Friends, I have news to share. I’m resigning from @reviewjournal to help launch San Jose Spotlight, the city’s 1st nonprofit news organization dedicated to independent political reporting. I’m thankful for Las Vegas. Excited to be returning home. Please follow @SJSpotlight!

A must-read from the talented @KeithMenconi: This analysis explores San Jose’s long-standing struggle to wield political influence beyond City Hall — and how @MattMahanSJ may be positioned to break through. Insightful, well-researched, and an example of journalism at its best.

Catch up on this week’s top #SanJose and #SiliconValley news in less than 60 seconds ⏱️ 📹: @jenmusings

Is San Jose home to the first ever Chuck E. Cheese location? @SJSpotlight: YES https://t.co/PhVHbDs7Xh

A 15-story builder’s remedy project in Mountain View could become one of the city’s tallest structures. ✍️ @emargaretten, @mvvoice https://t.co/AU19CVnngb

A misconduct probe into the boss of Silicon Valley’s largest water supplier has dragged on for a year – with no answers as to what the agency has discovered — while he continues to collect paychecks.

Community listening and engagement is so critical to the work we do at @SJSpotlight and often shapes our reporting. Thanks to @jenmusings and @joyce_speaks for partnering with local orgs to conduct listening sessions with the Filipino, Black and Latino communities this fall!

People struggling with food insecurity will still be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal thanks to Bay Area nonprofits.

Santa Clara County is struggling to retain its behavioral health workforce.

A new lawsuit by local advocacy groups alleges San Jose’s use of data collected by automated license plate readers deployed around town violates drivers’ privacy rights.

Join us Tuesday, November 25 for our virtual Special Election Briefing, where members of our team will break down the outcome of local contests and what comes next.  Register here: https://t.co/eItksgMUU4

"Slavery never ended in America; it was only transformed by the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery unless someone is convicted of a crime. That legacy didn’t skip Silicon Valley."

A jury has exonerated a San Jose youth pastor accused of sexually abusing two minors.

The Cupertino City Council has removed the word “interim” from Tina Kapoor’s title and appointed her as city manager

HAPPENING NOW: San José Spotlight is meeting with Latino community members to gather feedback on our news coverage and how we can better serve their information needs. Thank you to Amigos de Guadalupe and @LatinaCoalition for partnering with us!

Santa Clara County Office of Education leaders say a series of probes they ordered into their former superintendent found contract favoritism and improper use of funds – though the full report has not been made public.

Santa Clara County leaders have slammed the brakes on a rezoning plan that South County farmers, winery owners and equestrians warned could threaten their businesses and the future of Silicon Valley’s iconic — but vanishing — rural vestige.

Op-ed: "Tell your county supervisor: It’s time to save money and enjoy our holidays without more politics. Let Santa Clara County adopt ranked choice voting." – Tom Charron, co-founder @CalRCV

Fact Brief: Is @CAGreatAmerica in Santa Clara closing? https://t.co/ztWsPsmO0E

Campbell residents eager for the opening of the completely renovated library are going to have to wait a little longer.

Ellis Partners, which owns Town & Country Village, is proposing to build two apartment complexes with 158 units. ✍️ @rrileycooke, @paloaltoweekly https://t.co/aHBtnMWKiz