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It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. As 2025 comes to a close, San José Spotlight is looking back on its definitive moments.
2025 in review: Silicon Valley’s biggest stories - San José Spotlight
It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. A county assessor’s 30-year reign came to an end. Two city leaders were sentenced in court. Superintendent firings and mass layoffs rocked a host of ...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It was a transformational year for Silicon Valley. As 2025 comes to a close, San José Spotlight is looking back on its definitive moments.
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University.
Study shows food insecurity highest in East San Jose - San José Spotlight
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University. The study found that neighborhoods in E...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Many families in Santa Clara County continue to struggle with food insecurity even after food assistance, according to a recent study by Santa Clara University.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.
Federal judge pauses changes to Santa Clara County housing grants - San José Spotlight
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to upend federal funding for permanent housing.
At age 27, Rob Moore brings a fresh perspective to the Los Gatos Town Council as the youngest mayor in town history.
Los Gatos' youngest mayor brings new perspective - San José Spotlight
At age 27, Rob Moore brings a fresh perspective to the Los Gatos Town Council as the youngest mayor in town history. Councilmembers voted unanimously to make Moore mayor on Dec. 9.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
At age 27, Rob Moore brings a fresh perspective to the Los Gatos Town Council as the youngest mayor in town history.
As part of a year-long effort to rein in San Jose’s problem with abandoned shopping carts, the city has been reviewing proposals to hire a company to retrieve and return carts to grocery stores.
San Jose shopping cart crackdown could be costly - San José Spotlight
As part of a year-long effort to rein in San Jose’s problem with abandoned shopping carts, the city has been reviewing proposals to hire a company to retrieve and return carts to grocery stores.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As part of a year-long effort to rein in San Jose’s problem with abandoned shopping carts, the city has been reviewing proposals to hire a company to retrieve and return carts to grocery stores.
For community leaders in San Jose’s Japantown, receiving statewide recognition as a cultural district affirms what they already know about the historic neighborhood.
State recognizes San Jose's Japantown as a cultural district - San José Spotlight
For community leaders in San Jose’s Japantown, receiving statewide recognition as a cultural district affirms what they already know about the historic neighborhood.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
For community leaders in San Jose’s Japantown, receiving statewide recognition as a cultural district affirms what they already know about the historic neighborhood.
Santa Clara County voters can walk into 19 different vote centers and select their next chief property taxer starting Saturday.
Early voting begins for Santa Clara County assessor's race - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County voters can walk into 19 different vote centers and select their next chief property taxer starting Saturday.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Santa Clara County voters can walk into 19 different vote centers and select their next chief property taxer starting Saturday.
In a San Jose City Hall shakeup, longtime mayoral chief of staff Jim Reed announced Thursday he is leaving to lead a statewide policy initiative launched by Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social earlier this year.
Longtime San Jose mayoral chief of staff leaves for new role - San José Spotlight
In a San Jose City Hall shakeup, longtime mayoral chief of staff Jim Reed announced Thursday he is leaving to lead a statewide policy initiative launched by Mayor Matt Mahan earlier this year.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
In a San Jose City Hall shakeup, longtime mayoral chief of staff Jim Reed announced Thursday he is leaving to lead a statewide policy initiative launched by Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social earlier this year.
The chilling effects of President Donald Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” have caused nurses to be furloughed across Santa Clara County’s hospitals.
Santa Clara County nurses say furloughs hinder patient care - San José Spotlight
Hundreds of Santa Clara County nurses have been furloughed during the past few months, creating staffing shortages across the entire public health care system, according to nurses and union representa...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The chilling effects of President Donald Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” have caused nurses to be furloughed across Santa Clara County’s hospitals.
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Join us January 8 at Playback Coffee Co. in San Jose to hear from our editors, Nick Preciado and
@morytmilo.bsky.social, and get a sneak peek into our newsroom.
RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/H02B4xf0
December 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Grab a cup of joe with San José Spotlight! ☕
Join us January 8 at Playback Coffee Co. in San Jose to hear from our editors, Nick Preciado and
@morytmilo.bsky.social, and get a sneak peek into our newsroom.
RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/H02B4xf0
Join us January 8 at Playback Coffee Co. in San Jose to hear from our editors, Nick Preciado and
@morytmilo.bsky.social, and get a sneak peek into our newsroom.
RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/H02B4xf0
Willow Glen residents are expressing bitter disappointment after a proposed seven-story residential building in their neighborhood gained a permit under a state law streamlining housing development.
Willow Glen 7-story development moves forward - San José Spotlight
Willow Glen residents are expressing bitter disappointment after a proposed seven-story residential building in their neighborhood gained a permit under a state law streamlining housing development.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Willow Glen residents are expressing bitter disappointment after a proposed seven-story residential building in their neighborhood gained a permit under a state law streamlining housing development.
Editorial: "San Jose City Hall encountered a blast from the past at its doorstep Dec. 4. The moment was a reminder of how pivotal San Jose was to the nation’s music scene in the 1960s and 70s." – @morytmilo.bsky.social
Editorial: What a long strange trip it’s been for San Jose - San José Spotlight
San Jose City Hall encountered a blast from the past at its doorstep Dec. 4. The moment was a reminder of how pivotal San Jose was to the nation’s music scene in the 1960s and 70s. That evening, commu...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Editorial: "San Jose City Hall encountered a blast from the past at its doorstep Dec. 4. The moment was a reminder of how pivotal San Jose was to the nation’s music scene in the 1960s and 70s." – @morytmilo.bsky.social
Patience is wearing thin amid a battle for control of a museum honoring San Jose’s Vietnamese community — and both sides of the fight could end up losing.
