On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado and Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe dig into two state bills that abolish single-family zoning in California -- and explain what that means for local San Jose policies, such as Opportunity Housing.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado chats with reporter Tran Nguyen about why San Jose's police and fire unions are opposing a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Later, reporter Lloyd Alaban digs into a fight between city administrators and a committee working on police reform.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado chats with reporters Tran Nguyen and Eli Wolfe about a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate at San Jose City Hall and efforts to diversify a business group marred by racist political ads.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado chats with reporter Tran Nguyen about the number of COVID-19 infections at San Jose's three largest school districts. Later, senior reporter Eli Wolfe dives into a vote of 'no confidence' in county Sheriff Laurie Smith.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado and reporter Lloyd Alaban break down San Jose's newly-approved COVID-19 vaccination mandate for events with 50 or more people at city-owned facilities.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado talks to reporter Lloyd Alaban about a historic decision to begin closing the Reid-Hillview Airport and eliminating leaded fuel. Later, reporter Sonya Herrera hops on to recap Newsom's visit to San Jose amid his recall election.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado and Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe dig into a petition by VTA workers to investigate a hostile work environment and mistreatment by management. The calls come just months after a disgruntled VTA worker gunned down nine of his colleagues before taking his own life.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado digs into the county's decision to require masks indoors with reporter Lloyd Alaban. Later, reporter Tran Nguyen explains how a San Francisco law firm and a free speech advocacy group are responding to Mayor Sam Liccardo's attempt to skirt public records law.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado chats with Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe about the VTA facing workers' comp claims -- and possible lawsuits -- from families of the mass shooting victims. Later, reporter Tran Nguyen hops on to explain why plans to build a Viet Heritage Garden have stalled.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado is joined by reporter Lloyd Alaban to discuss a growing homeless encampment in San Jose -- and federal demands to clear it. Later, he's joined by reporter Vicente Vera who explains how special interests are already lining up to support candidates in the 2022 elections.