Josh Barousse
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Co-founder of @SJSpotlight / Political junkie / Bay Area sports fan / @SJSU Sociology & MPA. Tweets = Mine
San Jose, CA
Joined September 2008
A nice Veteran’s Day 🇺🇸 read by @joyce_speaks @SJSpotlight Veteran homelessness in Santa Clara County has dropped to its lowest level since tracking began 20 years ago
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Santa Clara County's homeless veterans population has hit a milestone: the numbers have dropped to their lowest level since tracking began 20 years ago.
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Honored to return to my alma mater @SJSU to speak with journalism students about my career journey. I remember walking these halls, dreaming of a future in journalism. It’s inspiring to see the next generation of journalists ready to make their mark. #gospartans #spartanup
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D’Angelo was one of a kind. As a pioneer in neo-soul, he inspired a generation of singers, and helped shape music today. Michelle and I are thinking of his family, and all those who loved and admired him.
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After hitting No. 1 with “Voodoo,” the genre-melding 2000 album that he promoted with a risqué music video, he vanished for more than a decade.
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A great Indigenous Peoples’ Day read about longtime community champion Rose Amador, who after 43 years leading Conxion to Community, is stepping down but her legacy of social justice and empowerment will be remembered https://t.co/sRytuRsCWl via @joyce_speaks @SJSpotlight
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When Rose Amador took over as the director of nonprofit ConXión to Community 43 years ago, it was a flailing organization on the brink of shutting down. Through her grit and determination, the...
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“It’s establishing landmarks in San Jose.” Local Filipino leaders launch effort to rename downtown street in honor of Labor icon Larry Itliong https://t.co/sbuJHdBcyP via @joyce_speaks @SJSpotlight
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A group of San Jose Filipino residents want to ensure their contributions to the labor movement won’t be forgotten. The group is pushing to rename Paseo de San Antonio, a downtown pedestrian walkway,...
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Thank you to all who attended last night’s @SJSpotlight State of Healthcare in Silicon Valley forum. Thanks to our wonderful panelists for sharing your insights and perspectives with our readers and to our amazing sponsors for your support of programming like this.
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.@SJSU is boosting campus security after the targeted killing of @charliekirk11 at a Utah university Wednesday. @SJSUPOLICE is urging caution as political violence raises concerns at college events. @joyce_speaks @SJSpotlight spoke to students & officials
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San Jose State University is reviewing its safety protocols following the assassination of a conservative political commentator at a college campus in Utah.
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ICYMI: San Jose leaders approved a deal Tuesday to keep @SanJoseSharks in downtown through 2051. But critics question how the city plans to pay for it. @brandonphooo has the latest
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San Jose leaders are set to approve a deal to keep the Sharks in town through 2051 — including a $351 million subsidy for arena upgrades. Critics question how the city plans to finance the proposal...
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Next year is going to historic for @CityofSanJose when it comes to sports events. @SakuCannestra
@SJSpotlight Jose pulls out all the stops for 2026 sports bonanza https://t.co/4cYFlS0375
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With major sports events bringing worldwide attention to Silicon Valley in 2026, San Jose is preparing to host a global audience and dazzle its residents. City leaders are pulling out all the stops...
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In depth look into @sjsu in the wrath of the federal government. @NOTUSreports @SJSpotlight Federal government punishes San Jose university but keeps it secret
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President Donald Trump had already cut hundreds of millions to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations and put 59 other colleges on notice when word came down to staff that he wanted to...
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The Daily Spotlight will be back tomorrow (Sunday). In the interim, please visit our @SJSpotlight website at https://t.co/lJ4e10Dah6 for the latest local news
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There's a new voice in San José. Introducing San José Spotlight, the city’s first nonprofit news organization dedicated to political and business reporting.
Happy Saturday! Just a heads up, today’s edition of San José Spotlight’s The Daily Spotlight newsletter will be postponed to tomorrow, Sunday, July 13 due to maintenance on our email platform. Stay tuned!
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I’m incredibly proud of my better half @RamonaGiwargis for being named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the @svbizjournal! Her passion, vision and dedication to making a difference inspires me every day. Here’s to celebrating your achievements and your bright future ahead 👏👏👏
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San José Spotlight is excited to join 12 other news organizations conducting community listening projects thanks to generous support from @lenfestinst and @GoogleNewsInit. Read more about our project and the other grantees below. 👇
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Thirteen newsrooms to receive support for experiments in community listening thanks to support from the Google News Initiative.
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hey folks! im at VTA's Newhall Maintenance Facility to see some construction on the BART expansion! heres VTA Megaprojects director Tom Maguire talking about where the project is now. stay tuned to see how the project is going @sjspotlight
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BREAKING: After nearly 50 years of holding public office in Santa Clara County and 30 years as county assessor, Larry Stone announced Monday that he's resigning. @brandonphooo @SJSpotlight has the details https://t.co/TMFLtzmwKh
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“We need more LGBTQ+ leaders, we need more storytellers, we need more advocates. As LGBTQ+ people, we will never be erased, we are not going back.” A terrific #Pridemonth read by @SakuCannestra @SJSpotlight on @scclgbt’s amazing work and impact 🏳️🌈
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With a nationwide rise in anti-transgender sentiment and a federal government stoking the flames, local leaders say supporting the LGBTQ+ community is more necessary than ever.
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It's hard to understand people who have no compassion for moms and their kids living on the streets. I can't imagine this was a life choice. @Annalise_ellen @SJSpotlight West Valley residents angry over hotel turning to homeless housing
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More than 100 people packed the Camden Community Center Wednesday to speak against a West Valley hotel converting to temporary homes for homeless women and children.
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Hundreds of people are gathered at St. James park for the “No Kings” rally to protest President Trump’s policies, ICE raids and the simultaneous military parade happening in DC. @SJSpotlight
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sorry for not following through last night! i’m actually spending this morning in santa clara too — at the bay area one year kick off for the FIFA world cup, which will be having 6 games at Levi’s Stadium in June 2026! @SJSpotlight
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🚇 Tom Maguire at #PolitiBeat25 today on BSVII, “We’re using a single bore tunnel—wide enough for both BART tracks and stations—so we only dig once and protect downtown San Jose.” Some benefits of single bore: Less disruption, more innovation, & stronger community partnerships!
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