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Residents in San Jose’s Alameda neighborhood have concerns over the growing number of people living in vehicles, after an RV fire damaged property. While there are time limits for vehicles, including RVs, parking on a public street—no more than 72 hours—residents and business owners say these rules are not being enforced. The Nov. 26 RV fire that...
Former Marine enters Silicon Valley congressional race
A political newcomer with a background in the military and tech world is jumping into the race for Silicon Valley Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat, and has already raised a significant chunk of cash to back his effort. Peter Dixon, 40, says his experience of service in the Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of State and his work...
Retired deputy sheriff runs for San Jose District 2
A retired deputy sheriff who served Santa Clara County for 35 years is looking to serve another four years—but this time on the San Jose City Council. Joe Lopez, 72, is running for the open San Jose District 2 council seat, which stretches from the border of Morgan Hill and up to a portion of...
Two candidates enter early race for Santa Clara County education seat
Two candidates have jumped in early to run for a seat on the Santa Clara County Board of Education. Jorge Pacheco Jr., a teacher and Oak Grove School District board member, and Tomara Hall, a middle school special education teacher and San Jose Unified Equity Coalition member, have announced their run to replace Trustee Joseph...
The Biz Beat: Midtown San Jose restaurant puts a spin on breakfast
Groucho Marx once said he would not care to belong to any club that would have him as a member. But if he’d seen the fantasyland of selections at The Breakfast Club at Midtown San Jose, it is likely he would have made an exception. While the menu is broken down into traditional breakfast and...
Silicon Valley congressional candidates bag $1M in early funding
Nine candidates have jumped into the race for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s seat since she announced her retirement plans about two weeks ago—and hundreds of thousands of dollars are already funneling in. Eshoo’s retirement opens a once in a generation opportunity to hold a seat in Congress. Candidates will have to fundraise and spend quickly before...
San Jose legendary community leader Frank Fiscalini dies
Frank Fiscalini, a devoted family man and a San Jose community leader who served in many roles from school districts to City Hall, died Friday. He was 101. Fiscalini passed away in his sleep early Friday morning, his daughter Lisa Hausle told San José Spotlight. Although Fiscalini lived past the century mark, Hausle said his...
San Jose residents are unhappy homeowners
San Jose is one of the worst U.S. cities for someone looking for the most bang for their buck on housing. According to a report from All Star Home, San Jose ranks second worst when it comes to homeowners’ happiness with their homes and neighborhoods, compared to the price they pay to live there. San...
More cops at Milpitas mall this holiday season
Holiday crime has been on the rise at Great Mall in Milpitas over the past few years, and the city’s police want to change that trend. The Milpitas Police Department wants to deter thefts this holiday season by educating retailers on safety procedures and increasing its police presence at retail hotspots—most notably at Great Mall....
First woman jumps into Silicon Valley congressional race
The first woman has entered an already contested congressional race to replace Rep. Anna Eshoo in District 16. Palo Alto Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims officially announced her candidacy to fill the seat amid Eshoo’s plans to retire at the end of her term. Lythcott-Haims is a progressive candidate with a mission to advocate for all residents,...