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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 24/02/2026

San Jose’s fight against immigration enforcement remains unimpeded as federal rulings try to hamper city and state efforts. Read more: sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-pus...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 12/02/2026

You're invited! Join San José Spotlight and the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara on Wednesday, March 11 for a San Jose District 9 candidate forum. Moderated by Keith Menconi, senior San Jose politics reporter. RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/H03DKlz0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 11/02/2026

Did you take a @vta.org bus or light rail to Super Bowl 60 on Sunday? We want to hear from you for a story! 🏈 🚎 Fill out this form to get in touch with our newsroom: forms.gle/waYvhRAwMQzn... #journorequest #superbowl #levisstadium #vta #siliconvalley

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 03/02/2026

More than 100 Santa Clara County residents attended the rally, where local leaders including San Jose Councilmembers Peter Ortiz and Pamela Campos spoke out against increased federal immigration enforcement across the U.S. Read more: sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 26/01/2026

🎉 San José Spotlight is turning 7! 🎉 Thank you for being part of our journey. We’re grateful to have you with us as we continue growing our newsroom and our impact. Want to help us celebrate? A birthday donation helps us power the next chapter. 🎂: na2.hubs.ly/H03f-4q0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 21/01/2026

We're excited to share that San José Spotlight is partnering with The @washingtonpost.com on a new project: Ripple, a website that curates opinion journalism from trusted local and national partners. Read our first opinion piece posted on Ripple here: na2.hubs.ly/H0396p30

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 14/01/2026

This one goes out to you! Our end-of-year campaign achieved record breaking numbers ($130,000+ raised). It is all going directly back into covering the people and topics that shape the South Bay. 💻🙌🏻🗞️

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 08/01/2026

HAPPENING NOW: San José Spotlight editors @morytmilo.bsky.social and Nick Preciado are meeting with readers today at Playback Coffee in San Jose!

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 07/01/2026

Coffee with the Editors is tomorrow! This is your chance to mingle with our editorial staff and get a sneak peak into our newsroom. There's still time to reserve your spot. ☕️ RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-wit...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 05/01/2026

Our year-end fundraising drive has wrapped, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful. 💛 With your support, we didn’t just meet our $100,000 goal… we surpassed it, raising over $130,000! We’re deeply thankful for every reader who made this possible.

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 31/12/2025

Our end-of-year fundraising campaign ends TONIGHT at midnight and we are $13,000 short of our goal. Time is running out to match your donation. Please give today! ⏰ Donate now: na2.hubs.ly/H02RT130

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 30/12/2025

With just two days left of our NewsMatch campaign, we want to be clear: your support is critical to the future of local journalism in Silicon Valley. When you give before Dec. 31, your donation will be matched, doubling your impact. Are you in? na2.hubs.ly/H02QX090

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 15/12/2025

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

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 11/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close and we look ahead to next year, we want to hear from you. What do you value about our news organization? What could we be doing better? Take our reader survey to let us know: na2.hubs.ly/H02wK5F0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 03/12/2025

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!

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 03/12/2025

There are only a few hours left to help us reach our #GivingNewsDay goal! Don't miss this chance to support local news and DOUBLE the impact of your gift. Donate now: sanjosespotlight.fundjournalism.org?campaign=701...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 02/12/2025

⏰ The clock is ticking on our 24-hour #GivingNewsDay campaign. We've raised $2,783 so far, but we need your help to reach our $5,000 goal before midnight. Your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, making double the impact! Donate now: na2.hubs.ly/H02jVTL0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 02/12/2025

At San José Spotlight, we believe nonprofit news is a vital public service. If you agree, we invite you to show us some love today on #GivingNewsDay! With your help, we hope to reach our goal of $5,000 raised by midnight. Can we count on you? na2.hubs.ly/H02jVTL0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 26/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at San José Spotlight! Thank you for standing with us in our mission to keep Santa Clara County informed, engaged and connected to civic life. 💛 🦃

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 24/11/2025

We are nearly halfway through our end-of-year NewsMatch campaign, and thanks to the incredible support of our readers and community members, we have raised $47,427 towards our $100,000 goal! Can you help us reach the finish line? Donate today: na2.hubs.ly/H02csKK0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 03/11/2025

Today kicks off our #NewsMatch campaign! 🎉 There’s never been a more critical time to stand up for nonprofit newsrooms like ours. Through 12/31, the impact of your donation is DOUBLED! 💛💛 Will you show your support today? Donate here: na2.hubs.ly/H01Vfw00

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 08/10/2025

Exciting news: San José Spotlight is partnering with Gigafact to fact check online claims trending in our community. Read our first fact brief — a short explainer providing yes or no answers to questions and rumors circulating on the internet — here: bit.ly/4mU23mM

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 01/10/2025

PODCAST: As voters consider a measure to fund public health, host Nick Preciado sits down with Santa Clara County CEO James Williams to explain the proposal and why it matters. 🎧 Listen here: na2.hubs.ly/H01mkpd0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 18/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome our new Black voices columnist, Chuck Cantrell! Cantrell is an economist, San Jose planning commissioner, and creator of “Dying to Stay Here,” a video/podcast series exploring economic and social barriers facing Black communities in Silicon Valley.

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 18/09/2025

Thank you to our panelists and partners for an informative discussion on challenges facing our health care ecosystem and to all of our guests for joining us for this important conversation.

