle praises Gavin Newsom on Greek TV, silent on Trump Jr

2 days ago

Isn't that special (district)? Quiet mini California governments hold your billions

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Prominent California attorney was fired from the Justice Department 'for cause'

2 days ago

Brazilian coffee, beef and tropical fruit will still be tariffed 40%, says Brazil's vice president

1 day ago

Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant for separate gun offense, releasing him from prison

1 day ago

Oakland appoints an interim police chief as it prepares to find a permanent hire

2 days ago

Milpitas interim city manager extends stay after resignation letter, censure drama

2 days ago

74-year-old rule against heavy trucks driving I-580 through Oakland is back under review

2 days ago

Bay Area rancher's gate across road puts new twist in public access fight

3 days ago

Fed up with crime, an Almaden homeowners' association has sued San Jose in the latest escalation of its longstanding gate dispute

1 day ago

California celebrates modest progress in student achievement, but advocates warn it's not enough

2 days ago

California is a high-tax state. Are more taxes a balm for its deficits?

2 days ago

California lawmakers found money for these pet projects even as they slashed the budget

9 days ago

Why a new California law could change the way all Americans browse the internet

11 days ago

Taves: Turning Point set a trap. UC Berkeley fell in deep.

2 days ago

Editorial: Children in zip ties. Warrantless raids. Tear gas. Enough already.

9 days ago

Opinion: The way Gen Z consumes news has changed. Journalism needs to change with it

1 day ago

Prop. 50: Trump administration sues to block California US House map

3 days ago

JFK grandson Jack Schlossberg announces run for US House in NYC

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President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption for country

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