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Homeless women face exacerbated safety risks on the streets, and Santa Clara County officials are considering a safe parking site for women who become homeless to escape intimate partner violence.
Santa Clara County considers safe parking site for women - San José Spotlight
Homeless women face exacerbated safety risks on the streets, and Santa Clara County officials are considering a safe parking site for women who become homeless to escape intimate partner violence. San...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Homeless women face exacerbated safety risks on the streets, and Santa Clara County officials are considering a safe parking site for women who become homeless to escape intimate partner violence.
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has tapped longtime city employee Sarah Zarate to become his new chief of staff.
San Jose mayor names new chief of staff - San José Spotlight
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has tapped longtime city employee Sarah Zarate to become his new chief of staff. The role recently became vacant after Jim Reed, who held the post for more than a decade unde...
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January 9, 2026 at 10:36 PM
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has tapped longtime city employee Sarah Zarate to become his new chief of staff.
“While we stand in solidarity with Minnesota today, we also know that California will remain a target … we call on the state of California to expand its commitment to this fight,” Rebeca Armendariz, a founding member of the Rapid Response Network, said at a Thursday news conference.
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
“While we stand in solidarity with Minnesota today, we also know that California will remain a target … we call on the state of California to expand its commitment to this fight,” Rebeca Armendariz, a founding member of the Rapid Response Network, said at a Thursday news conference.
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
Santa Clara County immigration advocates speak against ICE violence - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Santa Clara County immigration advocates are calling for more local protections amid the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis by a federal agent.
HAPPENING NOW: San José Spotlight editors @morytmilo.bsky.social and Nick Preciado are meeting with readers today at Playback Coffee in San Jose!
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
HAPPENING NOW: San José Spotlight editors @morytmilo.bsky.social and Nick Preciado are meeting with readers today at Playback Coffee in San Jose!
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January 7, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Coffee with the Editors is tomorrow! This is your chance to mingle with our editorial staff and get a sneak peak into our newsroom. There's still time to reserve your spot.
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San Jose officials have quietly killed a firefighter drug oversight program just days after reinstating it.
San Jose cuts drug oversight program days after it restarts - San José Spotlight
San Jose officials have quietly killed a firefighter drug oversight program just days after reinstating it. This comes after a paramedic drug theft scandal exposed patients to tampered narcotics and s...
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January 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
San Jose officials have quietly killed a firefighter drug oversight program just days after reinstating it.
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has come out against a controversial proposal to create a “billionaire tax” in California. Backers see it as a means of filling a massive deficit facing the state’s health care system.
San Jose mayor opposes billionaire tax idea - San José Spotlight
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has come out against a controversial proposal to create a “billionaire tax” in California. Backers see it as a means of filling a massive deficit facing the state’s health ca...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has come out against a controversial proposal to create a “billionaire tax” in California. Backers see it as a means of filling a massive deficit facing the state’s health care system.
The new year brings new resolutions — and a slight increase in pay for minimum wage workers in California.
Silicon Valley workers struggle amid minimum wage increase - San José Spotlight
The new year brings new resolutions — and a slight increase in pay for minimum wage workers in California. Eight cities in Santa Clara County already pay workers above the hourly rate, which in 2026 i...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The new year brings new resolutions — and a slight increase in pay for minimum wage workers in California.
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With your support, we didn’t just meet our $100,000 goal… we surpassed it, raising over $130,000!
We’re deeply thankful for every reader who made this possible.
January 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Our year-end fundraising drive has wrapped, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. 💛
With your support, we didn’t just meet our $100,000 goal… we surpassed it, raising over $130,000!
We’re deeply thankful for every reader who made this possible.
With your support, we didn’t just meet our $100,000 goal… we surpassed it, raising over $130,000!
We’re deeply thankful for every reader who made this possible.
State Sen. Dave Cortese plans to run for California Attorney General if @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov decides to enter the governor’s race. It could boost the odds of the next top state prosecutor coming from Santa Clara County.
San Jose lawmaker eyes state attorney general run - San José Spotlight
State Sen. Dave Cortese plans to run for California Attorney General if Rob Bonta decides to enter the governor’s race. It could boost the odds of the next top state prosecutor coming from Santa Clara...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
State Sen. Dave Cortese plans to run for California Attorney General if @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov decides to enter the governor’s race. It could boost the odds of the next top state prosecutor coming from Santa Clara County.
San Jose officials are cracking down on alleged mismanagement in Vietnam Town. But the plaza’s landlords aren’t budging.
