Politics
Featured
Japan’s population crisis was decades in the making
For a population to remain stable, it needs a fertility rate of 2.1, defined as the total number of births a woman has in her lifetime. A higher rate will see a population expand, with a large proportion of children and youth, as seen in India and many African nations.
California Politics
Shasta County ditched vote-counting machines, sparking a recall
As in other places, distrust of government surged in Shasta County during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools and most businesses closed. A group calling itself a militia started raising the temperature in local public meetings. During one meeting in 2020,...
National Politics
Brian Mulroney dies at 84; former Canadian prime minister forged strong ties with U.S.
The Progressive Conservative leader led his country for nearly a decade and was a key negotiator for the landmark U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement of 1988.
City Politics
After a long search, will one of these four candidates be Oakland’s next police chief?
Oakland's powerful civilian-led police oversight body will interview the candidates Thursday at City Hall.
Local Politics
Editorial: Ballot plan shows California school construction inequities
Lucky Sunnyvale School District voters should OK Measure C but recognize this teachable moment.
California Legislature
Paw-friendly? Proposed bill would prevent California landlords from banning pets in rentals
The legislation, proposed by San Francisco Democrat Matt Haney, would require landlords to have a...
Opinion
Our Bay Area endorsements for Tuesday’s primary election ballot
Mercury News and East Bay Times editorial board recommendations for Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa...
Election
Haley can’t win with 40%, but she can expose Trump’s weaknesses
Nearly 9 in 10 Haley voters in South Carolina said they would not be satisfied...