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Hear from the two candidates vying to be San Jose’s next mayor this November. Learn more about where they stand on issues such as homelessness, transportation, public safety and their plans for the nation’s 10th largest city. Tabard Theatre: 29 N. San Pedro Street in San Jose Event will also be...
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May 26, 2022Virtual
Exploring the Systemic Causes of Homelessness
While homelessness is often perceived as the result of a personal or moral failure, a growing body of research has...
April 13, 2022Virtual
County and State Candidate Forum
Join our next candidate forum and hear from candidates running for county and state offices. Get to know the candidates...
April 7, 2022Virtual
San Jose City Council Candidate Forum
Four San Jose City Council races will be on the ballot this June. Get to know the candidates and where...
March 23, 2022Virtual
San Jose Mayoral Candidate Forum
The race to replace San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who terms out at the end of the year, is poised...
January 27, 2022SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant
Fourth Estate Celebration
Support our award-winning journalism at our annual fundraiser and celebration — which will be held virtually this year. Thursday, January...
December 8, 2021Virtual
Backbone of Silicon Valley
San José Spotlight spent the past year documenting the plight of six essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in a...
October 15, 2021Fuze Lounge, 58 S. 1st St., San Jose
Cocktails with Spotlight
This is a special event to thank our members who support our award-winning nonprofit journalism and allow us to continue...
October 13, 2021Crema Coffee, 238 Race St., San Jose
Meet the editor
Grab a cup of coffee with the editor of San Jose’s award-winning nonprofit newsroom. Hear about his vision for the...
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