The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted renters and tenants over the last year. Hear from our expert panel of government officials and service providers who will share eviction protections and state and local emergency rent relief programs serving our community at this free online event. Panelists: Consuelo Hernández, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing...

San José Spotlight welcomed Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone in its latest San Jose Speaks series, which features interactive conversations with South Bay leaders, influencers and decision makers. Stone discussed Proposition 19, which was approved by voters in 2020 and significantly complicated the rules for transferring property tax assessments. Thank you to our sponsor:...

We’re turning two! Join us for our annual birthday celebration and fundraiser. Hear about our accomplishments and what we have in store for 2021. We’ll feature a special keynote on the state of journalism in the Black community from Paul Cobb, longtime civil rights activist and publisher of Post News Group. Plus: A special announcement...

State and county restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have halted downtown development and closed businesses for months. What are the opportunities post-COVID-19 when business is back to usual? Hear from our distinguished panel on the future of downtown San Jose and its economic recovery.

Join us for our next Q&A webinar with VTA General Manager Nuria Fernandez, as part of our San Jose Speaks virtual series of community conversations, and get an update on transportation projects such as BART to San Jose, light rail to Eastridge and more. Moderated by San José Spotlight transportation columnist Jayme Ackemann

What has San Jose — its people, elected leaders and civic institutions — learned from a season of protest? How does a community balance First Amendment rights with public safety? Join First Amendment Coalition and San José Spotlight for a dynamic discussion between policymakers, activists and legal experts. We’ll dive deep into the movement for...

Tune in to an exclusive Q&A webinar with Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody to hear an update on the COVID-19 spread and response in Santa Clara County on Thursday, October 8 at 10 am and answer reader questions. Thank you to our sponsors: The Health Trust and Gardner Health Services

Join us for a candidate forum with panels on state and local races in Santa Clara. Get to know your candidate for state and local office. San José Spotlight, in partnership with SPUR San Jose, will host panel discussions with candidates for the following state and local races: California Assembly, District 25 Santa Clara City...

Join us for a candidate forum with panels on state and local races in San Jose. Get to know your candidate for state and local office. San José Spotlight, in partnership with SPUR San Jose, will host panel discussions with candidates for the following state and local races: California State Senate, District 15 Santa Clara...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with community leaders on systemic racism and ideas on policy change to make a more just and equitable community. Panelists: Dr. William Armaline, SJSU Human Rights Collaborative LaToya Fernandez, YouthHype Chava Bustamante, Latinos Unidos for a New America Zahra Billoo, Council on American Islamic Relations Moderated by San Jose...