Daily Californian

Berkeley, California, United StatesEnglish

Serving the University of California, Berkeley community since 1871, this independent student-run publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local politics, and arts. It is widely recognized as one of the oldest and most influential college newspapers in the United States, known for its rigorous journalistic standards and long history of documenting student activism.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN BERKELEY

The local media market is shaped by a mix of campus-driven journalism, alternative weeklies, and community reporting rather than a single dominant traditional daily. Readers rely heavily on the Daily Californian, an independent student-run newspaper established in 1871 that provides both university and municipal coverage. Broader regional arts and news reporting comes from the East Bay Express, an alternative weekly, while the Berkeley Daily Planet offers locally focused civic commentary. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Berkeley.