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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
Santa Clara council approves plan to revive downtown
Santa Clara is planning a major facelift of its five-acre downtown after years of neglect, thanks to a determined group of residents. The Santa Clara City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved rezoning for a new downtown plan and environmental impact report. Mayor Lisa Gillmor recused herself. The plan revitalizes the downtown grid, which can accommodate...
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Deal struck for soccer fields at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
The San Jose Earthquakes and South Bay officials are taking a big step in long-held plans to develop a public and private soccer field complex at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Santa Clara County, San Jose and the Earthquakes organization announced their three-way deal Wednesday, with a shared goal of opening an eight-field facility on about...
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San Jose blocks residents demanding ceasefire in Gaza
Bright blue tarp covered every other row in the San Jose City Council chambers on Tuesday, reducing seating by half, when the city learned through social media that residents were rallying for a ceasefire resolution over the Israel-Hamas war. More than 100 residents came to City Hall to speak during public comment wanting councilmembers to introduce a...