"In the November election, Californians will vote on a ballot measure, Proposition 6, that would amend California’s Constitution and ban forced labor in jails and prison, one of the last remnants of slavery." sanjosespotlight.com/silver-taube-p…

San Jose officials are hard-pressed to find an alternative site for the Berryessa Flea Market as development is set to displace vendors and threaten their livelihoods. sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-still…

“What we’re looking for now is not just continued collaboration with the city and commitment from the Office of Economic Development, but also from the mayor and City Council that they are not going to let the pugla (market) disappear,” Roberto Gonzalez, BERRYESSA FLEA MARKET VENDORS ASSOCIATION

Officials in one West Valley city are taking action to combat a statewide policy gap that leaves residents in affordable housing vulnerable to rent increases that could price them out. sanjosespotlight.com/campbell-shiel…

More than 100 apartments for older adults and a medical facility could be coming to Sunnyvale within the next few years. sanjosespotlight.com/sunnyvale-seni…

“It’s a beautiful addition to the community,” Commission Chair Nathan Igelsias said. “It’s going to help enrich the community and offer opportunities for Sunnyvale residents to age in place, which is certainly a community benefit.”

A struggling East San Jose school district plans to close multiple campuses as it brings on a new superintendent to help guide officials through the difficult process. sanjosespotlight.com/new-east-san-j…

“There’s a budget crisis. We know we have to consolidate and close schools. Let’s get through that and maximize our resources… so we can move forward and put those dollars into the classroom. I’m fully committed to this district.” – New Alum Rock Union superintendent German Cerda

.Betty Duong for Supervisor, a first-time candidate for office and chief of staff for Supervisor Cindy Chavez, is running for her boss’ District 2 seat as Chavez terms out in December. 🗳️ Read our candidate profile to learn more Duong: sanjosespotlight.com/election-2024-…

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“Every day in the campaign, I feel the greater sense of importance here that this is a calling, this is a true responsibility. The next supervisor, it has to be someone that could hit the ground running from day one, that will live this mission every single day.” – Betty Duong for Supervisor

Campaign finance reports are crucial to learning who’s funding elected office seekers. But new data shows Santa Clara County is rife with disregard for election transparency laws sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

A proposed West San Jose housing project that would have added more than 100 affordable homes has been scrapped. sanjosespotlight.com/west-san-jose-…

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