Time's up: Santa Clara County doctors to strike

After two years of stalled contract negotiations, Santa Clara County doctors say they've had enough. Physicians are preparing to strike in early November. | Continue reading


@sanjosespotlight.com | 2 years ago

Food trucks thrive in age of social distancing

As restaurants around the country struggle to stay afloat, food truck operators are finding they have the perfect recipe to succeed amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The idea of contactless purchase and delivery is standard now,” said Ryan Sebastian, principal of Moveable, which or … | Continue reading


@sanjosespotlight.com | 4 years ago

Crema Coffee in San Jose Closes Due to Ada Lawsuit

Access v. Abuse: The ADA’s Impact in Silicon Valley Part 1 San Jose’s Cafe Crema, known for its charming, cozy feel and homey exterior, closed its doors for good on Friday marking the end of an era for one of the city’s most frequented mom and pop coffee shops. A political bastio … | Continue reading


@sanjosespotlight.com | 4 years ago

How has Prop. 13 affected tax distribution in Santa Clara County?

Most Californians are aware that the way property taxes in the state are divvied out is uneven, skewed by a state law known as Proposition 13 that could be amended next year through a vote at the ballot box. But a recent report outlining property values in Santa Clara County brea … | Continue reading


@sanjosespotlight.com | 4 years ago

San Jose Housing Crisis: Councilmember Raul Peralez Evicted from His Home

As a renter in the Silicon Valley, no one is completely safe from eviction — not even elected leaders. Three weeks ago San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez and his family were evicted from their rental home of nine years after their landlord decided to sell the property and retire … | Continue reading


@sanjosespotlight.com | 5 years ago