California Newspapers

Browse 325 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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USD The Vista

San Diego, California

The USD Vista is the student-run newspaper of the University of San Diego. Founded in 1963, it serves as the primary news source for the campus community, covering university events, local news, sports, and culture. It provides students with a platform for journalism and editorial expression.

Vallejo Times Herald

Vallejo, California

Serving the city of Vallejo and the broader Solano County region, this publication traces its roots back to the 19th century and remains a primary source for local news, government reporting, and community updates. It provides essential coverage on the shifting landscape of the North Bay, catering to residents interested in regional policy, public safety, and local civic engagement.

Valley Chronicle

Hemet, California

The Valley Chronicle is a local newspaper serving the Hemet and San Jacinto valleys in Riverside County, California. It provides coverage of community news, local government, education, and high school sports. The publication aims to keep residents informed about regional developments and significant events within the valley.

Valley News

Fallbrook, California

Serving the communities of Fallbrook, Bonsall, and De Luz, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage focused on regional politics, school news, and community events. It is a long-standing primary source for hyper-local reporting, keeping the residents of North San Diego County informed on issues that directly impact their daily lives.

Valley Roadrunner

Valley Center, California

Serving as the primary source of local news for Valley Center and the surrounding North County San Diego communities, this weekly publication has been a cornerstone of the region since 1974. It is notable for its dedicated focus on hyper-local government, school district updates, and rural community affairs that are often overlooked by major metropolitan outlets.

Valley Springs News

Valley Springs, California

Serving the Calaveras County region of California, this publication acts as a vital community resource by providing localized reporting on regional government, school board activities, and civic events. It distinguishes itself through a commitment to hyper-local journalism that keeps residents informed about the specific concerns and developments shaping the Valley Springs area.

Valley Voice

Visalia, California

Serving the San Joaquin Valley, this independent monthly publication is widely recognized for its rigorous investigative journalism and commitment to holding local government officials accountable. It maintains a distinct editorial voice that provides in-depth coverage of regional political issues often overlooked by larger corporate media outlets.

Ventura County Reporter

Ventura, California

Serving as the primary alternative newsweekly for Ventura County, this publication provides an edgy and independent perspective on local politics, arts, and culture. It is widely recognized for its investigative journalism and comprehensive event listings that cater to a culturally engaged and community-focused audience across the region.

Ventura County Star

Ventura County, California

Serving as the primary source of news for Ventura County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. It has a long-standing history of journalistic service and remains a central hub for information for residents across the county.

Victorville Daily Press

Victorville, California

Serving as the primary source of local news for California’s High Desert region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of government, education, and community events in Victorville and surrounding areas. It is a long-standing fixture of San Bernardino County journalism, focusing on connecting residents through investigative reporting and local feature stories.

Vida Latina

San Diego, California

Hoy San Diego is a Spanish-language news publication based in San Diego, California. Operated by The San Diego Union-Tribune, it covers local news, health, education, and entertainment for the Hispanic community across Southern California and Baja California, providing essential information and resources for the region’s residents.

Viet Bao Kinh Te

Santa Ana, California

Việt Báo is a leading Vietnamese-language daily newspaper headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Serving the Vietnamese American community since 1992, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, international affairs, economics, and culture, maintaining a significant influence within the diaspora through its print and digital editions.

Visalia Times Delta

Visalia, California

Serving the Central Valley of California, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage for residents of Visalia and surrounding Tulare County. Established in the mid-19th century, it remains a primary source for regional journalism and historical documentation of the area’s agricultural and civic development.

Vision Hispana

Hayward, California

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area’s Spanish-speaking community for over two decades, this publication provides essential coverage of local news, immigration policy, and civic affairs to bridge information gaps for Hispanic residents. It remains a key source for bilingual journalism, focusing on issues that impact the daily lives and cultural integration of families across the East Bay.

Watan News

Los Angeles, California

Watan News is an Arabic-language news publication based in the United States that serves the Arab-American diaspora. It provides coverage of American political developments, immigration policy, and civil rights issues, while also reporting on significant events within various local communities across the country.

Weekly Calistogan

Calistoga, California

The Weekly Calistogan is a local news publication serving Calistoga and the upper Napa Valley in California. It provides coverage of community events, local government, agriculture, and the regional wine industry. The paper is currently published as a weekly edition under the umbrella of the Napa Valley Register.

West Side Connect

Newman, California

Serving the rural communities of the San Joaquin Valley, this publication provides hyper-local news coverage, agricultural reporting, and community updates for residents in western Stanislaus and Merced counties. With a legacy spanning over a century, it remains a vital source of information for the region by focusing on the unique civic and economic interests of its agricultural-based readership.

Whittier Daily News

Whittier, California

Serving the communities of the Gateway Cities region in southeast Los Angeles County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and regional news. With a history dating back to 1908, it remains a primary source of information for residents seeking insights into the civic life and daily developments of Whittier and its surrounding areas.

Williams Pioneer Review

Williams, California

Serving the rural community of Williams, Arizona, this publication preserves local history while providing essential coverage of regional news, government proceedings, and community events. It acts as a vital information hub for residents and visitors, maintaining a long-standing tradition of reporting on the unique cultural and political developments of the Coconino County area.

Willits News

Willits, California

Serving as a primary source of information for the inland Mendocino County community, this publication chronicles local government, regional events, and issues impacting the Willits area. With roots dating back to the early 20th century, it remains a vital fixture for residents seeking reporting on the town's unique agricultural, political, and cultural landscape.

Willow Glen Resident

Willow Glen, California

Serving the residents of San Jose’s historic Willow Glen neighborhood, this publication provides localized coverage of community events, regional politics, and neighborhood developments. As a subsidiary of the Bay Area News Group, it functions as a targeted community supplement that bridges hyperlocal happenings with the broader reporting scope of the *Mercury News*.

Willows Journal

Willows, California

Serving the community of Glenn County, California, since 1876, this historic publication provides essential local news, regional reporting, and public announcements to the residents of Willows and the surrounding Sacramento Valley. It remains a primary source for civic discourse and community information, maintaining a long-standing commitment to documenting the issues and events that shape life in this agricultural region.

Winters Express

Winters, California

Serving the local community of Winters, California, this long-standing publication acts as a primary source for regional news, civic updates, and community events. It is notable for its dedicated focus on chronicling the daily life and evolving history of the small agricultural town and its surrounding Yolo County neighbors.

Woodland Daily Democrat

Woodland, California

Serving as the primary source of news for Yolo County since 1877, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional sports. It maintains a long-standing tradition of informing Woodland residents through its focus on hyper-local reporting and civic engagement.

Yucaipa News Mirror

Yucaipa, California

Serving the community of Yucaipa and the surrounding San Bernardino County foothills, this publication has provided local news coverage since its establishment in 1909. It remains a primary source for regional reporting, focusing on city government, local events, and the specific interests of its suburban audience.