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With Veterans Day approaching, Santa Clara County is offering free health and social services to local vets this weekend.
Santa Clara County provides free resources to veterans - San José Spotlight
With Veterans Day approaching, Santa Clara County is offering free health and social services to local vets this weekend. The annual Stand Down offers housing and employment assistance, medical and de...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
With Veterans Day approaching, Santa Clara County is offering free health and social services to local vets this weekend.
California has overwhelmingly approved Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social’s plan to gerrymander congressional seats in favor of Democrats for the next several election cycles. His most powerful allies in Silicon Valley are tempering their zeal.
California's Prop. 50 has a rocky road ahead - San José Spotlight
California has overwhelmingly approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to gerrymander congressional seats in favor of Democrats for the next several election cycles. His most powerful allies in Silicon Valle...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
California has overwhelmingly approved Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social’s plan to gerrymander congressional seats in favor of Democrats for the next several election cycles. His most powerful allies in Silicon Valley are tempering their zeal.
A San Jose hotel converted to homeless housing is switching operators, and residents are welcoming the change.
San Jose homeless hotel gets new management - San José Spotlight
A San Jose hotel converted to homeless housing is switching operators, and residents are welcoming the change. Nonprofit service provider WeHope will take over the Arena Hotel at 817 The Alameda start...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A San Jose hotel converted to homeless housing is switching operators, and residents are welcoming the change.
“As the next assessor I will continue to protect tax payers dollars, I will save tax payers money. I will improve the process, including the appeal process,” Fligor told San José Spotlight.
JUST IN: Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor.
Santa Clara County assistant assessor leads in early results - San José Spotlight
Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor. As of 8:45 p.m. on Election Day, Fligor is ahead with nearly 40% of the vote, or 111,628 votes. In second place is Ris...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
“As the next assessor I will continue to protect tax payers dollars, I will save tax payers money. I will improve the process, including the appeal process,” Fligor told San José Spotlight.
JUST IN: Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor.
Santa Clara County assistant assessor leads in early results - San José Spotlight
Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor. As of 8:45 p.m. on Election Day, Fligor is ahead with nearly 40% of the vote, or 111,628 votes. In second place is Ris...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
JUST IN: Early results show Neysa Fligor leading the race for Santa Clara County assessor.
JUST IN: Early results show Santa Clara County’s sales tax increase measure leaning toward voter approval on election night.
Santa Clara County sales tax measure ahead in early results - San José Spotlight
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, just more than 57% of voters cast ballots for Measure A, with nearly 43% voting against it. The general tax needs a simple majority of more than 50% to pass.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
JUST IN: Early results show Santa Clara County’s sales tax increase measure leaning toward voter approval on election night.
UPDATE: San Jose City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to halt the issuance of new licenses for local tobacco businesses, including retailers, smoke shops and smoking lounges.
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San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses.
San Jose considers temporary ban on new tobacco shops - San José Spotlight
San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
UPDATE: San Jose City Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to halt the issuance of new licenses for local tobacco businesses, including retailers, smoke shops and smoking lounges.
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With an assist from @warriorsofficial.bsky.social forward
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Congressman @sliccardo.bsky.social is rallying support for food banks helping families who have lost SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Congressman @sliccardo.bsky.social is rallying support for food banks helping families who have lost SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
Bay Area basketball star, congressman call for food donations - San José Spotlight
With an assist from Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, Congressman Sam Liccardo is rallying support for food banks helping families who have lost SNAP benefits due to the federal gove...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
With an assist from @warriorsofficial.bsky.social forward
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Congressman @sliccardo.bsky.social is rallying support for food banks helping families who have lost SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Congressman @sliccardo.bsky.social is rallying support for food banks helping families who have lost SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown.
Santa Clara County didn’t ask to host next year’s Super Bowl. But the cost of protecting the event from terror attacks could exceed its available cash in an unprecedented budget crisis.
