Black History Month: Marc J. Spears goes from San Jose State to NBA Hall of Fame sports writer
After a brief stint on the San Jose State basketball team in the early 90s, Marc J. Spears turned his passion for basketball and writing into an award-winning journalism career spanning nearly 30 years.
After a brief stint on the San Jose State basketball team in the early 90s, Marc J. Spears turned his passion for basketball and writing into an award-winning journalism career spanning nearly 30 years.
Cal State University student workers voting to form a union
This week thousands of student workers in the California State University system began casting votes to form a state-wide union.
This week thousands of student workers in the California State University system began casting votes to form a state-wide union.
California State University faculty strike affects all 23 campuses
Thousands of college professors and other faculty members are set to start a week-long strike Monday. It's part of a system-wide strike across all California State Universities.
Thousands of college professors and other faculty members are set to start a week-long strike Monday. It's part of a system-wide strike across all California State Universities.
Brock Purdy's younger brother commits to play football at San Jose State
Chubba Purdy, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, has committed to play football at San Jose State University.
Chubba Purdy, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, has committed to play football at San Jose State University.
San Jose State grad continues streak of trash removal hours before receiving degree
A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.
A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.
CSU faculty to strike this week demanding pay bump
Faculty at some California State University campuses plan to hold one-day strikes this week as part of their demand for better pay.
Faculty at some California State University campuses plan to hold one-day strikes this week as part of their demand for better pay.
Students walkout on CSU campuses, SFSU
A student coalition has formed across several CSU campuses to speak out against the CSU Board of Trustees' plan to raise tuition over the next 5 years.
A student coalition has formed across several CSU campuses to speak out against the CSU Board of Trustees' plan to raise tuition over the next 5 years.
SJSU community clinic offers free services from student providers
Inside the Healthy Development Community Clinic, you'll find countless services: from mental health, to nutrition, to speech pathology. All are free. All are provided by San Jose State University students.
Inside the Healthy Development Community Clinic, you'll find countless services: from mental health, to nutrition, to speech pathology. All are free. All are provided by San Jose State University students.
'Shocking' report shows skyrocketing number of California college students struggling to pay for food, housing
Another finding in the survey showed students who had meal plans still had an issue with food security.
Another finding in the survey showed students who had meal plans still had an issue with food security.
Monopoly drops San Jose Edition
America's most played game is getting a local makeover. Hasbro announced that the newest edition of Monopoly will be based on our very own South Bay City of San Jose.
America's most played game is getting a local makeover. Hasbro announced that the newest edition of Monopoly will be based on our very own South Bay City of San Jose.
San Jose's blight removal success leads to more to clean up: A paradox
San Jose's blight clearing program has been so successful, people are dumping and creating more blight than before, according to officials.
San Jose's blight clearing program has been so successful, people are dumping and creating more blight than before, according to officials.
Ex-SJSU sports medicine director gets 2-years federal prison for unlawfully touching female athletes
A former director of sports medicine and athletic trainer at San Jose State University was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in federal prison for groping female student athletes under the guise of providing medical treatment, officials say.
A former director of sports medicine and athletic trainer at San Jose State University was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in federal prison for groping female student athletes under the guise of providing medical treatment, officials say.
San Jose City Council approves deal that will convert hotel rooms into student housing
SJSU Cares says 11% of students reported experiencing homelessness at some point in 2020.
SJSU Cares says 11% of students reported experiencing homelessness at some point in 2020.
San Jose mayor courts AI companies, innovation edge over SF
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.
Family of literary legend John Steinbeck auctioning off personal items
A lot estimated at $700,000 worth of unique and very personal items will be sold at a live Bonhams auction in New York. The collection of over 100 items were passed down from Steinbeck's sister Mary to her daughter and son-in-law.
A lot estimated at $700,000 worth of unique and very personal items will be sold at a live Bonhams auction in New York. The collection of over 100 items were passed down from Steinbeck's sister Mary to her daughter and son-in-law.
'We will be striking tomorrow,' says Kaiser Permanente union employee
75,000 union Kaiser Permanente workers prepare to begin a 3-day strike Wednesday.
75,000 union Kaiser Permanente workers prepare to begin a 3-day strike Wednesday.
Cal State Student Assistants plan unionization vote
Student assistants working for the California State University system announced they will take a vote on unionizing.
Student assistants working for the California State University system announced they will take a vote on unionizing.
San Jose State honors former student, current ESPN reporter Marc Spears
A local San Jose sports journalist who won national praise for his impactful writing on race was honored Saturday by his South Bay alma mater.
A local San Jose sports journalist who won national praise for his impactful writing on race was honored Saturday by his South Bay alma mater.
SJSU students commemorate International Girls in Aviation Day
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
MLK Library in San Jose celebrates 20 years
The Dr. Martin Luther King library in San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Dr. Martin Luther King library in San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary.