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The Mercury News - Politics

For July 4, expect protests across America

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Supreme Court clears way for deportation to South Sudan of several immigrants with no ties there

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EPA puts on leave 139 employees who spoke out against policies under Trump

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For most Bay Area fireworks displays, the shows will go on despite Yolo County explosion

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Richmond council and police chief align, diverge on civil grand jury report

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Since July Fourth is Friday, here are a few facts to help celebrate our nation's 249th birthday

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Newly released docs detail union leader arrest, alleged staff affair as San Mateo County seeks to remove sheriff

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California is running out of safe places to build homes due to fires, rising Seas

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South Bay Latino leaders pledge to protect immigrant community

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Bay Area DA didn't appeal mass murderer's death penalty ruling. Was it all politics?

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Contra Costa County reports 26% drop in homelessness

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Delta Diablo board approves rate hike for sewer services

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Barabak: State Democrats' attempts to silence GOP lawmaker reveal their arrogance

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Will Democrats' big changes to landmark California environmental law lower housing prices?

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These new California laws go into effect on July 1

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Letters: Take a moment on July 4 to give thanks for our republic

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Letters: California should be building housing smarter, not faster

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Chemerinsky: Supreme Court weakens federal judiciary when it is needed most

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Paramount settles Donald Trump's '60 Minutes' lawsuit for $16 million

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Poll: Immigration fight with Trump boosts Gov. Newsom's ratings

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Tordillos hails 'landslide victory' as Chavez-Lopez concedes in runoff for San Jose City Council District 3 seat

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Tordillos opens up massive lead over Chavez-Lopez in runoff for San Jose District 3 City Council seat

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