Lorraine Gabbert

2 weeks ago | localnewsmatters.org | Lorraine Gabbert |San Jose Spotlight

DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE is a hub for cultural events — and with a menu of festivals on tap through spring and summer, local businesses should be able to capture some of the revenue stream. Cultural events such as Cinco de Mayo, San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and South First Fridays art walks will fill the streets with foot traffic. Those crowded sidewalks should help boost the local economy and reaffirm the arts as an economic engine.

3 weeks ago | sanjosespotlight.com | Lorraine Gabbert

Downtown San Jose is a hub for cultural events — and with a menu of festivals on tap through spring and summer, local businesses should be able to capture some of the revenue stream. Cultural events such as Cinco de Mayo, San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Festival, San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and South First Fridays art walks will fill the streets with foot traffic. Those crowded sidewalks should help boost the local economy and reaffirm the arts as an economic engine.

1 month ago | sanjosespotlight.com | Lorraine Gabbert

The dynamic leader of a nonprofit focused on revitalizing downtown San Jose has stepped down. After three years at the helm of the San Jose Downtown Association, CEO Alex Stettinski has left “to pursue his next professional chapter,” according to the organization. The association represents more than 2,000 businesses, nonprofits and property owners. It aids business development and sponsors city events, playing a key role in shaping downtown’s core.

1 month ago | sanjosespotlight.com | Lorraine Gabbert

Special education students and their families will have to leave their neighborhood schools as San Jose’s largest school district consolidates classes. San Jose Unified School District is closing Special Day Class (SDC) programs at Graystone, Schallenberger and Empire Gardens elementary schools next school year due to low enrollment. The program helps students with a specific diagnosis such as autism and others with individual needs.

1 month ago | localnewsmatters.org | Lorraine Gabbert |San Jose Spotlight

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S tariffs have begun to hit the economy, and one congressional lawmaker heard fear, frustration and anger from local businesses during his trip to San Jose. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, who sits on the House Subcommittee on Trade, introduced legislation to ensure Congress, not the Trump administration, decides who imposes broad tariffs.