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🎉 San José Spotlight is turning 7! 🎉
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January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
🎉 San José Spotlight is turning 7! 🎉
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Editorial: "After about six years in local politics, @mattmahansj.bsky.social believes he has what it takes to run America’s most populous state...But the move shortchanges hundreds of thousands of San Jose residents who elected him mayor four years ago." – Ramona Giwargis, @morytmilo.bsky.social
Editorial: San Jose mayor should not run for governor - San José Spotlight
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is all over national and statewide TV news stations, websites and flooding our social media feeds. The media circus is centered around his not-so-subtle hints that he might r...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Editorial: "After about six years in local politics, @mattmahansj.bsky.social believes he has what it takes to run America’s most populous state...But the move shortchanges hundreds of thousands of San Jose residents who elected him mayor four years ago." – Ramona Giwargis, @morytmilo.bsky.social
📺 Watch: San José Spotlight co-founder and CEO Ramona Giwargis recently hosted a NorCal Public Media discussion on how AI is impacting our lives — recorded in front of a live studio audience at CreaTV's studio at Open San José.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
📺 Watch: San José Spotlight co-founder and CEO Ramona Giwargis recently hosted a NorCal Public Media discussion on how AI is impacting our lives — recorded in front of a live studio audience at CreaTV's studio at Open San José.
A new watering hole is moving into The Pruneyard six months after Rock Bottom Brewery closed.
New brewery coming to The Pruneyard in Campbell - San José Spotlight
Laughing Monk Brewing will open its fifth location in Campbell, where Rock Bottom Brewery was housed for 30 years. Unlike its national chain predecessor, Laughing Monk is a local brewery with four loc...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
A new watering hole is moving into The Pruneyard six months after Rock Bottom Brewery closed.
We're excited to share that San José Spotlight is partnering with The @washingtonpost.com on a new project: Ripple, a website that curates opinion journalism from trusted local and national partners.
Read our first opinion piece posted on Ripple here: na2.hubs.ly/H0396p30
Read our first opinion piece posted on Ripple here: na2.hubs.ly/H0396p30
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
We're excited to share that San José Spotlight is partnering with The @washingtonpost.com on a new project: Ripple, a website that curates opinion journalism from trusted local and national partners.
Read our first opinion piece posted on Ripple here: na2.hubs.ly/H0396p30
Read our first opinion piece posted on Ripple here: na2.hubs.ly/H0396p30
Amid reports that San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social is considering a run for California governor, someone has launched an exploratory text message poll to gauge public support.
Poll gauges support for San Jose mayor running for governor - San José Spotlight
Amid reports that San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is considering a run for California governor, someone has launched an exploratory text message poll to gauge public support.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Amid reports that San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social is considering a run for California governor, someone has launched an exploratory text message poll to gauge public support.
Reported crime figures in San Jose continued to decline in 2025, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. Last year’s drop in violent crimes has accelerated a downward trend that began in 2024 after such crimes peaked the previous year.
Reported crime in San Jose fell in 2025 - San José Spotlight
Reported crime figures declined in San Jose across all major categories in 2025, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report. The drop in violent crimes has accelerated a downward trend that began in ...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Reported crime figures in San Jose continued to decline in 2025, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. Last year’s drop in violent crimes has accelerated a downward trend that began in 2024 after such crimes peaked the previous year.
An effort to develop housing at public transit stations in Santa Clara County has awakened after being dormant for decades — and is expected to rake in lease profits and fuel train ridership.
VTA to bring thousands of homes online - San José Spotlight
An effort to develop housing at public transit stations in Santa Clara County has awakened after being dormant for decades — and is expected to rake in lease profits, revive train ridership and accele...
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January 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM
An effort to develop housing at public transit stations in Santa Clara County has awakened after being dormant for decades — and is expected to rake in lease profits and fuel train ridership.
Silicon Valley leaders and sports big-wigs drummed up major hype around building a national cricket stadium at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds four years ago. But talks have fallen through — and there are several takes on what went wrong.
Cricket stadium a no-go at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - San José Spotlight
Silicon Valley leaders and sports big-wigs drummed up major hype around building a national cricket stadium at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds four years ago. But talks have fallen through — and th...
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January 18, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Silicon Valley leaders and sports big-wigs drummed up major hype around building a national cricket stadium at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds four years ago. But talks have fallen through — and there are several takes on what went wrong.
Animal welfare advocates are threatening legal action against San Jose, alleging officials have failed to correct longstanding problems at the city’s animal shelter despite a scathing 2024 audit and years of public complaints.
