Nick Preciado - San José Spotlight

Nick is an editor at San José Spotlight with a drive to keep the community informed. He has experience covering local politics and government, transportation, land use, and business, among other topics.

He previously managed a small reporting team at BenitoLink, a nonprofit news site in San Benito County. Prior to that, he reported for the Hollister Free Lance, Gilroy Dispatch and Morgan Hill Times newspapers.

Nick graduated from Humboldt State University in 2013 with a degree in English writing practices and a minor in journalism. While at school, he helped lead the editorial team at the student-run Lumberjack newspaper.

San Jose Santa Clara County

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May 20, 2025May 23, 2025by Nick Preciado

San José Spotlight wins 5 awards in annual state journalism contest

San José Spotlight has won five California Journalism Awards — including two first place wins. The annual competition, sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, showcases the best print and digital reporting and photography statewide. Both print and digital news organizations compete in divisions based on size and circulation. San José Spotlight competed in a...

Downtown Elections

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May 2, 2025May 6, 2025by Nick Preciado

UPDATE: San Jose mayor endorses Anthony Tordillos for City Council

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is endorsing Anthony Tordillos in the upcoming runoff election for the District 3 seat on the City Council. San Pedro Square business owners were formally introduced to Tordillos, 33, by Mahan Friday morning when the two held a news conference to announce the mayor’s endorsement. Tordillos narrowly beat Matthew Quevedo,...

San Jose Santa Clara County

May 30, 2022June 1, 2022by Nick Preciado

San José Spotlight nets 8 wins in annual California Journalism Awards

San José Spotlight has won eight California Journalism Awards in the annual contest sponsored by the California News Publishers Association, including four first place honors. The yearly competition highlights the best print and digital news reporting and photography in the state. News organizations compete based on size and circulation. San José Spotlight took part in...

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