California Newspapers

Browse 343 newspapers from California, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Gold Rush settlement in the mid-nineteenth century established a robust newspaper tradition that is now defined by heavy chain consolidation and large metropolitan dailies. The independently owned Los Angeles Times leads overall circulation, while Hearst publishes the historic San Francisco Chronicle, founded in 1865 to serve northern readers. Inland political reporting relies heavily on the McClatchy chain, which operates the Sacramento Bee, while coastal coverage includes the Alden Global Capital-owned Orange County Register. This market also sustains a highly influential ethnic press, notably spearheaded by La Opinion, the most-read Spanish-language daily published in the United States. Paperboy indexes 343 California newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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Coastal View News

Carpinteria Valley, California

Serving the Carpinteria Valley community since 1994, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news, feature stories, and event coverage tailored to the residents of the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. It is widely recognized for its deep commitment to grassroots journalism and its role as a primary information source for local civic affairs and regional happenings.

Colfax Record

Colfax, California

Serving the foothills of Northern California since 1877, this weekly publication offers long-standing community coverage focused on local government, regional news, and events in Colfax and the surrounding Placer County area. It remains a vital source of historical record and current information for its dedicated readership, maintaining its tradition as a primary chronicle of town life.

Contra Costa Times

Walnut Creek, California

Serving the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports, and business coverage. Originally known as the Contra Costa Times, it merged with other regional papers in 2016 to form the East Bay Times, continuing its long-standing journalistic legacy.

Coronado Eagle & Journal

Coronado, California

Serving the unique island community of Coronado since 1912, this weekly publication chronicles local news, military affairs, and civic developments within the seaside enclave. It remains a primary source of record for residents, capturing the distinct heritage and small-town pulse of the region while maintaining a focus on hyper-local journalism.

Cronicas

Rutherford, California

Serving the Hispanic community in New Jersey, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news tailored to Spanish-speaking readers. It is notable for its role as a vital information bridge for immigrants, offering dedicated sections on community resources, civic engagement, and cultural preservation.

CSU 49er

Long Beach, California

The Daily 49er is the student-run newspaper serving California State University, Long Beach since 1949. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, sports, and arts, while acting as a training ground for aspiring journalists. The publication distributes digital content daily and maintains a consistent print presence.

CSU Bulldog

Fresno, California

The Collegian is the student-run newspaper serving California State University, Fresno. Originally known for its print presence, the publication now provides comprehensive digital coverage of campus news, sports, and community issues. It serves as a vital training ground for journalists while keeping the university community informed and engaged.

CSU Daily Sundial

Northridge, California

Serving as the official student-run news organization for California State University, Northridge, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus events, local politics, and regional issues to a large community of students and faculty. It is notable for its historical legacy of professional journalism and its role as an essential training ground for aspiring reporters, photographers, and editors navigating the evolving media landscape.

CSU Daily Titan

Fullerton, California

The Daily Titan is the student-run newspaper serving California State University, Fullerton. Established in 1960, it provides daily coverage of campus news, local events, sports, and arts. The publication serves as a primary source of information for the university community while training students in professional journalism practices.

CSU Orion

Chico, California

Serving as the independent student-run news organization for California State University, Chico, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local politics, and regional issues. It is highly regarded for its longevity and professional editorial standards, consistently earning national collegiate journalism awards for its investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling.

CSUB Runner

Bakersfield, California

Serving as the official student-run news organization for California State University, Bakersfield, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus events, academic issues, and local community developments. It acts as a vital platform for student journalists to develop their craft while keeping the university population informed through independent reporting and multimedia storytelling.

CSUS Hornet

Sacramento, California

Serving as the primary student-run news organization for California State University, Sacramento, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local news, and collegiate athletics. With a history spanning over seven decades, it acts as a vital platform for student journalists to report on issues affecting the university community while facilitating public discourse.

Cuestonian

San Luis Obispo, California

Serving as the independent student-run news organization for Cuesta College, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local community news, and student-focused issues. Through its digital platform and print editions, it offers a platform for aspiring journalists to engage with the San Luis Obispo region while documenting the academic and cultural life of the college.

Culver City News

Culver City, California

Serving as a longstanding source of local journalism for the West Los Angeles area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of city government, community events, and regional politics. It is notable for its role as a dedicated chronicler of Culver City’s civic developments and its commitment to keeping the local residential and business communities informed on municipal affairs.

Culver City Observer

Culver City, California

Serving as a primary source for local news, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of municipal government, education, and community events specifically tailored for residents of Culver City. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to community-focused journalism and its role as a key information hub for the city's diverse suburban population.

