San José Spotlight editor Nick Preciado speaks with managing editor Alexandria Bordas and senior reporter Joseph Geha about PolitiBeat -- the organization's inaugural political festival that featured eight panels with more than 30 speakers, including local, state and federal lawmakers.

A fight over San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's plan to divert funding from affordable housing to create more shelters and short-term solutions is heating up. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks with two housing leaders, Sandy Perry and Delma Hernandez, to understand the plan's implications.

South Bay authorities closed 10 major highway ramps over Cinco de Mayo weekend, a year after San Jose leaders reversed a ban on lowriding. Some lawmakers called the move "racist" and demanded an investigation. Co-host Nick Preciado chats with Angela Carrillo of the women-led Dueñas Car Club about what happened.

More than 10,000 people are homeless in Santa Clara County, a sobering reality despite millions of dollars funneling into the county to address the crisis. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks to Preston Prince, executive director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, about how that agency is working to end homelessness and other solutions.

The shocking allegations of drug smuggling by a top administrator at San Jose's police union has rocked Silicon Valley and the nation. Co-host Joseph Geha digs into the situation with William Armaline, director of the SJSU Human Rights Institute, and LaDoris Cordell, a retired judge and former San Jose independent police auditor. The police union declined to participate.

San Jose leaders will soon consider a plan years in the making to build a nearly 14,000 square foot Buddhist temple in an Evergreen neighborhood. Co-host Nick Preciado speaks with Pierluigi Oliverio, the city's planning commission chair who supports the project, and Murali Pabbisetty, a neighbor who opposes.

Every year, research organization Joint Venture Silicon Valley releases a report showing how the region is faring economically -- and this year's report highlights massive and growing inequality in Silicon Valley. Co-host Joseph Geha discusses the stark divide with Joint Venture president and CEO Russell Hancock and Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO Nicole Taylor.

In January, San Jose elected leaders appointed two new councilmembers in Districts 8 and 10. Co-host Nick Preciado introduces you to Arjun Batra, who will represent District 10 spanning Almaden and Blossom valleys. Batra shares more about his background, goals and policy ideas.

San Jose elected leaders just voted to appoint two new councilmembers in Districts 8 and 10. Co-host Joseph Geha introduces you to Domingo Candelas, who will represent District 8 spanning Evergreen and East San Jose. Candelas opens up about his upbringing, his policy ideas and allegations he cheated to win.

Santa Clara County is being deluged by an atmospheric river storm with more rain on the way. What does the intense rainfall mean for local reservoirs, the risk of flooding and the region's drought restrictions? Co-host Nick Preciado chats with Valley Water director Barbara Keegan to learn more.