Santa Clara County scrambles for Super Bowl security funding - San José Spotlight
Santa Clara County didn’t ask to host next year’s Super Bowl. But the cost of protecting the event from terror attacks could exceed its available cash in an unprecedented budget crisis.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Santa Clara County didn’t ask to host next year’s Super Bowl. But the cost of protecting the event from terror attacks could exceed its available cash in an unprecedented budget crisis.
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A back and forth battle between Santa Clara and its engineering union has reached a boiling point after the city placed a beloved employee on paid leave.
Santa Clara engineering union alleges city retaliation - San José Spotlight
A back and forth battle between Santa Clara and its engineering union has reached a boiling point after the city placed a beloved employee on paid leave.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A back and forth battle between Santa Clara and its engineering union has reached a boiling point after the city placed a beloved employee on paid leave.
Early signs point to slim voter enthusiasm for a Santa Clara County sales tax measure that could mean the difference between public hospital cuts and closures — and the opposition campaign is heating up.
Santa Clara County's Measure A ahead in poll - San José Spotlight
Early signs point to slim voter enthusiasm for a Santa Clara County sales tax measure that could mean the difference between public hospital cuts and closures — and the opposition campaign is heating ...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Early signs point to slim voter enthusiasm for a Santa Clara County sales tax measure that could mean the difference between public hospital cuts and closures — and the opposition campaign is heating up.
San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses.
San Jose considers temporary ban on new tobacco shops - San José Spotlight
San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
San Jose is poised to enact a temporary moratorium to block the establishment of new tobacco shops throughout the city as officials draw up a long-term plan to regulate such businesses.
An essential food service provider in Santa Clara County is being stretched thin under federal cuts — including not knowing how it will pay for its new facility.
Silicon Valley food provider threatened by fed cuts - San José Spotlight
An essential food service provider in Santa Clara County is being stretched thin under federal cuts — including not knowing how it will pay for its new facility.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
An essential food service provider in Santa Clara County is being stretched thin under federal cuts — including not knowing how it will pay for its new facility.
San José Spotlight is suing San Jose City Hall and the city’s police department after they repeatedly refused to release an inflammatory text thread involving several councilmembers.
San José Spotlight sues city over secret messages - San José Spotlight
San José Spotlight is suing San Jose City Hall and the city's police department after they repeatedly refused to release an inflammatory text thread involving several councilmembers.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
San José Spotlight is suing San Jose City Hall and the city’s police department after they repeatedly refused to release an inflammatory text thread involving several councilmembers.
Advocates are gearing up for a regional outreach effort now that the door is open for a Bay Area public transit funding measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Bay Area transit sales tax measure clears state hurdle - San José Spotlight
Advocates are gearing up for a regional outreach effort now that the door is open for a Bay Area public transit funding measure on the November 2026 ballot.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Advocates are gearing up for a regional outreach effort now that the door is open for a Bay Area public transit funding measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Throughout California, voters are casting mail-in ballots at a furious pace for next Tuesday’s statewide special election to decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, the Democrat-backed plan to counter Republican gerrymandering in other states.
Will Prop. 50 boost minority voter turnout in South Bay? - San José Spotlight
Throughout California, voters are casting mail-in ballots at a furious pace for next Tuesday’s statewide special election to decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, the Democrat-backed plan to counter...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Throughout California, voters are casting mail-in ballots at a furious pace for next Tuesday’s statewide special election to decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, the Democrat-backed plan to counter Republican gerrymandering in other states.
Sunnyvale’s Meyhouse Restaurant captures this melting-pot heritage by recreating the traditional “meyhane” or wine house taverns, offering an authentic taste of Turkey’s cultural crossroads.
The Biz Beat: Sunnyvale Turkish restaurant embodies meyhane tradition - San José Spotlight
Sunnyvale’s Meyhouse Restaurant captures Turkey's melting-pot heritage by recreating the traditional “meyhane” or wine house taverns, offering an authentic taste of the country's cultural crossroads.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Sunnyvale’s Meyhouse Restaurant captures this melting-pot heritage by recreating the traditional “meyhane” or wine house taverns, offering an authentic taste of Turkey’s cultural crossroads.
