A muscle T-shirt wearing, bodybuilding rabble-rouser may not be the typical image of a church pastor, but Scott Wagers said he had a calling to help the homeless to bring him closer to God — and get him arrested from time to time. Wagers, 55, has worked on behalf of San Jose’s homeless for three...
In the Spotlight
Welcome to In the Spotlight.
These stories spotlight the people who make San Jose a remarkable place to call home. From unsung heroes to community leaders, we catch up with San Joseans who are doing amazing things — and we share the awe-inspiring stories behind their struggles and successes.
We are telling the unique, ever-changing, diverse story of San Jose. One person at a time.
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San Jose author Thomishia Booker aims to inspire Black children
Mimicking the voice of a young boy, singer and actress Jill Scott read aloud from a children’s book on Netflix. “I am Brown Boy Joy, always reaching for the sky,” Scott whispered excitedly. “I walk into a room with my head held high!” As she read from “Brown Boy Joy,” one of three books written...
Conservation more than the sum of its parts for Deb Kramer
Not many people knew about the Coyote Creek watershed before Deb Kramer began leading a local effort to protect it. Now, Coyote Creek and the nonprofit dedicated to its preservation are setting the standard for environmental advocacy in the South Bay Area. Kramer took the reins at Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful in 2014 and has...