San Jose's largest school district is still trying to answer the question of whether or not to keep law enforcement on campuses. For advocates, the yearslong wait could leave students of color in jeopardy. 🚨 More San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-unifi…

Sources, you're likely spending some time with loved ones but if you have that five minutes between the couch and the kitchen, please respond. Sincerely, your local journalist still working today 🫶

ICYMI: More than 20,000 Sikhs live in Santa Clara County. San Jose's Sikh leaders worked to recognize the ethnic and religious community in a state resolution, a step forward as the group continues to face discrimination and inequity. 🙌 Read San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-sikhs…

South Asian representation is sweeping Santa Clara County Office of Education's Board of Education. Maimona Afzal Berta and Raeena Lari are the board's first Pakistani and Muslim American members. They join Tara Steekrishnan, the board's first Indian American member. 📚 More San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

Happy 2023 (laws)! Check out my roundup San José Spotlight on new laws going into effect, covering everything from housing to transportation to social justice. 👩🏽‍⚖️ sanjosespotlight.com/new-california…

Update: AB 257, aimed at addressing labor issues in the fast food industry, is not going smoothly through the drive-thru lane. A state court placed a temporary halt on the law, which was supposed to go into effect Jan. 1. 🍟 Read San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

Community support raised a staggering $45,000 (and counting!) in GoFundMe donations for Mr. Sayed. Advocates are cheering while pushing for more permanent policies/ help for other unhoused residents ❤️ A spot of good news San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/thousands-rais…

Greater numbers of high schoolers in the county crossed the stage to get their diplomas, even over the pandemic. But experts are wondering to what degree (pun intended) students are actually learning 🎓 Read San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

"It'd be a blessing." West Valley-Mission College Community District is working toward eliminating tuition in a new state bill. For students struggling in the Silicon Valley, free college would be a boon. ✏️ Read San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/silicon-valley…

San Francisco San Francisco 49ers and City of Santa Clara make another headline as Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker faces perjury charges over leaked report 🏈 More San José Spotlight sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-of…