San Francisco Examiner

San Francisco, California, United StatesEnglish

Historically known as the "Monarch of the Dailies" and once a key component of William Randolph Hearst’s media empire, this publication remains a fixture of the city's journalistic landscape. Today, it operates as an independent source for local news, politics, and civic affairs, serving as a prominent voice for San Francisco residents.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN SAN FRANCISCO

Dominating the regional media market, local print journalism is anchored by a single major broadsheet alongside a historically robust alternative and community press. The Hearst-owned San Francisco Chronicle leads the area in circulation, operating alongside the San Francisco Examiner, a historic former daily that transitioned to a free tabloid format. Readers are also served by specialized publications like the Bay Area Reporter, which stands as one of the oldest continuously published LGBTQ newsweeklies in the United States. Paperboy lists 12 newspapers in San Francisco.