Submit a News Tip

Submit a News Tip

Do you have a story idea or news tip? This is your newsroom. We’re listening.

Is there a neighborhood issue we should be writing about? Is your city considering a new policy that could impact you and your family? Is there an elected official who is breaking the law? An unsung hero in the community we should be featuring? You are our eyes and ears and we want to hear from you.

How to send us a news tip

By email
Submit story ideas and news tips by emailing [email protected].
We will not disclose your contact information. However, we may need to contact you to verify the information or discuss your idea.

By mail
Send inquiries to:
San José Spotlight
1900 Camden Avenue, Suite 101
San Jose, CA 95124

By phone
Call us at 408-206-5327. Please leave a message and we’ll get back to you.

By Signal
Have a confidential tip or a whistleblower complaint? A secure way to send documents?

Signal is a free messaging app that retains no metadata, making it a secure way to communicate and send photos or videos. The app allows messages to disappear after they’ve been seen. Add San José Spotlight on Signal: 408-206-5327.