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    Saturday, December 27th 2025

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    The entrance to Yosemite National Park along Highway 140 in Mariposa County.

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    Since his return to office, he has tried to downplay the nation’s racist history while whitewashing civil rights victories.
    The latest AI models are getting even better at persuading people at the expense of the truth.

    Olson: AI is getting dangerously good at political persuasion

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    Rishi Kumar, left, and Neysa Fligor are candidates for Santa Clara County Assessor.

    Kumar vs. Fligor: Santa Clara County assessor candidates make final pitches for Dec. 30 runoff

    Larry Stone's resignation creates first open race for the office, responsible for assessing value of 500,000 properties, in 30 years.
    • Editorial: Fligor is ready to be Santa Clara County assessor. Her opponent is not.

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

    • Editorial: Voters should reject Washington health care district parcel tax

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    The latest AI models are getting even better at persuading people at the expense of the truth.

    Olson: AI is getting dangerously good at political persuasion

    The latest models are becoming even better at changing people's minds at the expense of the truth.
    • Why Congressional ‘Fix Our Forests Act’ would worsen wildfire threat in California

    • Kumar: The Assessor’s Office needs an outsider as leader — a changemaker

    • Fligor: Ensuring the Assessor’s Office keeps working for taxpayers and residents

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