Santa Clara County Localist Articles

California is the top agricultural producer in the U.S., and a top beneficiary of visitor spending. So naturally, we’ve got fun, food-driven tourist magnets.

Black History Month provides an opportunity to remember the achievements of African Americans who fought for equality in the Golden State.

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

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.

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.

California women have played a significant role in shaping every major industry within the U.S. and the world. Here are a few of them.

Making it through the earthquake is the easy part. The hard part is surviving in the chaos that follows.

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.

About 1.8 million veterans live in California. Here are some organizations dedicated to serving the needs of those who served America.

As the pandemic wanes, it’s time to get back out there and enjoy live music, art shows, and more.

A compendium of online resources that delve into the long, varied history of one of California’s oldest settled regions.