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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Brentwood, California
Serving the communities of East Contra Costa County, this independent news organization provides comprehensive local coverage, investigative reporting, and regional insights through its network of community-focused publications. It is recognized for maintaining a strong print and digital presence that functions as a primary source of civic engagement and public record for its local readership.
Tiburon Ark
Tiburon, California
The Ark is a weekly newspaper based in Tiburon, California, serving the communities of Tiburon, Belvedere, and Strawberry. Founded in 1973, the publication provides local news coverage, community events, and investigative reporting focused on the southern Marin County area and its residents.
Times Press Recorder
Arroyo Grande, California
The Santa Maria Times is a daily newspaper serving the Santa Maria Valley and California's Central Coast. It provides local news coverage for Santa Maria, Lompoc, and surrounding communities, focusing on regional politics, education, sports, and community events within Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Tracy Press
Tracy, California
The Tracy Press is a local news publication serving Tracy, Mountain House, and surrounding communities in California. It covers local government, community events, high school sports, and civic developments. Part of T-Town Media, the outlet provides a comprehensive look at the people and issues affecting the San Joaquin County region.
Trinity Journal
Weaverville, California
Serving as the primary source of news for Trinity County, this long-running publication has documented local life and regional developments since its founding in 1856. Its editorial focus emphasizes community-driven journalism, providing essential coverage of government, outdoor recreation, and local events for the residents of Weaverville and the surrounding rural landscape.
Tulare Advance Register
Tulare, California
The Tulare Advance Register is a newspaper serving Tulare, California, and surrounding communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Owned by Gannett, it operates alongside the Visalia Times-Delta, providing comprehensive coverage of local government, agriculture, community events, and high school sports for Tulare County residents.
Turlock Journal
Turlock, California
Serving the Stanislaus County community since 1904, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and regional reporting for the city of Turlock and its surrounding areas. It remains a primary source of information for residents by focusing on civic affairs, community events, and issues directly impacting the Central Valley.
UC Berkeley Newscenter
Berkeley, California
UC Berkeley Newscenter, now known as Berkeley News, serves as the official news and media relations site for the University of California, Berkeley. It features stories on research, campus life, and academic achievements, providing a comprehensive resource for students, faculty, alumni, and the broader global community.
UCFS News Center
San Francisco, California
Serving as the primary communication outlet for the University of California, San Francisco, this publication delivers authoritative updates on groundbreaking biomedical research, clinical advancements, and public health initiatives. It reaches a global audience of scientists, healthcare professionals, and students by highlighting the institution's pivotal role in shaping the future of medicine and health policy.
UCFS Synapse
San Francisco, California
Serving as the official student newspaper of the University of California, San Francisco, this publication provides a platform for the graduate and professional health sciences community to engage with critical campus issues and research developments. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to bridging the gap between clinical science, public health advocacy, and the diverse perspectives of future medical and research leaders.
UCLA Daily Bruin
Los Angeles, California
The Daily Bruin is the student-run newspaper serving the University of California, Los Angeles, and the surrounding community. Established in 1919, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, sports, arts, and student life, serving as a vital training ground for aspiring journalists and media professionals in Southern California.
UCSB Nexus
Santa Barbara, California
Serving as the official student-run newspaper of the University of California, Santa Barbara, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local politics, and arts to the Isla Vista community. Established in 1920, it is one of the oldest independent student media organizations in the region and plays a vital role in providing a platform for student voices and investigative journalism on campus affairs.
UCSC News Center
Santa Cruz, California
Serving as the primary communication hub for the University of California, Santa Cruz, this platform provides authoritative coverage of groundbreaking academic research, faculty achievements, and campus initiatives. It functions as a vital bridge between the university and the public, chronicling the institution's evolution into a world-class research university since its founding in 1965.
UCSD Guardian
San Diego, California
Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of the University of California, San Diego, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local politics, and student life. Since its founding in 1967, it has established itself as a vital voice for the university community, offering a platform for investigative journalism and student perspectives on regional issues.
Ukiah Daily Journal
Ukiah, California
Serving Mendocino County since 1860, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and editorial coverage for the residents of Ukiah and its surrounding inland valleys. It remains a key source for regional information, documenting the area's political, economic, and social landscape through its long-standing print and digital editions.
Union Democrat
Sonora, California
Serving California's Mother Lode region since 1854, this publication remains one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the state. It provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and editorial coverage specifically tailored to the residents of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.
USC Daily Trojan
Los Angeles, California
Established in 1912, this award-winning student newspaper serves as the primary source of news and campus discourse for the University of Southern California community in Los Angeles. It maintains a long-standing tradition of independent editorial coverage, chronicling university life, local issues, and collegiate sports for an audience of students, faculty, and alumni.
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.
Vietnam Daily News
San Jose, California
Vietnam Daily News, known locally as Việt Nam Nhật Báo, is a major Vietnamese-language daily newspaper based in San Jose, California. It serves the significant overseas Vietnamese population in the region with reports on local community issues, national politics, and news from Vietnam, remaining a primary media outlet.
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.