Cupertino Courier

Cupertino, California

Serving as a dedicated community news source for residents of the Silicon Valley hub, this publication focuses on local government, school districts, and neighborhood developments. It functions as a key regional segment of the broader Bay Area news network, providing tailored coverage for an audience deeply integrated into the global technology industry.

Cypress Chronicle

Cypress, California

Serving the students and faculty of Cypress College, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local community events, and student-focused perspectives. It serves as a vital platform for emerging student journalists to hone their craft while keeping the collegiate population informed on academic and social developments.

Daily Breeze

Torrance, California

Serving the South Bay region of Los Angeles County since 1894, this publication provides local news coverage with a dedicated focus on Torrance and its surrounding coastal communities. It is notable for its long-standing role as the primary source of journalism for the area, documenting the industrial and residential evolution of the region for over a century.

Daily Californian

Berkeley, California

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.

Daily Pilot

Costa Mesa, California

The Daily Pilot is a local news publication covering Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Fountain Valley in Orange County, California. Founded in 1948 and currently part of the Los Angeles Times, it provides coverage of local government, sports, education, and community events throughout coastal Orange County.

Daily Variety

Los Angeles, California

Known as the definitive trade publication for the entertainment industry, this long-running institution provides authoritative coverage of film, television, and music business news. Since its founding in 1905, it has served as an essential resource for professionals and executives, shaping industry discourse with its comprehensive analysis and influential box office reporting.

Davis Enterprise

Davis, California

Serving the city of Davis and surrounding Yolo County since 1897, this local publication provides comprehensive coverage of municipal governance, school district affairs, and community events. It remains a primary source of record for the region, noted for its long-standing commitment to hyper-local journalism and its deep integration into the life of this academic and agricultural hub.

De Anza College La Voz

Cupertino, California

Serving the students and faculty of a prominent Silicon Valley community college, this award-winning publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local news, and collegiate sports. It is recognized for its commitment to student-led journalism and its consistent record of excellence in documenting the evolving landscape of higher education in Cupertino.

Del Mar Times

Del Mar, California

The Del Mar Times is a weekly newspaper serving the coastal community of Del Mar, California. Now part of the San Diego Union-Tribune network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, school news, and sports, focusing on the unique interests of North County residents.

Del Norte Triplicate

Crescent City, California

Serving as the primary source of news for Del Norte County, this publication has provided local reporting and community updates to Crescent City and the surrounding region for over a century. It maintains a distinct editorial focus on regional governance, coastal environmental issues, and the daily affairs of California's most northwestern residents.

Desert Dispatch

Barstow, California

The Victorville Daily Press is a daily newspaper serving Victorville and the High Desert region of San Bernardino County, California. It provides local news coverage, including politics, sports, and community events, alongside reports on regional issues like water restrictions and developments in the Mojave Desert.

Desert Local News

Riverside, California

Serving the Riverside region, this publication focuses on providing hyper-local journalism, community events, and government updates to residents of the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert communities. It distinguishes itself by acting as a grassroots platform dedicated to tracking municipal issues and regional developments that are often overlooked by major metropolitan news outlets.

Desert Star Weekly

Palm Springs, California

Desert Star Weekly is a local newspaper serving the Coachella Valley, including Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs. It provides coverage of community news, entertainment, local politics, and lifestyles. The publication focuses on issues affecting residents in the Riverside County desert region through weekly reporting.

Desert Trail

Twentynine Palms, California

The Desert Trail is a local news publication serving Twentynine Palms and the surrounding Morongo Basin in California. Now integrated with the Hi-Desert Star, it provides coverage of city council decisions, community events, local high school sports, and regional environmental issues affecting the Mojave Desert area.

Dia A Dia News

Los Angeles, California

Serving the Spanish-speaking community in the Los Angeles area, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage, community features, and practical information tailored to the needs of immigrant families. It is a notable source for regional reporting, frequently highlighting civic issues and cultural developments that affect Southern California’s Latino population.

Downey Patriot

Downey, California

Serving as the primary source of local news for Downey, California, this community publication provides comprehensive coverage of city government, schools, and regional events. Established in 2002, it has become a trusted institution for residents seeking independent reporting and a dedicated platform for local civic discourse.

East Bay Express

Berkeley, California

The East Bay Express is a prominent alternative weekly newspaper based in Oakland and Berkeley, California. Founded in 1978, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, arts, and culture. Now part of the Weeklys group, it continues to serve as a vital investigative voice for the East Bay region.

East Bay Times

Hayward, California

Serving the San Francisco East Bay, this publication is the product of a merger between several historic local newspapers, including The Daily Review and the Contra Costa Times. It provides comprehensive regional news coverage with a strong focus on investigative journalism and local community issues affecting residents across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

El Latino

San Diego, California

Serving the San Diego region for over three decades, this publication stands as one of the area's most established Spanish-language newspapers dedicated to informing and empowering the local Hispanic community. It provides essential coverage on regional news, politics, and cultural issues, acting as a primary bridge of communication for Spanish-speaking residents throughout Southern California.

