Santa Cruz Local doesn’t just report the news. We seek to help you understand the news, untangle the issues, and give you the tools to get involved.
The following stories unpack years of context around familiar issues in Santa Cruz County. From road repairs to property taxes to homeless camps to Downtown Santa Cruz growth, these recent “explainer” stories lay out some history, current news and potential fixes in our community.
—Nik Altenberg and Stephen Baxter
Santa Cruz Local’s explainers:
Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
What went wrong at Live Oak School District
Money problems explained, and how other school districts compare
Property tax changes proposed in Santa Cruz County
State formula blamed for poor county roads, facilities
Explainer: Roaring Camp and freight rail in Santa Cruz County
What to know about Thursday’s Regional Transportation Commission meeting
What else needs explaining? Let us know what we should tackle next at [email protected].