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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Long Beach, California
The Grunion is a community newspaper based in Long Beach, California, serving as a local supplement to the Press-Telegram. It provides hyper-local coverage of neighborhood news, sports, arts, and events. Formerly known as Gazette Newspapers, it maintains a focus on community-centric storytelling and local interest columns.
Gilroy Dispatch
Gilroy, California
The Gilroy Dispatch is a weekly newspaper serving Gilroy, California, and the surrounding South Santa Clara County area. Established in 1868, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, high school sports, and community events, maintaining a strong focus on the region's agricultural heritage and growth.
Glendale News Press
Glendale, California
The Glendale News-Press is a community newspaper serving Glendale, California, and surrounding areas. Established in 1905, it provides local news coverage on municipal government, education, sports, and community events. Now part of Outlook Newspapers, it continues to focus on hyper-local reporting for the Glendale area.
Gold Country Times
Sutter Creek, California
Serving the historic communities of Amador County, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, community events, and regional heritage. It functions as a vital information hub for residents, maintaining a focus on the unique interests and rural character of the California Gold Country.
Gonzales Tribune
King City, California
The Gonzales Tribune is a weekly newspaper providing local news, sports, and community events for Gonzales and the Salinas Valley in Monterey County, California. Part of a regional publishing group, it focuses on agriculture, local government, and high school athletics to serve its rural coastal community.
Grass Valley Union
Grass Valley, California
Serving Nevada County since 1864, this publication stands as one of California’s oldest continuously operating newspapers. It provides essential regional coverage, focusing on local government, community events, and issues relevant to the historic foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
Greenfield News
King City, California
The Greenfield News provides local news, sports, and community events for Greenfield and the surrounding Salinas Valley in Monterey County, California. As a primary source for regional reporting, it covers municipal government, schools, and agriculture, maintaining a strong focus on the interests of South County residents.
Gridley Herald
Gridley, California
The Gridley Herald is a weekly newspaper serving the community of Gridley and southern Butte County, California. It provides coverage of local government, school sports, community events, and regional news. Part of the USA Today Network, it remains a primary source for hyper-local reporting in the area.
Grunion Gazette
Long Beach, California
The Grunion is a community newspaper based in Long Beach, California. Established in 1977, it focuses on hyper-local news, sports, and arts within the Long Beach area. It provides coverage of community events, local government, and human-interest stories, serving as a primary source for neighborhood-specific information.
Half Moon Bay Review
Half Moon Bay, California
The Half Moon Bay Review is a weekly newspaper serving Half Moon Bay and the San Mateo County coastside in California. It provides comprehensive local coverage of government, community events, environmental issues, and schools. Now part of the Coastside News Group, it remains a primary news source for the region.
Hanford Sentinel
Hanford, California
Serving as the primary source of local news for Kings County, California, this publication has provided community reporting since its founding in 1886. It focuses on regional events, agricultural developments, and civic affairs that impact the residents of Hanford and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley.
Hesperia Star
Hesperia, California
The Victorville Daily Press is a daily newspaper serving the Victor Valley region of the Mojave Desert in California. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and community events for Victorville, Hesperia, and Apple Valley, as well as broader regional and state-wide news.
Hi Desert Star
Yukka Valley, California
Serving the Morongo Basin since 1935, this twice-weekly publication provides essential news, community updates, and investigative reporting tailored to the residents of Yucca Valley and the surrounding high desert region. It stands as a vital local institution, committed to chronicling the unique culture, government, and environmental issues of the high desert communities.
Hollister Free Lance
Hollister, California
The Hollister Free Lance is a long-standing community newspaper serving Hollister and San Benito County, California. Established in 1873, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events. As a primary source of news for the region, it maintains a strong local focus and active digital presence.
Hollywood Reporter
Los Angeles, California
Widely recognized as a premier source for entertainment industry news, this publication delivers comprehensive reporting on film, television, and media business developments to a global audience of professionals. With roots dating back to 1930, it holds significant influence in shaping the discourse of Hollywood through its investigative features, award-season analysis, and deep-dive industry journalism.
Holtville Tribune
Holtville, California
Serving the Imperial Valley of California, this publication acts as a vital source of local news, community reporting, and regional investigative journalism. It is notable for its commitment to documenting the unique agricultural, border, and political landscape of the Holtville area for its dedicated local readership.
Huntington Beach Independent
Huntington Beach, California
This community-focused publication serves the residents of Huntington Beach by providing comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and neighborhood events. Operating under the umbrella of the Los Angeles Times, it functions as a primary source for hyper-local news and civic discourse within the coastal Orange County city.
