(The U.S. Department of Homeland Security) is committed to working with our local and federal partners to ensure the Super Bowl is safe for everyone involved, as we do with every major sporting event, including the World Cup," Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin told San José Spotlight in a statement. "We will not disclose future operations or discuss personnel. Those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear.
The original policy tied private development to the public good. When developers built new market‑rate housing, they had to include affordable homes, some as low as 30% or 50% of the area median income (AMI) or pay fees that helped finance deeply affordable homes elsewhere. It wasn't perfect, but it at least tried to ensure that new development included racial diversity and people at the bottom of the income ladder.
This week, the city unveiled Hometown Heroes, a three-piece exhibition that showcases San Jose sports figures from NFL stars to roller derby players and synchronized swimmers while also putting a spotlight on the artists and photographers who bring their images to us. It'll be on display through July 31, as the region hosts Super Bowl LX, NCAA men's basketball games and FIFA World Cup soccer matches.
A 2,952-square-foot house built in 1999 has changed hands. The spacious property in the 200 block of Huckleberry Drive in San Jose was sold on Dec. 5, 2025 for $2,164,000 which represents a price per square foot of $733. The property is equipped with a heating system. In addition, the home is equipped with two parking spots, ensuring convenient parking for multiple cars.
"I have never seen this much damage, you know. There's other kinds of damage, like graffiti around or like pulling wires and things like that, but I have never seen anything like this. It's so disrespectful," Deshpande said.
San Jose's quest to build a robust entertainment lineup around the major sporting events coming to Silicon Valley in 2026 has hit a key fundraising milestone, with several local and national companies and philanthropic organizations chipping in big bucks to make its vision a reality. Mayor Matt Mahan announced Wednesday that the city and the San Jose Sports Authority have raised nearly $5 million to help put on over 100 watch parties, 13 concerts, seven drone shows and projection mapping events with the Super Bowl, NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and FIFA World Cup taking place in the South Bay over the next several months.
The city has a unique opportunity to showcase its dynamic history and culture, draw new fans to a range of entertainment and attractions and capture the economic impact of all this activity. City officials, our local hospitality industry, regional sports teams and venues and the folks at the San Jose Mineta International Airport have been working together for many months to position San Jose as a home base for visitors and provide local residents opportunities to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
"This is just a great example of the work we wanted our Neighborhood Quality of Life Unit to be doing," Mayor Matt Mahan said. "In this case, the team stumbled upon a cache of stolen equipment," Mahan said. "It's not a crime to be homeless, but we expect people to accept shelter, housing services when they're available. And when they're not, to at least be abiding by our basic laws."
San Jose welcomes back a beloved holiday staple with Blinky's Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show at Christmas in the Park, transforming the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds into a wonderland of festive illuminations. This drive-thru experience invites families and friends to cruise through elaborate light displays from the comfort of their vehicles, creating memorable evenings under twinkling arches and animated scenes. Open through December 31, the event runs on weeknights from 6 to 10 p.m. and weekends from 5 to 11 p.m.,
An office building in North San Jose gains new purpose as Nvidia transforms it into a data center. The company began leasing the nearly 100,000-square-foot property at 300 Holger Way late last year. Owned by a Menlo Equities affiliate, the site undergoes exterior renovations now, with full data center work set to start in December 2026 and finish by July 2027.
Police identified Jamieon Miller, 19, of Tracy, as the suspect who violently assaulted the 88-year-old business owner during the robbery. The second suspect was identified as Wesley Miller, 19, of Oakland. Both men are in the Santa Clara County Main Jail on robbery charges. Following an investigation after the initial arrests of 13 suspects in the strong arm jewelry store heist, detectives obtained arrest warrants for two addtional suspects and search warrants for their residences.
Amazon will be building a new distribution center at the corner of South Seventh Street and East Alma Avenue. The company acquired the 17.8-acre site five years ago for $59.3 million, and now is moving forward to replace six existing industrial buildings with a modern facility. This last-mile e-commerce hub totals 106,800 square feet, including 8,700 square feet of office space and 36,600 square feet for staging and loading, designed to handle efficient package sorting and dispatch.
The towers would produce 768 residential units at 35 South Second St. in downtown San Jose, according to the just-approved proposal that was submitted by global mega-developer Westbank, which has proposed several projects in the city's urban core. City planning administrators approved the residential proposal this week. One tower would be 28 stories and the other would be 27 stories, according to the proposal. The housing would rise on South Second Street between East Santa Clara Street and East San Fernando Street.