San Jose’s homeless outreach efforts have been more concerned about volume than outcomes, and there is little accountability when homeless support nonprofits did not provide adequate services.
San Jose homeless audit highlights failed accountability - San José Spotlight
San Jose’s homeless outreach efforts have been more concerned about volume than outcomes, and there is little accountability when homeless support nonprofits did not provide adequate services.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
San Jose’s homeless outreach efforts have been more concerned about volume than outcomes, and there is little accountability when homeless support nonprofits did not provide adequate services.
Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed dozens of bills into laws earlier this month.
Several state lawmakers from San Jose and Santa Clara County had their bills approved. Here’s an overview of some new laws, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated.
Several state lawmakers from San Jose and Santa Clara County had their bills approved. Here’s an overview of some new laws, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated.
Newsom signs off on Silicon Valley lawmakers' bills - San José Spotlight
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed dozens of bills into laws earlier this month, tweaking bureaucratic processes to improve voter transparency, election accountability and workers rights. Several state lawmaker...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social signed dozens of bills into laws earlier this month.
Several state lawmakers from San Jose and Santa Clara County had their bills approved. Here’s an overview of some new laws, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated.
Several state lawmakers from San Jose and Santa Clara County had their bills approved. Here’s an overview of some new laws, which take effect Jan. 1, 2026 unless otherwise stated.
San Jose’s animal shelter has a new leader, and the animal advocacy community is cautiously optimistic she can turn the facility around. sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-hir...
San Jose hires outsider as animal shelter director - San José Spotlight
San Jose’s animal shelter has a new leader, and the animal advocacy community is cautiously optimistic she can turn the facility around.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
San Jose’s animal shelter has a new leader, and the animal advocacy community is cautiously optimistic she can turn the facility around. sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-hir...
Despite some hand wringing, the San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, with Vice Mayor Pam Foley absent, to approve a new, expanded contract with Axon to provide the technologies to the San Jose Police Department.
San Jose approves expanded Taser, body cam contract for police - San José Spotlight
For years, police technology firm Axon Enterprises has been dogged by accusations that it's attempting to unfairly corner the market on Tasers and body-worn cameras for law enforcement.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Despite some hand wringing, the San Jose City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, with Vice Mayor Pam Foley absent, to approve a new, expanded contract with Axon to provide the technologies to the San Jose Police Department.
Publicly-funded warnings about disastrous local hospital closures are appearing in the mailboxes of Santa Clara County residents. Critics can’t help but notice the timing.
Santa Clara County faces heat for political mailers - San José Spotlight
Publicly-funded warnings about disastrous local hospital closures are appearing in the mailboxes of Santa Clara County residents. Critics can’t help but notice the timing with a special election happe...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Publicly-funded warnings about disastrous local hospital closures are appearing in the mailboxes of Santa Clara County residents. Critics can’t help but notice the timing.
Thousands of Santa Clara County residents celebrate Diwali every fall by creating colorful rangoli designs and eating traditional dishes with family. One local group takes the holiday spirit a step further by collecting thousands of pounds of food for those who need it most.
Bay Area group donates food for Diwali - San José Spotlight
Thousands of Santa Clara County residents celebrate Diwali every fall by creating colorful designs and eating traditional dishes with family. One local group takes the holiday spirit a step further by...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thousands of Santa Clara County residents celebrate Diwali every fall by creating colorful rangoli designs and eating traditional dishes with family. One local group takes the holiday spirit a step further by collecting thousands of pounds of food for those who need it most.
Former Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker will receive just three of his numerous belongings back after being held for nearly three years in a perjury investigation.
Ex-Santa Clara official guilty of perjury still can't access devices - San José Spotlight
Former Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker will receive just three of his numerous belongings back after being held for nearly three years in a perjury investigation.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Former Santa Clara Councilmember Anthony Becker will receive just three of his numerous belongings back after being held for nearly three years in a perjury investigation.