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Nov 10, 2018 · Silicon Valley lawmaker says stop the monkey business. South Bay politician poised to become State Assembly speaker. Candidate claims Santa Clara County DA tripped him after debate. About Us. San José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices ...
San Jose Councilmember Candelas leads in early results for District 8
Don't miss a story. Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas is celebrating his election lead in early returns. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, the incumbent is leading the race for the District 8 seat on the San Jose City Council with 39.4% of the vote.
Santa Clara County’s top education leader fired
Oct 3, 2024 · After surviving multiple attempts to get rid of her, Santa Clara County Superintendent Mary Ann Dewan was fired during a late-night meeting this week. The county’s Board of Education Trustees voted 4-2 behind closed doors Wednesday to oust Dewan. The action terminates Dewan’s contract “without cause upon 30 days written notice.”.
Crime data in San Jose just got smarter - San José Spotlight
Oct 9, 2024 · The police department confirmed it was aware of the request and working with the city to provide crime data by council districts, a spokesperson told San José Spotlight. The Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Commission is expected to reconvene Oct. 17 with a plan and timeline for publishing monthly crime statistics by district ...
The Biz Beat: San Jose restaurant Trifecta serves more than sushi
Sep 29, 2024 · Ryan, Bradley and Artajos became the new “tri” in the rebranded Trifecta which opened in March at a location on Silver Creek Valley Road in San Jose. The trio’s skills are apparent in the restaurant’s flagship dish, the Hon Maguro Chili Garlic. Bluefin tuna is wrapped around peeled cucumber sticks, embellished with fried chilis and ...
Cupertino News - San José Spotlight
Oct 15, 2024 · Cupertino candidates talk housing, budget before election. The next iteration of the Cupertino City Council is slated to make significant decisions about housing and the budget. Candidates recently shared their perspectives. Cupertino voters attended a candidate forum last Wednesday hosted by San José Spotlight, where six of the seven city ...
San Jose candidate temporarily decertified as a police officer
Oct 10, 2024 · The San Jose Police Department put Truong on administrative leave after he was charged with grand theft. SJPD representatives did not respond to a request for comment on Truong’s decertification. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan pulled his endorsement for Truong after he was charged by the DA’s office. “This single-count complaint filed by the district attorney’s office represents nothing ...
Silver Taube: Gov. Newsom signs bills to advance workers’ rights
Oct 10, 2024 · Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed several labor and employment bills that advance workers’ rights. Senate Bill 399 prohibits retaliation for declining to attend meetings on political or religious matters. The bill defines “political matters” to include “the decision to join or support any political party or political or labor organization” including captive audience meetings that...
Meet the candidates running for Sunnyvale City Council
Charlsie Chang, a government affairs officer, is running unopposed for the seat. Sunnyvale City Council District 4 candidate Charlsie Chang speaks at San José Spotlight’s candidate forum. Photo by Jacob Kalauokalani. Charlsie Chang. Chang, 31, is running an uncontested race for District 4, where Melton is terming out.
B. Sakura Cannestra - San José Spotlight
Nov 5, 2024 · B. Sakura Cannestra. B. Sakura Cannestra (she/they) is a reporter covering politics and government in the cities of Sunnyvale and Santa Clara for San José Spotlight. She has experience covering a variety of topics, including tech innovations and policies, Berkeley’s housing crisis, social movements and politics at the state and city levels.