Berkeley Daily Planet

Berkeley, California, United StatesEnglish

Serving as a successor to several long-standing local publications, this independent outlet provides in-depth coverage of Berkeley’s unique political landscape, civic issues, and cultural events. It is notable for its commitment to citizen journalism and for hosting an extensive public forum that reflects the diverse, often progressive, viewpoints of the surrounding community.

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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.