El Popular

Bakersfield, California

Serving the Spanish-speaking community in California's Kern County, this publication provides localized news, cultural coverage, and essential resources for the region's Hispanic population. It is recognized as a vital bridge for bilingual communication, offering a dedicated platform for issues and perspectives that are often overlooked by mainstream English-language media.

El Vacquero

Glendale, California

Serving as the official student-run news organization for Glendale Community College, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus affairs, local news, and student-focused feature stories. With a history spanning over seven decades, it serves as a critical training ground for aspiring journalists while maintaining a consistent digital and print presence for the college community.

Elk Grove Citizen

Elk Grove, California

The Elk Grove Citizen is a long-standing local newspaper serving the Elk Grove community in Sacramento County, California. Founded in 1959, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, prep sports, and community events, maintaining its role as the primary source for news in the region.

Epoch Times

San Diego, California

Headquartered in New York City, this international media outlet is known for its investigative journalism, focus on Chinese politics, and promotion of traditional cultural values. It reaches a global audience through an extensive multi-platform digital presence and printed editions that advocate for a perspective critical of the Chinese Communist Party.

Escalon Times

Escalon, California

Serving the San Joaquin County community of Escalon, this long-standing publication provides hyper-local news coverage, ranging from city government updates and school sports to regional events. It remains a vital source of information for residents by focusing exclusively on the happenings and people within this close-knit agricultural town.

Eureka Times Standard

Eureka, California

Serving Humboldt County since 1854, this publication stands as one of the oldest newspapers in California and a primary source of local news for the North Coast region. It provides comprehensive daily coverage of community events, regional politics, and environmental issues, acting as a vital information hub for the residents of Eureka and the surrounding areas.

Fairfield Daily Republic

Fairfield, California

Serving as the primary source of news for Solano County, this publication has provided local reporting and community-focused journalism since its founding in 1912. It remains a central fixture for residents of Fairfield and Suisun City by delivering dedicated coverage of regional government, education, and local events.

Fallbrook Bonsall Village News

Fallbrook, California

The Village News is a weekly community newspaper serving Fallbrook, Bonsall, and surrounding areas in northern San Diego County. It provides comprehensive local coverage of community events, government, schools, and business news, maintaining a strong focus on the unique rural lifestyle of the North County region.

Fillmore Gazette

Fillmore, California

Serving as a dedicated source of local news for the city of Fillmore, California, this publication focuses on community events, regional politics, and school board updates. It is noted for providing essential, grassroots coverage that keeps residents informed about the specific civic developments shaping their unique town.

Folsom Telegraph

Folsom, California

The Folsom Telegraph is a local newspaper serving Folsom, California, and surrounding areas. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, sports, and business. As part of the Gold Mountain California News Media group, it offers readers regional updates, event calendars, and lifestyle features relevant to the Sacramento region.

Fontana Herald News

Fontana, California

Serving the Inland Empire since 1923, this community publication provides essential local coverage of government, education, and civic affairs to the residents of Fontana. It is recognized as a primary source for regional news and public records, acting as a vital connection point for the city’s diverse and growing population.

Foothills Sun Gazette

Exeter, California

The Foothills Sun Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Exeter, Farmersville, Woodlake, and Lindsay in Tulare County, California. It provides local coverage of community events, government, schools, and high school sports, maintaining a focus on the agricultural and rural communities of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Fort Bragg Advocate News

Fort Bragg, California

Serving the coastal communities of Mendocino County since 1889, this publication acts as a vital chronicle of local government, regional culture, and Pacific Northwestern life. It maintains a dedicated focus on grassroots journalism, providing residents with essential coverage of the issues and events that shape the remote Redwood Coast.

Fresno Bee

Fresno, California

The Fresno Bee is a primary daily newspaper serving Fresno and the central San Joaquin Valley in California. Founded in 1922, the publication covers regional news, agriculture, and local government. It is owned by McClatchy and remains a vital source of information for Central Valley residents.

Fullerton College Hornet

Fullerton, California

Serving as the award-winning student-led publication for Fullerton College, this newspaper has chronicled campus life and regional issues since its founding in 1922. It provides a vital platform for student journalists to develop their craft while delivering essential news, arts coverage, and sports reporting to the broader Orange County academic community.

Galt Herald

Galt, California

The Galt Herald is a weekly newspaper serving Galt and surrounding communities in southern Sacramento County, California. Established in 1909, it provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports, and community events, maintaining its role as a vital information source for the local agricultural and residential population.