San Jose animal shelter faces legal threat over alleged neglect - San José Spotlight
Animal welfare advocates are threatening legal action against San Jose, alleging officials have failed to correct longstanding problems at the city’s animal shelter despite a scathing 2024 audit and y...
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January 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Animal welfare advocates are threatening legal action against San Jose, alleging officials have failed to correct longstanding problems at the city’s animal shelter despite a scathing 2024 audit and years of public complaints.
BREAKING: Campbell’s Pruneyard Cinemas announced Friday that it has managed to reach an agreement with its landlord in a longstanding rent dispute, allowing the beloved theater to remain open.
Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell not closing - San José Spotlight
Campbell’s Pruneyard Cinemas announced Friday that it has managed to reach an agreement with its landlord in a longstanding rent dispute, allowing the beloved theater to remain open.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM
BREAKING: Campbell’s Pruneyard Cinemas announced Friday that it has managed to reach an agreement with its landlord in a longstanding rent dispute, allowing the beloved theater to remain open.
Santa Clara County leaders are asserting stronger authority over key services and public land in the region. While the proposed changes have come with explanations, they haven’t gone through without friction.
Santa Clara County looks to consolidate independent boards - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County leaders are asserting stronger authority over key services and public land in the region. While the proposed changes have come with explanations, they haven't gone through without f...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Santa Clara County leaders are asserting stronger authority over key services and public land in the region. While the proposed changes have come with explanations, they haven’t gone through without friction.
Don’t lease — buy.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted that maxim with a unanimous vote Tuesday, opting to purchase the property where the county’s new 10-story Valley Health Center campus is set to open this year.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted that maxim with a unanimous vote Tuesday, opting to purchase the property where the county’s new 10-story Valley Health Center campus is set to open this year.
Santa Clara County buys site of future health clinic - San José Spotlight
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has voted to purchase the property where the county's new 10-story Valley Health Center campus is set to open this year on Bascom Avenue in San Jose. The he...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Don’t lease — buy.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted that maxim with a unanimous vote Tuesday, opting to purchase the property where the county’s new 10-story Valley Health Center campus is set to open this year.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted that maxim with a unanimous vote Tuesday, opting to purchase the property where the county’s new 10-story Valley Health Center campus is set to open this year.
This one goes out to you! Our end-of-year campaign achieved record breaking numbers ($130,000+ raised). It is all going directly back into covering the people and topics that shape the South Bay. 💻🙌🏻🗞️
January 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
This one goes out to you! Our end-of-year campaign achieved record breaking numbers ($130,000+ raised). It is all going directly back into covering the people and topics that shape the South Bay. 💻🙌🏻🗞️
San Jose will prohibit federal immigration activity at dozens of city properties and vacant lots.
San Jose bans ICE from using its properties - San José Spotlight
San Jose will prohibit federal immigration activity at dozens of city properties and vacant lots. The city’s policy comes on the heels of Santa Clara County passing a similar policy to block ICE from ...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
San Jose will prohibit federal immigration activity at dozens of city properties and vacant lots.
“When brazen, politically motivated and unlawful edicts are imposed by fiat — disregarding the rule of law and harming our residents — we have a duty to act,” Otto Lee, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, told San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County has taken a stand against President Donald Trump in court over the last year, challenging efforts to end birthright citizenship, disrupt federal funding for not complying with Trump’s agenda and more.
Santa Clara County fights Trump in court - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County has taken a stand against President Donald Trump in court over the last year, challenging efforts to end birthright citizenship, disrupt federal funding for not complying with Trump...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:10 AM
“When brazen, politically motivated and unlawful edicts are imposed by fiat — disregarding the rule of law and harming our residents — we have a duty to act,” Otto Lee, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, told San José Spotlight.
Santa Clara County has taken a stand against President Donald Trump in court over the last year, challenging efforts to end birthright citizenship, disrupt federal funding for not complying with Trump’s agenda and more.
Santa Clara County fights Trump in court - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County has taken a stand against President Donald Trump in court over the last year, challenging efforts to end birthright citizenship, disrupt federal funding for not complying with Trump...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Santa Clara County has taken a stand against President Donald Trump in court over the last year, challenging efforts to end birthright citizenship, disrupt federal funding for not complying with Trump’s agenda and more.
Cupertino is falling short in its state-mandated housing goals as developers roll out projects with fewer homes than expected.
Cupertino not meeting its housing goals - San José Spotlight
Cupertino is falling short in its state-mandated housing goals as developers roll out projects with fewer homes than expected. The upshot is Cupertino will have to add more high-density projects — a m...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Cupertino is falling short in its state-mandated housing goals as developers roll out projects with fewer homes than expected.
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!
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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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.
☕️ RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-wit...
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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.