San Jose News, Politics & Business at San José Spotlight
WEB3 days ago · We’re changing the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates residents and strengthens our democracy. San Jose Spotlight is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to local political & business reporting in San Jose, Santa Clara County & the South Bay.
UPDATE: More San Jose small businesses to get break on license tax
WEBSep 30, 2020 · In an effort to relieve small businesses suffering during the pandemic, the San Jose City Council unanimously agreed to expand a tax break even though it will cost the city $1 million. The tax, which business owners pay annually to receive a license, ranges from $203 to as high as $163,745 depending on the number of workers the business …
San Jose’s Cambrian Park Plaza inches toward redevelopment
WEBNov 26, 2021 · Cambrian Park Plaza is a step closer to redevelopment with the release of its draft environmental report. Located at the intersection of Union and Camden avenues in San Jose with its iconic carousel sign, the reimagined single-story shopping center, which dates back to the 1950s, is a long way from approval.An estimated completion date for …
San Jose’s Vietnamese community struggles with its political voice
WEBJul 9, 2021 · After a tumultuous year in which the nation faced a racial reckoning, lived through a pandemic that disproportionately hurt communities of color and saw Vietnamese flags fly at the U.S. Capitol during a riot on Jan. 6, some residents see this moment as a tipping point for San Jose’s Vietnamese community. “After Trump, (the community’s) …
About Us - San José Spotlight
WEBSan José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices, holds power to account and paves the way for change. Our mission is to change the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates ...
San Jose: Tech Museum of Innovation unveils new name and vision
WEBMay 23, 2019 · The former San Jose Tech Museum of Innovation has been reborn. It’s new name and vision: The Tech Interactive. “The world was calling us,” Tim Ritchie, President and CEO of The Tech Interactive, told San José Spotlight. After 20 years in operation, the beloved downtown technology museum is being rebranded and reopened to offer …
The first six months: San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan
WEBJul 8, 2023 · Six months into his first term as the leader of the Bay Area’s largest city, Mahan said he is happy to have passed a budget that largely supports his overarching goals for the city—despite having to swallow a watered down version of his controversial interim housing plan for homeless people. With the budget process behind him, Mahan is ...
A new high school is coming to downtown San Jose
WEBJun 16, 2022 · A Los Gatos high school is expanding into downtown San Jose, breathing new life into two historic buildings. Hillbrook School, an 87-year-old private school, is leasing the Moir Building, located at 227 N. First Street, and San Jose Armory, located at 240 N. Second Street, for at least 25 years. The move allows the Junior Kindergarten to eighth ...
UPDATE: San Jose delays decision on city-run power grid
WEBAug 15, 2023 · The San Jose City Council is holding off on creating a new, city-run power utility until officials are better informed to make a decision. Councilmembers unanimously voted today to defer a decision to Oct. 3 that would amend city code to establish “San Jose Power” — a city-run electricity utility to capitalize on two new high voltage direct current …
San Jose code enforcement struggles with backlog of complaints
WEBMay 10, 2021 · General code inspectors respond to complaints ranging from vandalism to the illegal operation of businesses. San Jose’s Code Enforcement division had 3,525 unresolved complaints as of May 4, according to Deputy Director Rachel Roberts. Image courtesy of the city of San Jose. Issues like illegal dumping are often resolved within 45 …