Santa Clara County Explainer Articles

Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.

Santa Clara County’s public defender and district attorney: who they are; what they do.

A USC study shows the economy recovered fully from the 2008 recession—except for housing.

The court system is our most direct contact with the government. Here's a brief explanation of Santa Clara County's Superior Court, how it works and what it does.

A Superior Court Judge has placed at least some limits on the governor's power to impose health-related restrictions. Here's what that means.

In 2022, California trash haulers will begin turning millions of tons of methane-emitting organic waste into a new cash crop: compost.

California’s plan to get schoolchildren back into classrooms after a year of distance learning is taking shape. Here’s the latest on the state’s school reopenings.

What is California’s Forest Management Task Force and what does it do?

This year's dry lightning storms left the state scrambling to for climate change solutions.

Action took aim at California's political clout.

In June, California was a success story. Less than a month later, the state was in crisis.

Gatherings during pandemic entail some risk.

California reporters covering the George Floyd protests often provided crucial context for confusing events. Here are some notable examples.

California remains a leader in limiting the number of COVID-19 deaths, following the March 19 orders to shut down nonessential businesses, close schools, and shelter in place.

Officials take steps toward reopening California, adhering to a six-item action plan.

Voters in nine Bay Area counties could see a measure on the November ballot that could provide $110 billion for housing and transit.

That year, state lawmakers delivered 15 bills aimed at tackling California’s housing crisis. You need to know about this remarkable feat.

The area around the station will see San Jose's largest public works project in decades and Google's ambitious mixed-use development.

This is how the mayor, city council, city manager, etc., work together to run San Jose on your behalf.

Local rep co-sponsored AB 857, which would pave the way for publicly owned banks.