Sonya Herrera

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Sonya Herrera is a freelance reporter for San José Spotlight. She lives in Mountain View, but was born and raised in Stockton and lived in San Jose for years while attending San José State University.

At SJSU, Sonya studied economics while writing about how local government policy affects businesses, workers and society at large. She has interned and reported for the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and aims to bring life and color to every story she writes. Sonya can be bribed with coffee, seasoned potato chips and veggie burritos.

Election 2020

October 13, 2020October 15, 2020by Sonya Herrera

Assembly candidate Bob Brunton says he will walk the walk

Bob Brunton’s campaign message is printed on his transparent face shield — a symbol of his willingness to speak with people face-to-face, including and especially those who belong to the opposing Democratic party. “Most of these issues aren’t really Republican-Democrat,” said Brunton, a Republican who is running to represent District 25 in the California Assembly....

Election 2020

October 12, 2020October 14, 2020by Sonya Herrera

Assembly candidate Alex Lee promises constituents come before corporations

Alex Lee says working in politics has always been about helping people. “It wasn’t really my dream to become an elected official or anything,” Lee said. “I think it started as early as when I applied to college, and that was during the election campaign of Barack Obama.” That year, 2008, was also the year...

Business San Jose

September 29, 2020September 30, 2020by Sonya Herrera

UPDATE: More San Jose small businesses to get break on license tax

In an effort to relieve small businesses suffering during the pandemic, the San Jose City Council unanimously agreed to expand a tax break even though it will cost the city $1 million. The tax, which business owners pay annually to receive a license, ranges from $203 to as high as $163,745 depending on the number...

Furor builds over racist post by San Jose business group

Election 2020

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Furor builds over racist post by San Jose business group

A chorus of community leaders gathered at San Jose City Hall to express their outrage over a racist image posted...

Anthony Becker seeks to bring millennial perspective to Santa Clara City Council District 6

Election 2020

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Anthony Becker seeks to bring millennial perspective to Santa Clara City Council District 6

Anthony Becker stops to write a personal note before dropping off his flyer at a home, addressing the residents by...

Silicon Valley Organization CEO Matt Mahood placed on leave as board members quit

Election 2020

October 28, 2020October 29, 2020

Silicon Valley Organization CEO Matt Mahood placed on leave as board members quit

Silicon Valley Organization President and CEO Matt Mahood has been placed on an administrative leave, one day after the organization...

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Assembly candidate Bob Brunton says he will walk the walk

Assembly candidate Alex Lee promises constituents come before corporations

UPDATE: More San Jose small businesses to get break on license tax

Furor builds over racist post by San Jose business group

Anthony Becker seeks to bring millennial perspective to Santa Clara City Council District 6

Silicon Valley Organization CEO Matt Mahood placed on leave as board members quit

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