Huntington Beach News
Huntington Beach, California
Providing dedicated coverage of Huntington Beach since 1978, this community-focused publication serves local residents through consistent reporting on municipal affairs, school board developments, and city events. It maintains a longstanding tradition of neighborhood-level journalism, prioritizing hyper-local updates that keep the coastal community informed on regional politics and public interest stories.
Idyllwild Town Crier
Idyllwild, California
Serving the mountain community of Idyllwild, California, since 1946, this weekly newspaper provides essential local news, emergency updates, and coverage of regional events to residents and visitors alike. It is recognized for its dedicated commitment to independent community journalism, frequently receiving awards from the California News Publishers Association for its editorial excellence and public service.
Impacto USA
Los Angeles, California
Excelsior California is a Spanish-language news publication serving Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region. It covers local news, sports, entertainment, and issues affecting the Hispanic community. The site provides updates on regional politics, community events, and state-wide developments in a traditional newspaper format.
Imperial Beach Eagle & Times
Imperial Beach, California
Serving as the primary source of local news for the southernmost coastal city in California, this publication documents community events, municipal government actions, and regional developments. It acts as a vital chronicle for Imperial Beach residents by focusing on hyper-local journalism that captures the unique lifestyle and civic concerns of the seaside community.
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, California
Serving as the primary source of news for California's Imperial County, this publication delivers daily reporting on regional agriculture, cross-border issues, and local government affairs. Established in 1901, it maintains a long-standing tradition of providing essential community coverage to the residents of El Centro and the surrounding desert valley.
Independent Voice
Dixon, California
The Independent Voice is a weekly newspaper serving Dixon, California, and surrounding Solano County. It provides local news, high school sports coverage, community events, and public notices. Established in 1994, it is part of the McNaughton Newspapers group, maintaining a strong focus on grassroots community journalism.
Indio Sun
Indio, California
The Desert Sun is a daily newspaper based in Palm Springs, California, serving the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and culture. The publication is part of the USA Today Network and focuses on regional issues affecting desert communities.
Inland Empire Business Journal
Ontario, California
Serving as a premier source for regional economic news, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of business trends, corporate developments, and leadership profiles across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to connecting the professional community through in-depth reporting on the diverse industries driving the growth of Southern California’s Inland Empire.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Ontario, California
Serving the cities of Ontario and the surrounding San Bernardino County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for the Inland Empire. Since its founding in 1887, it has evolved into a primary source for regional accountability and editorial discourse across its suburban Southern California readership.
Inter Mountain News
Burney, California
Serving the Intermountain region of eastern Shasta County since 1957, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of community events, government, and regional issues for the residents of Burney and surrounding towns. It remains a vital source of grassroots journalism, maintaining a dedicated focus on the unique rural concerns and historic interests of the isolated communities along the Highway 299 corridor.
Investors Business Daily
Los Angeles, California
Founded by William J. O'Neil in 1984, this financial news publication specializes in stock market analysis, proprietary data, and technical investing strategies tailored for individual and professional traders. It is widely recognized for its signature "CAN SLIM" investment methodology and its commitment to providing actionable insights that help subscribers identify market-leading growth stocks.
Inyo Register
Bishop, California
Serving California's Eastern Sierra region since 1885, this publication provides essential local news, community reporting, and historical coverage for Bishop and the surrounding Inyo County area. It remains a key source of information for residents and visitors, offering a dedicated focus on regional issues, outdoor recreation, and the unique challenges of high-desert life.
Jewish News Weekly
San Francisco, California
Founded in 1895, J. The Jewish News of Northern California is a non-profit publication serving the Jewish community in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides local, national, and international news, cultural features, and opinion pieces focused on Jewish life, identity, and current events in the region.
Kern Valley Sun
Lake Isabella, California
Serving the communities of the Kern River Valley, this publication provides essential local coverage of government, education, and regional events for residents of Lake Isabella and the surrounding area. It distinguishes itself as a primary source of neighborhood news and public information for a geographically isolated mountain and desert region.
Kingsburg Recorder
Kingsburg, California
Serving the rural community of Kingsburg, California, this weekly publication provides localized coverage of city government, school news, and regional events. It is a long-standing fixture in the San Joaquin Valley that functions as a primary source of community record for area residents.
La Canada Valley Sun
La Canada, California
Serving the upscale community of La Cañada Flintridge since 1946, this weekly publication provides essential hyper-local news, school district reporting, and features tailored to the city's residents. It is widely recognized as the primary source of record for the area, maintaining a longstanding reputation for chronicling the civic life and suburban developments of the San Gabriel Valley enclave.
