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Sharan Street majored in journalism at UC Santa Cruz, spending as much time at the student newspaper as she did in class. She has written and edited for alternative newsweeklies, community newspapers, trade publications and websites, including Metro in San Jose and the LA Weekly. A California local herself, Sharan cherishes her home state’s natural beauty and is excited to work on a platform that celebrates it.

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My Articles

• 6-20-22: The Longest Day (Published June 20, 2022)
    ...and ways to celebrate it.
  
• 6-6-22: Proudly Local (Published June 6, 2022)
    We want to help build a better community, one member at a time.
  
• 5-30-22: Decrypting Crypto (Published May 30, 2022)
    No stocks or bonds will be traded on Memorial Day. But the crypto market will be open for business, despite the recent crash.
  
• 5-23-22: Measuring the Ballot (Published May 23, 2022)
    With just two weeks left before the June 7 election, it’s time to read up about what, and who, is on the ballot.
  
• 5-16-22: Mapping Civic Engagement (Published May 16, 2022)
    Use California Local’s maps of the Santa Cruz area to learn more about the community and to get around quickly, safely and comfortably.
  
• 5-9-22: Free Speech for All (Who Can Afford to Buy It) (Published May 9, 2022)
    A look inside the billionaire boys’ club behind much of the world’s media platforms.
  
• 5-2-22: Home Is Where We Want to Be (Published May 2, 2022)
    California Local often covers issues related to homelessness. But this week’s newsletter is aimed toward those who do have homes.
  
• 4-25-22: Do Look Up! (Published April 25, 2022)
    Happy belated Earth Day. And enjoy the rest of International Dark Sky Week!
  
• 4-18-22: Piecing Together the History of California Gun Laws (Published April 18, 2022)
    A look back at the loaded issue of gun rights in the Golden State.
  
• 4-11-22: A Mental Health Crisis of Pandemic Proportions (Published April 11, 2022)
    California Local reports on the mental health crisis—its historical roots, a new approach proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, as well as a guide to local mental health resources.
  
• 4-4-22: Three Trains of Thought on the Past, Present & Future of Rail Travel (Published April 4, 2022)
    In this week’s newsletter, we present three articles that touch on rail transportation in different ways.
  
• 3-29-22: Celebrating César Chávez Day. Plus, Defense Contracts and California Libraries (Published March 29, 2022)
    March 31 is a state holiday dedicated to one of the state’s most prominent labor leaders. Many turn it into a day of service.
  
• 3-20-22: Looking Ahead to the Primary and Back at Women’s History (Published March 20, 2022)
    With the filing deadline past for the June 7 primary, election season is in full swing. But March also is a time for looking back and celebrating the achievements of groundbreaking California women.
  
• 3-13-22 Newsletter: Time Clocks, Gas Pumps, and a Member Survey (Published March 13, 2022)
    Welcome to the second-ever newsletter for California Local members in Santa Cruz County. It’s time to spring forward!
  
• Caldor Fire Now Stretches Over More Than 53,000 Acres (Published August 17, 2021)
    Media outlets are reporting on the troubling growth in the Caldor Fire, which has grown to more than 53,000 acres.
  
• While Building California Local, We're Also Building a Shared Reality (Published August 7, 2021)
    And I know you have one as well. Let’s compare notes.
  
• Kings Beach Art Tour Brings Together 20 Artists for Aug. 7-8 Open Studio Event (Published July 27, 2021)
    The Kings Beach Art Tour offers not only a reason to get out of the house, but also an opportunity to freshen up those walls we’ve been staring at.
  
• Signal Booster: The Story Behind California’s State Gemstone (Published July 22, 2021)
    BenitoLink.com explores the history of benitoite, California’s state gemstone, and offers tips for rockhounds in search of the ultra-rare crystal.
  
• Moonshine Ink Shines a Light on Tahoe Economy in Special Issue (Published July 21, 2021)
    In a series of articles, Moonshine Ink delves into the economy of the Tahoe-Truckee region, and the problems faced by locals.