I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us at this year’s #PolitiBeat25. Your presence, energy, and support helped make it an unforgettable experience. From all of us at San José Spotlight, thank you for being a part of our community ❤️

Sources say San Jose City Hall discovered a racist slur-ridden groupchat involving multiple councilmembers -- and is now hiding it. Our local NAACP president told me he's also been made aware of the texts -- and has joined Mayor Matt Mahan in publicly demanding answers.

The countdown has begun for the FIFA World Cup coming to Silicon Valley next year. sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

Good evening! I'm at a community meeting hosted by Pam Foley about turning the Bristol Hotel into transitional housing for homeless residents. More than 100 people are here to voice their opinion, including Campbell residents because the site is on the border. San José Spotlight

It's hard to understand people who have no compassion for moms and their kids living on the streets. I can't imagine this was a life choice. Annalise Freimarck San José Spotlight West Valley residents angry over hotel turning to homeless housing sanjosespotlight.com/west-valley-sa…

Hundreds of people are gathered at St. James park for the “No Kings” rally to protest President Trump’s policies, ICE raids and the simultaneous military parade happening in DC. San José Spotlight

In depth look into @sjsu in the wrath of the federal government. NOTUS San José Spotlight Federal government punishes San Jose university but keeps it secret sanjosespotlight.com/federal-govern…

listening to beautiful,amazing Mayra Flores read her poetry from her book.

Is San Jose’s mayor hitting the mark on his promises? Learn more from brandon pho at San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/is-san-jose-ma…

Without affordable, permanent housing the continuum of care isn't whole, homeless individuals will fall through the housing safety net. B. Sakura Cannestra San José Spotlight Santa Clara County has 1 shelter bed for every 3 homeless people sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-co…

Breaking: Santa Clara County puts sales tax measure on November ballot to help fill federal cuts to health care. sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-co… San José Spotlight brandon pho

Town Hall meeting in San Jose on health care and safety. How do the city and county team up to combat the problem? That is the conversation. Mayor Matt Mahan Supervisor Betty Duong San José Spotlight

Next year is going to historic for City of San José when it comes to sports events. B. Sakura Cannestra San José Spotlight Jose pulls out all the stops for 2026 sports bonanza sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-pulls…

Breaking: Ex-San Jose councilmember sentenced to 18 years prison sanjosespotlight.com/ex-san-jose-co… brandon pho San José Spotlight

After three days of splitting hairs County of Santa Clara wins lawsuit allowing a general sales tax measure to stay on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election. Judge just ruled. brandon pho San José Spotlight Santa Clara County tax measure wins lawsuit, stays on ballot sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-co…

Be careful about buying a home in Japantown. Make sure to ask the realtor if it has a historic designation. brandon pho San José Spotlight San Jose restaurant closure is symptomatic of larger problem sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-resta…

The closure of Downtown Streets is a definite loss for those who were looking for a way to get back on their feet with a job and housing assistance.Joyce Chu San José Spotlight Silicon Valley street cleaning crew is swept away sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

Much needed housing. Annalise Freimarck San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

A vacant former youth center in East San Jose has been demolished more than a month after a fire halted plans for its restoration. sanjosespotlight.com/damaged-east-s…