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Lorraine Gabbert

Lorraine Gabbert is a freelance reporter and photographer covering city news and local politics in San José. She can be reached at lorrainegabbertsjspotlight@gmail.com.

San José State gives students more access to emergency beds

12/8/2021

San José State Gives Students More Access to Emergency Beds

San José State University recently agreed to allow students facing homelessness access to temporary emergency beds for four weeks rather than 48 hours.

Santa Clara County Foster Youth to Help Design New Facility

11/18/2021

Santa Clara County Foster Youth to Help Design New Facility

Foster youth are getting a brand new community center with permanent housing in San Jose — and will have a say in its design.

In Silicon Valley, College Students Have Seen Hardship through the Pandemic

10/25/2021

In Wealthy Silicon Valley, College Students Have Seen Hardship through the Pandemic

Some college students in Silicon Valley, one of the wealthiest enclaves in the nation, have faced obstacles that have mounted during the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.