On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado talks to reporter Lloyd Alaban about San Jose's redistricting process and why some new maps are angering residents and businesses. Then, Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe digs into bullying and harassment faced by the Los Gatos mayor.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado chats with Senior Reporter Eli Wolfe about the city's push to save a beloved mural near downtown San Jose. Later, reporter Tran Nguyen details the latest developments in San José Spotlight's fight for emails related to Mayor Sam Liccardo's lobbying group.

On this episode of The Podlight, host Nick Preciado digs into the abrupt resignation of San Jose State University president Mary Papazian amid a sex abuse scandal. Later, reporter Tran Nguyen examines how renters are coping with the threat of eviction after a ban on COVID-related evictions expired.

On this episode of The Podlight, editor Nick Preciado exclusively speaks with Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith about alleged mismanagement of county jails, warehousing mentally ill people behind bars, severe understaffing issues, looming investigations into her leadership and calls for her to resign.

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.