San Jose Viet Museum's future unclear - San José Spotlight
Patience is wearing thin amid a battle for control of a museum honoring San Jose's Vietnamese community — and both sides of the fight could end up losers.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Patience is wearing thin amid a battle for control of a museum honoring San Jose’s Vietnamese community — and both sides of the fight could end up losing.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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At San Jose’s Vietnam Town, struggling merchants find it hard to recognize their signature commercial center. Instead, they see a plaza that chases out visitors.
San Jose Vietnamese shops sue over alleged mismanagement - San José Spotlight
At San Jose’s Vietnam Town, struggling merchants find it hard to recognize their signature commercial center. Instead, they see a plaza that chases out visitors.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
At San Jose’s Vietnam Town, struggling merchants find it hard to recognize their signature commercial center. Instead, they see a plaza that chases out visitors.
Silicon Valley’s wealthiest residents are steering billions of dollars to national and global causes instead of investing in their own backyard — a trend that’s persisted for at least five years.
Silicon Valley's wealthiest skip their own backyard - San José Spotlight
Silicon Valley’s wealthiest residents are steering billions of dollars to national and global causes instead of investing in their own backyard — a trend that’s persisted for at least five years.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Silicon Valley’s wealthiest residents are steering billions of dollars to national and global causes instead of investing in their own backyard — a trend that’s persisted for at least five years.
As the race to become Santa Clara County assessor enters its last lap, leaders of Northern California’s largest city are all in on candidate Neysa Fligor.
County assessor candidate earns support of San Jose mayor - San José Spotlight
As the race to become Santa Clara County assessor enters its last lap, leaders of Northern California’s largest city are all in on candidate Neysa Fligor.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As the race to become Santa Clara County assessor enters its last lap, leaders of Northern California’s largest city are all in on candidate Neysa Fligor.
A community-inspired mural project aims to beautify and revitalize a neighborhood in East San Jose.
East San Jose paints its stories on neighborhood walls - San José Spotlight
A community-inspired mural project aims to beautify and revitalize a neighborhood in East San Jose. Artists gathered for the East Side Stories mural painting festival Saturday, complete with a DJ and ...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A community-inspired mural project aims to beautify and revitalize a neighborhood in East San Jose.
The number of Californians who are “very concerned” about homelessness has plummeted below 30% over the last six years.
Homelessness no longer top issue for Bay Area residents - San José Spotlight
The number of Californians who are “very concerned” about homelessness has plummeted below 30% over the last six years. The percentage of Bay Area residents who are “very concerned” about the presence...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The number of Californians who are “very concerned” about homelessness has plummeted below 30% over the last six years.
Santa Clara County’s hospital lifeline sales tax increase won’t affect Silicon Valley residents equally.
Campbell sales tax among highest in state after Measure A - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County’s hospital lifeline sales tax increase won’t affect Silicon Valley residents equally. The temporary five-eighths-cent increase, approved by voters last month as Measure A, will brin...
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December 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Santa Clara County’s hospital lifeline sales tax increase won’t affect Silicon Valley residents equally.
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social hosted several gubernatorial candidates at a tiny home site Friday, in the hopes of showcasing the city’s approach to slash homelessness through building temporary housing — and to get their buy in.
San Jose mayor looking for 'change agent' governor - San José Spotlight
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan hosted several California gubernatorial candidates at a tiny home site Friday, in the hopes of showcasing the city’s approach to slash homelessness through building temporary...
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December 6, 2025 at 1:36 AM
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social hosted several gubernatorial candidates at a tiny home site Friday, in the hopes of showcasing the city’s approach to slash homelessness through building temporary housing — and to get their buy in.
An East San Jose charter school serving immigrant families is at risk of closure.
East San Jose charter school at risk of closing - San José Spotlight
Escuela Popular, a bilingual and bicultural school in East San Jose, could close its doors after serving the community for almost 40 years due to a state law that requires all charter school teachers ...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
An East San Jose charter school serving immigrant families is at risk of closure.
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And thanks to our match funders, that amount doubled, bringing in a grand total of $13,506 to help sustain our journalism.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
With your help, we raised $6,753 yesterday, surpassing our $5,000 #GivingNewsDay target.
And thanks to our match funders, that amount doubled, bringing in a grand total of $13,506 to help sustain our journalism.
Thank you for your support and faith in us!
And thanks to our match funders, that amount doubled, bringing in a grand total of $13,506 to help sustain our journalism.
Thank you for your support and faith in us!
Homeless residents who moved from San Jose’s largest encampment into shelters earlier this year are being asked to move again — or end up back on the streets.
San Jose homeless motel residents must move or face eviction - San José Spotlight
Homeless residents who moved from San Jose's largest encampment into shelters earlier this year are being asked to move again — or end up back on the streets.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Homeless residents who moved from San Jose’s largest encampment into shelters earlier this year are being asked to move again — or end up back on the streets.
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