What’s coming in 2024
Three pieces of news, a word on invasive pests, and a look at Ojai’s homeless community.
Greetings readers — Happy New Year! You’re receiving this because you’re a paid subscriber to Local Hero. Thank you so much for investing in this effort. This work would not be possible without your support.
I have three pieces of news to share. First, the four-part series that gave birth to this publication, OUSD, WTF!?, my investigative series about the Ojai Unified School District’s financial crisis, was the VORTEX’s most popular story of 2023! It’s gratifying to know that readers like you are willing to walk with me through the dense weeds of local bureaucracy, in search of understanding. Get ready for more obsessively researched (and hopefully entertaining) deep dives in 2024!
Here’s my second piece of news: Local Hero is The First Amendment Foundation of Ventura County’s first-ever grantee! I’m proud and thankful for their support. With their advice, I’ve also adopted an editorial independence policy.
