#IRE24 speaker & Marion County Record publisher Eric Meyer championed journalism's power to "change the world around us." Marion Police raided the small, weekly newspaper’s office and Meyer's home in Kansas for critical reporting on city officials. #LocalNewsMatters #NewsMatters

Congrats kiana kalahele, recipient of the 2024 Vi Smith Scholarship! Kalahele graduated from Chapman University with bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration & English. She served as managing editor The Panther, reported Voice of OC and interned Hawaii News Now. #LocalNewsMatters

CJPA advanced 9-2 out of committee yesterday with an ever-bigger community coalition in support. Here was my testimony for the journalist unions. I was stoked to also see support from our esteemed peers at Asian American Journalists LA, Latino Journalists of California CCNMA, NPPA, OC Press Club, RTDNA, SPJLA and more!

The Board of Directors is concerned by reports about the sale of Laguna Beach Independent to an Arizona-based publisher who ordered layoffs at the ex-Picket Fence Media weeklies in 2023. #OrangeCountyCa needs more journalists, not fewer. #LocalNewsMatters

Southern California needs more journalists, not fewer. #LocalNewsMatters LAist

Scholarship recipient Elise Pak's dispatch CSPA Workshop. "I've learned so much from the instructors and made so many friendships that I will always remember & cherish. I have 2 days left here and I wish it could last longer... This workshop was truly a life-changing experience."

“It’s hard to know exactly what’s lost because you don’t know what you don’t know,” said Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, a lecturer on journalism and advisor to @daily49er at Cal State Long Beach. “What we know for sure is that there are not as many people shining a light on this city.”

"Today, only two #SantaAna-based Spanish-language publications remain, both monthly magazines focused on entertainment and lifestyle coverage," Col. Gustavo Arellano writes Los Angeles Times. #LocalNewsMatters regardless of the language it's printed in. latimes.com/california/sto…

"Supporters — including CA News Publishers Association & Media Guild of the West 🧭 — believe #AB886, will give the [news] industry a greatly needed boost by requiring online platforms like Google to pay news outlets when linking to their content," Ashley Ahn writes Los Angeles Times. latimes.com/california/sto…

Masterfully written editorial supporting #SB1327 by Ojai Valley News & Ventura County Sun publisher Laura Rearwin Ward. #localnewsmatters #rebuildlocalnews ojaivalleynews.com/opinion/opinio…

🗳️🦸‍♀️📰 We need a few excellent journalists to grow our board. Please email your candidate statement to ocpressclub[at]gmail[dot]com! #LocalNewsMatters

We disagree with the idea that Californians shouldn't demand that Silicon Valley pay its fair share to support local news. Let's finish the job and pass #AB886. #LocalNewsMatter Buffy Wicks Gavin Newsom Media Guild of the West 🧭 politico.com/news/2024/08/1…

"The... agreement includes a novel – and controversial — element with funding earmarked for artificial intelligence, a technology that many journalists fear could replace their jobs, and it immediately drew sharp criticism from journalists." Via POLITICO politico.com/news/2024/08/2…

We’re proud to join First Amendment Coalition, CA News Publishers Association, LA Press Club, ACLU SoCal and other advocates to defend press access at law enforcement sweeps of homeless encampments. #LocalNewsMatters firstamendmentcoalition.org/2024/09/coalit…

We stand with SCNGguild in demanding Alden Global & MediaNews Group pay employees a livable wage to cover one of the nation's most expensive regions. Journalists shouldn't have to choose between affording rent, healthcare & groceries. #LocalNewsMatters scngguild.org/news/southern-…

Meet our new board members: DESTINY, Hanna Kang, حسام العطار & Carrie Freitas. #LocalNewsMatters orangecountypressclub.com/2024/10/oc-pre…

Save the Date to join OC Press Club for our 2025 Excellence in Journalism Gala! - June 18, 2025 - 6pm - 10pm -Anaheim Hills Golf Club - 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim Stay tuned for more details on tickets and how to enter the OC Press Club Excellence in Journalism awards!

Calling all journalism lovers! Don’t miss the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Gala! 🎉 🗓️ Date: June 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Anaheim Hills Golf Club, 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim More details on tickets and how to submit for awards are coming soon! ✨

🚨Calling all O.C. journalists!🚨 The deadline to file submissions for the 2025 awards contest is TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m.!! Don't miss your chance to be recognized for your work‼️Rules and how to enter are at: orangecountypressclub.com/awards-scholar…

Calling all aspiring journalists! The OC Press Club is awarding scholarships to students passionate about pursuing a career in journalism. To apply, send a cover letter, your resume, and 3–5 samples of your work to [email protected] with “SCHOLARSHIP” in the subject line.