Santa Clara County Localist Articles

California wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent and more ferocious. ‘Malibu Burning’ author Robert Kerbeck shares simple steps you can take to protect your home.

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

When disaster strikes, you’ll need to have these information resources available on your smartphone.

From marathoners to casual joggers, enthusiasts can take advantage of the Sacramento region’s diverse trails, terrain, and competitive events.

Since 1947, California has led the United States in the fight against climate change. Here is a list of some of the steps the state has taken to battle global warming, greenhouse gases and air pollution.

Here are 10 of the most often-heard climate change denial claims and arguments. Do any of them hold any water?

Each year, the Preservation Action Council of San Jose sends out a warning to architectural history buffs, identifying the Endangered 8—those structures most likely to be lost to rot and redevelopment.

Volunteering it a great way to help your community. But you also reap benefits, including the chance to learn skills, reduce isolation and ease polarization.

Don’t just be a spectator in the fight against climate change. Here are some small steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint.

California is a leading producer of agricultural crops. So it’s not surprising to find cutting-edge ideas taking root here.

Thanks to these cultural groups, whose roots date back before this millennium, Silicon Valley is known for more than just technological artistry.

These free and low-cost programs help families in the South Bay give their children what they need to succeed academically.

Feeling stressed? Confused? Or just a little blue? Help is just a phone call away for residents of Santa Clara County.

California has some top-notch tourist attractions—with top-shelf prices. Here are some that won’t break the bank.

Looking back at the Sixties and Seventies in Santa Cruz

Saving water is more important than ever in California, due to the region’s worst drought conditions in 1,200 years. Here are some steps you can take to help.

Thinking about making a change in your relationship to drugs and alcohol? Here are some things to consider.

The climate change era has created a whole new set of terms for a wide variety of storms and other weather phenomena. Here are some of the most important.

California residents can turn to these public and private entities to help prepare for wildfires and protect their property.

These organizations aim to help citizens engage with their governments.