La Jolla Today
San Diego, California
Times of San Diego is an independent, nonprofit news site based in San Diego, California. It covers local news, politics, business, and cultural events throughout San Diego County. The publication focuses on delivering timely digital reporting and neighborhood updates to residents across the metropolitan region.
La Mesa Courier
La Mesa, California
The La Mesa Courier is a local news publication serving the community of La Mesa, California. Now part of the Times of San Diego, it provides coverage of neighborhood events, education, local government, and community interest stories. It serves as a dedicated source for residents in the East County area.
La Oferta Review
San Jose, California
Serving as the longest-running bilingual newspaper in the San Francisco Bay Area, this publication provides critical news and community coverage tailored to the region’s diverse Hispanic population. It plays a vital role in bridging the cultural and linguistic gap for local Spanish-speaking residents by offering a unique blend of regional advocacy, lifestyle content, and essential information in both English and Spanish.
La Opinion
Los Angeles, California
Founded in 1926, this publication serves as the most widely circulated Spanish-language newspaper in the United States. It is recognized for its dedicated coverage of local, national, and international news tailored to the specific interests and advocacy needs of the Southern California Hispanic community.
La Prensa
San Diego, California
La Prensa San Diego is a bilingual newspaper serving the Latino community of San Diego, California. Founded in 1976, it covers local politics, education, and community advocacy with a focus on Chicano issues. The publication provides a critical voice for the region’s Spanish-speaking and Hispanic populations.
La Quinta Sun
La Quinta, California
The Desert Sun is a daily newspaper based in Palm Springs, California, serving the Coachella Valley. It provides comprehensive coverage of local news, politics, sports, and lifestyle features. As part of the USA Today Network, it covers regional issues including tourism, water rights, and desert development.
La Verne Campus Times
La Verne, California
Serving as the official student-run publication of the University of La Verne, this award-winning newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local community issues, and regional events. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to journalistic excellence and for providing students with hands-on professional experience in reporting, photography, and multimedia production.
LA Watts Times
Los Angeles, California
The LA Watts Times is a weekly African American community newspaper serving South Los Angeles. Founded in the wake of the 1965 Watts Riots, it provides essential coverage of local news, politics, and culture, maintaining a legacy of advocacy and representation for the region's diverse Black population.
LA Weekly
Los Angeles, California
LA Weekly is an alternative newsweekly covering Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1978, it provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, culture, music, and the arts. While it has transitioned through various ownership groups, it remains a prominent source for entertainment listings and investigative reporting in Southern California.
Laguna Beach Coastline Pilot
Laguna Beach, California
The Daily Pilot is a community news publication owned by the Los Angeles Times, serving coastal Orange County, California. It provides coverage for Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa, focusing on local government, education, sports, and community events in the region.
Lake Arrowhead Mountain News
Lake Arrowhead, California
Serving the San Bernardino Mountain communities since 1891, this publication acts as the primary source of record for local news, government affairs, and regional events. It provides essential coverage tailored to the unique lifestyle and concerns of residents in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Lake County News
Lakeport, California
Lake County News is an independent, community-focused online newspaper serving Lake County, California. Based in Lakeport, it provides comprehensive local coverage of government, public safety, community events, and environmental issues. It serves as a primary digital news source for residents across the North Bay region's rural communities.
Lake County Record Bee
Lakeport, California
Serving as the primary source of local news for Lake County, California, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional politics, and public affairs. With a history stretching back to the 19th century, it remains a vital touchstone for residents seeking information on the unique challenges and developments within the Clear Lake basin.
Lamorinda Weekly
Moraga, California
Serving the residents of Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda, this community-focused publication provides comprehensive local news coverage and insights into regional events. It is notable for its dedicated grassroots approach, offering a platform for civic engagement and local journalism that exclusively highlights the unique affairs of the three namesake cities.
Larchmont Chronicle
Los Angeles, California
Established in 1963, this monthly publication serves as the community voice for the historic neighborhoods surrounding Larchmont Village in central Los Angeles. It is notable for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, providing residents with comprehensive coverage of neighborhood developments, local history, and civic affairs.
Lassen County Times
Susanville, California
Serving as the primary source of local journalism for Lassen County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of news, sports, and community events throughout rural Northeastern California. Established with deep roots in the region, it acts as a critical information hub for residents, maintaining a dedicated focus on local government, regional issues, and the daily lives of the Susanville community.
Latino Times
Stockton, California
The Latino Times is a bilingual news publication based in Stockton, California, serving the San Joaquin Valley community. It provides coverage of local politics, education, health, and cultural heritage, focusing on issues impacting the Hispanic community and offering regional news in both English and Spanish.
