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3 days ago · Silicon Valley lawmaker says stop the monkey business. South Bay politician poised to become State Assembly speaker. Candidate claims Santa Clara County DA tripped him after debate. About Us. San José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices ...
Jun 17, 2024 · A new mural called “Threads Woven” has dramatically changed San Pedro Square. The brainchild of the San Jose Downtown Association and arts nonprofit Local Color, the mural was funded through the Adobe Hometown Grant. The mural cost about $100,000, according to the association, and is part of an effort to engage residents and draw more foot ...
Oct 8, 2024 · Cupertino election signs have been mysteriously disappearing, but it’s not the work of disgruntled residents or political opponents. It’s the city. Maintenance workers in Cupertino’s public works department removed and threw out more than 15 election lawn signs last week for Cupertino City Council Candidates R “Ray” Wang and Councilmember Kitty Moore — signs placed...
Sep 6, 2024 · Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. San Jose officials have zeroed in on the city’s first location for a sanctioned encampment, where homeless people will be allowed to stay inside tents without fear of being swept. The lot at 1157 E. Taylor St. could open early next year, with more safe sleeping sites opening by next June.
Aug 11, 2024 · As of 5 p.m. Friday, Ahrens, district director for Assemblymember Evan Low, is ahead with roughly 56.8% of the vote, or 58,658 votes. Sreekrishnan, a deputy chief of staff and legislative director for state... San José Spotlight is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to local & state elections reporting in San Jose, Santa Clara County ...
Oct 29, 2024 · City officials have expanded the existing 40 hours of paid leave for workers to 320 hours, with all of San Jose’s major unions becoming eligible as of Oct. 22 — including officers with the San Jose Police Department. The benefit is part of last year’s negotiations with Staff Up San Jose, a coalition of city employee unions.
Nov 5, 2024 · San Jose resident Jackie Beloney said he is most worried about women’s reproductive freedoms as he voted Tuesday. Photo by Lorraine Gabbert. San Jose resident Jackie Beloney is unemployed and worried about the economy. But what drew him to the polls Tuesday is women’s reproductive rights — a cornerstone issue in this year’s presidential ...
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Nov 6, 2024 · Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. Educator turned candidate Pamela Campos has a marginal lead over retired sheriff’s deputy Joe Lopez in the race for the San Jose City Council District 2 seat. As of 5 p.m. Friday, Campos, a nonprofit advocate and former education specialist, is ahead with 52.1% of the vote, or 11,766 ...
Jun 29, 2024 · San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said the ruling will not change the city’s existing homelessness strategy, but rather enforce a scaled approach. First, the city offers resources and shelter repeatedly, then people in camps who refuse services will be swept and lastly, unhoused people can be cited or arrested. The San Jose Police Department, which ...