San Jose Vietnam Town management shrugs at complaints - San José Spotlight
San Jose code enforcers last month ordered the managers of Little Saigon’s iconic commercial center to address multiple building violations that vexed business owners. But officials say the plaza mana...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
San Jose officials are cracking down on alleged mismanagement in Vietnam Town. But the plaza’s landlords aren’t budging.
With five of San Jose’s 11 City Council seats up for grabs in 2026, the city is gearing up for another busy election year.
2026 marks another busy election year for San Jose - San José Spotlight
With five of San Jose’s 11 City Council seats up for grabs in 2026, the city is gearing up for another busy election year. As the looming contests begin to come into focus, San José Spotlight has aske...
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January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
With five of San Jose’s 11 City Council seats up for grabs in 2026, the city is gearing up for another busy election year.
The complaints from residents of Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood about the recent changes on their block began more than five years ago.
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Palo Alto tries to rein in Zuckerberg’s Crescent Park expansion - San José Spotlight
The complaints from residents of Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood about the recent changes on their block began more than five years ago via letters to planning staff, phone calls to City Hall a...
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January 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The complaints from residents of Palo Alto’s Crescent Park neighborhood about the recent changes on their block began more than five years ago.
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Halfway through the decade and the clock continues to tick down on San Jose’s ambitious climate target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030. The road to success is looking steeper than ever.
San Jose falling behind on key climate target - San José Spotlight
Halfway through the decade and the clock continues to tick down on San Jose’s ambitious climate target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030. The road to success is looking steeper than ever.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Halfway through the decade and the clock continues to tick down on San Jose’s ambitious climate target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030. The road to success is looking steeper than ever.
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This year was daunting for Silicon Valley leaders and their efforts to confront homelessness.
2025 in review: Silicon Valley's state of housing and homelessness - San José Spotlight
This year was daunting for Silicon Valley leaders and their efforts to confront homelessness. Actions to stem the growing tide of people falling into homelessness were threatened by federal and state ...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
This year was daunting for Silicon Valley leaders and their efforts to confront homelessness.
“It appears our message has again resonated with voters and they recognize that I am ready to lead on day one. I’m looking forward to serving as assessor if this result trend continues," Fligor told San José Spotlight.
Early results show Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor leading by a large margin in Tuesday’s runoff election to decide Santa Clara County’s next chief property taxer.
Neysa Fligor leads Santa Clara County assessor's race in early results - San José Spotlight
Early results show Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor leading in Tuesday’s runoff election to decide Santa Clara County’s next assessor.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:29 AM
“It appears our message has again resonated with voters and they recognize that I am ready to lead on day one. I’m looking forward to serving as assessor if this result trend continues," Fligor told San José Spotlight.
Early results show Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor leading by a large margin in Tuesday’s runoff election to decide Santa Clara County’s next chief property taxer.
Neysa Fligor leads Santa Clara County assessor's race in early results - San José Spotlight
Early results show Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor leading in Tuesday’s runoff election to decide Santa Clara County’s next assessor.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Early results show Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor leading by a large margin in Tuesday’s runoff election to decide Santa Clara County’s next chief property taxer.
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San Jose’s Vietnamese community sees no shortage of milestones, activism and political drama every year — 2025 was no exception.
2025 in review: San Jose Little Saigon at a crossroads - San José Spotlight
San Jose’s Vietnamese community sees no shortage of milestones, activism and political drama every year — 2025 was no exception. Little Saigon’s iconic community gathering space – a commercial plaza k...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
San Jose’s Vietnamese community sees no shortage of milestones, activism and political drama every year — 2025 was no exception.
The historic home of San Jose’s first Asian American mayor now belongs to a local church with deep roots in Japantown’s community.
San Jose historic Mineta home sold to church honors its legacy - San José Spotlight
The historic home of San Jose’s first Asian American mayor now belongs to a local church with deep roots in Japantown’s community. Wesley United Methodist Church purchased the childhood home of Norman...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The historic home of San Jose’s first Asian American mayor now belongs to a local church with deep roots in Japantown’s community.
It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. As 2025 comes to a close, San José Spotlight is looking back on its definitive moments.
2025 in review: Silicon Valley’s biggest stories - San José Spotlight
It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. A county assessor’s 30-year reign came to an end. Two city leaders were sentenced in court. Superintendent firings and mass layoffs rocked a host of ...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. As 2025 comes to a close, San José Spotlight is looking back on its definitive moments.
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University.
Study shows food insecurity highest in East San Jose - San José Spotlight
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University. The study found that neighborhoods in E...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.
Federal judge pauses changes to Santa Clara County housing grants - San José Spotlight
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.