San Jose Spotlight

http://www.sanjosespotlight.com
Screenshot of the San Jose Spotlight website
San José Spotlight is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to fearless journalism that disrupts the status quo, uplifts marginalized voices, holds power to account and paves the way for change. Our mission is to change the face of local journalism by building a community-supported newsroom that ignites civic engagement, educates residents and strengthens our democracy. Our civic-minded journalism searches for truth, sheds light on wrongdoing and reveals stories that would otherwise go untold. We are the community’s newsroom and we’re powered by your support and donations.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
San Jose, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2019
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
San Jose, CA

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Podcast

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Ramona Giwargis and Josh Barousse
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from private donor organisations
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Grants from Google
Grants from corporations
Branded content or native advertising
Individual donations
Newsletter advertising or sponsorship
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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