Lorraine Gabbert
Freelance Political and Business Writer at San José Spotlight
Writer for San Jose Spotlight. Like being by the water and rolling hills. Love family and friends. Grateful for having these in my life.
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1 week ago |
localnewsmatters.org | Lorraine Gabbert |San Jose Spotlight
SAN JOSE PARKS, Recreation and Neighborhood Services continues to wrestle with budget cuts and backlogs, and the upcoming year isn’t going to be easy. The city is facing a projected 2025-26 budget deficit of $35.6 million — and the parks department won’t go unscathed. The budget is expected to decrease park funding by $2.5 million next year, according to Sheena Talosig, spokesperson for the department.
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1 week ago |
sanjosespotlight.com | Lorraine Gabbert
San Jose is doubling down on traffic safety, and red light runners and speeding drivers need to pump the brakes if they don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars in fines. Red light cameras will be installed at four major city intersections by late July and activated in early August as part of a one-year pilot program. Cameras will activate if a car enters the intersection after the light turns red, capturing video footage and still photos of the license plate and driver.
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1 week ago |
sanjosespotlight.com | Lorraine Gabbert
San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services continues to wrestle with budget cuts and backlogs, and the upcoming year isn’t going to be easy. The city is facing a projected 2025-26 budget deficit of $35.6 million — and the parks department won’t go unscathed. The budget is expected to decrease park funding by $2.5 million next year, according to Sheena Talosig, spokesperson for the department.
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2 weeks ago |
localnewsmatters.org | Lorraine Gabbert |San Jose Spotlight
SAN JOSE MINETA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is creating a sense of place, with local fare greeting travelers. The airport revamped its retail program to attract hometown vendors and showcase what San Jose has to offer. Having a local site at the airport helps businesses take advantage of foot traffic, increase product awareness and boost sales. Plans are in the works for a dozen concessions to open by the end of the year ahead of the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup.
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2 weeks ago |
piedmontexedra.com | Lorraine Gabbert |San Jose Spotlight
WITH THE OPENING of its second location, San Jose restaurant Jackie’s Place brings the taste of soul food and Texas barbecue to the SoFA District. It’s the fourth Black-owned small business on that block of South First Street, joining Nirvana Soul, Ashy Aromas and Sainte Claire Market. Owner Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jackson heard about the vacant space from Jeronica Macey, co-owner of next-door cafe Nirvana Soul.
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