California News Publishers Association

A recent lawsuit in New Jersey underscores the urgent need for California to act on public notice legislation to protect our local newspapers. https://lnkd.in/gzM46fwy

“Toronto-based local news site The Green Line doesn’t just want to inform its audience; it aspires to improve their lives.” https://lnkd.in/gaSreXKr

"journalists can start preparing to report on the implications of his immigration agenda by developing expert sources, becoming familiar with leaders and social workers in local immigrant communities, and familiarizing themselves with the intricacies of immigration law and research." https://lnkd.in/e5BsAhPv

"With more than half of social media users across 40 countries encountering false or misleading information weekly, it’s clear that we’re facing a crisis of misinformation on a global scale" https://lnkd.in/eEQFAAgQ

"I know some of our publishers aren’t happy that this includes taxpayer funds. And some won’t take any money, even if they could use it because they see it as violating their principles of an independent media," Chuck Champion of California News Publishers Association. Danielle Coffey of News/Media Alliance. Matt Pearce of NewsGuild-CWA. #NewsMedia #BigTech #LocalNews #Journalism https://lnkd.in/ePTt8A4J

The work is just beginning in California to put in place some relief and more needs to be done. Others are starting the journey across the country and in other countries around the world. It’s just a matter of time and effort before big tech will pay. Keep your eye on the Federal antitrust penalty phase and new civil litigation come down. Stay strong and don’t lose faith.

Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom & Assemblymember Buffy Wicks announced a public-private partnership agreement with the state of CA and Google to fund journalism. A press release from California News Publishers Association: https://lnkd.in/gCXvPJmm

Excited to sit down with this all-star panel as part of our California Journalism Awards gala! We have 8 stellar Knowledge and Networking panels lined up for the afternoon before the gala July 13, and they’re free to attend for all gala ticket holders. This is another way CNPA is working to increase learning opportunities for our members and their newsrooms. It’s not too late to get tickets! Join us!

Come celebrate the best of the best in California journalism...and learn a few things too! Our #californiajouralismawards gala has knowledge sessions in the afternoon of 7/13! The 1st of 8 sessions is with the amazing Paul Pringle, Wendy Fry, Noah Biesiada, Sara Rubin, and California News Publishers Association's very own Julie Makinen! Registration and additional information can be found at https://lnkd.in/g4GMeSNp and https://lnkd.in/gxepMH5R. Questions? Email [email protected]

Read our latest blog post where we discuss the networking sessions available at this year's #californiajournalismawards gala! https://lnkd.in/gCFMxRbh