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 10/09/2025

PODCAST: Just weeks after taking office, San Jose Councilmember Anthony Tordillos (@anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social) sits down with editor Nick Preciado to discuss his historic election, policy ideas and priorities for the downtown district. 🎧 Listen here: na2.hubs.ly/H012B4L0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 10/09/2025

Join us next week for a critical conversation about the state of health care in Silicon Valley. 🏥 🚑 Event details: 📆 Wednesday, Sept. 17 ⏰ 6 - 7:30 p.m. 📍 Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose 🔗 RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/H0126160

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 04/09/2025

Join us: LEAD Filipino and San José Spotlight are teaming up for a community listening session with the South Bay's Filipino/a/x community on Saturday, September 13 from 9:30 - 11 AM at Open San Jose! 📍RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/y0-DfX0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 20/08/2025

As federal cuts threaten Silicon Valley's health care ecosystem, join us for a conversation with industry leaders about looming challenges and possible solutions, including a proposed county tax measure to protect the public hospital system. RSVP here: na2.hubs.ly/y0RPYY0

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 14/08/2025

More than four dozen community activists and unhoused residents marched from St. James Park in downtown to City Hall on Tuesday, chanting “community engagement not abatement” and “homelessness is not a crime, folks are trying to survive.” Read more: sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-hom...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 25/07/2025

.@RepLiccardo introduced a bill last week that would create a new federal financing pathway for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to address the nation’s housing shortage. ✍️ Joshua Picazor, @paloaltoonline.com Read more: sanjosespotlight.com/liccardo-bil...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 19/07/2025

“My team was dedicated, and they just wanted to stay, to support each other. We all wanted this to be successful,” Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery General Manager Margaret Robertson told San José Spotlight. Read more about the closure: sanjosespotlight.com/beloved-camp...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 16/07/2025

Exciting news! We’ve teamed up with Nextdoor to bring our local coverage of Silicon Valley right to your Nextdoor feed. Follow our new page to stay informed and join the conversation: nextdoor.com/page/san-jos...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 12/07/2025

Catch up on this week’s #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 27/06/2025

Catch up on this week’s #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 24/06/2025

In campaign finance filings posted Monday, Planning Commission Chair Anthony Tordillos (@anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social) grew his lead to almost $100,000 ahead of Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley Executive Director Gabby Chavez-Lopez. Read more: sanjosespotlight.com/tordillos-gr...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 17/06/2025

PODCAST: @vta.org Board Chair and Campbell Mayor Sergio Lopez joins host Nick Preciado for a candid conversation about the historic VTA strike, his perspective on the labor negotiations and lessons learned by leadership. 🎧 Listen here: sanjosespotlight.com/the-podlight/

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 13/06/2025

Catch up on this week’s #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 07/06/2025

That’s a wrap on #PolitiBeat25! Thank you to our all of our panelists, speakers, community festival food trucks and resource/vendor booths, guests and the Hammer Theatre team for another wonderful political festival. We’ll see you next year!

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 06/06/2025

Happy #PolitiBeat25! Our third annual political festival is off to a great start. This morning started off with two engaging panels focused on innovations in transportation and how the region is working to address homelessness. Follow along for more updates!

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 05/06/2025

It's almost time! We can't wait to see you at our third annual PolitiBeat festival tomorrow at the Hammer Theatre in downtown San Jose. Still need to buy your tickets? It's not too late! Use the code SJ25 at checkout to get 75% off. 🔗: sanjosespotlight.com/events/polit...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 04/06/2025

P.S. Get 75% off your PolitiBeat tickets today only when you use the code SJ25 at checkout! That’s just $25 per ticket. Don’t delay! Secure your tickets now: sanjosespotlight.com/events/polit...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 04/06/2025

#PolitiBeat25 is just TWO DAYS AWAY! From dynamic panel discussion on critical issues like homelessness and transportation to fireside chats with state leaders, you don’t want to miss this informative and exciting event! Buy your tickets now: sanjosespotlight.com/events/polit...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 03/06/2025

We're hosting an audience Q&A with San Jose District 3 special election contenders Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos (@anthonyforsanjose.bsky.social) at our PolitiBeat festival this Friday! Do you have questions for the candidates? Send a comment/DM or email nicholas@sanjosespotlight.com.

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 30/05/2025

Catch up on this week’s #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 30/05/2025

#PolitiBeat25 is just one week away! Here are a few exciting events on the agenda you won't want to miss: 💡 The Trump Effect in Silicon Valley 💡 San Jose City Council District 3 Audience Q&A 🔗: Learn more and buy your tickets here: sanjosespotlight.com/events/polit...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 28/05/2025

The full agenda for #PolitiBeat25 is out now! We're excited to bring you a jam-packed day of in-depth panel discussions on some of Silicon Valley's most pressing issues. Check out the agenda and buy your tickets here: sanjosespotlight.com/event/politi...

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 23/05/2025

Catch up on this week’s #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️ #southbay #bayarea #localnews

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San José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 16/05/2025

PODCAST: A special election to elect San Jose’s next downtown councilmember was decided by a handful of votes, sending two contenders to a June runoff. Host Nick Preciado sits down with political expert Garrick Percival to take closer a look. 🎧 Listen here: sanjosespotlight.com/the-podlight/

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