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Teri Sforza
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Watchdog Columnist, Orange County Register
Journalist @SoCalWatchdog, author (The Strangest Song), documentary filmmaker (American Pie), frustrated stand-up comic. tsforza@scng.com
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Aric Crabb
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Staff Photographer, The Mercury News
Multimedia Reporter @mercnews @CCTimes @insidebayarea.
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Tori Apodaca
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Reporter, CBS News
Reporter @cbssacramento | Story ideas? Let me know: tori.apodaca@cbs.com
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Dan McMenamin
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Managing Editor, Bay City News
Managing editor for @BayCityNews, the Bay Area's news wire. Mostly just retweeting BCN stories.
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Michelle Pitcher
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Reporter, The Texas Observer
michellepitcher.bsky.social @TexasObserver | I have a Pulitzer lol | @UCBSOJ
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Sara Kassabian
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Reporter, The Washington Observer
MS @IGHSatUCSF, journalist & dog mom. Health, education reporter @ Washington Observer. Former health reporter @SLOTribune 📝 Instagram: bysarakassabian
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Adriene Hill
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Executive Producer, Daily News, Crooked Media
Managing Editor, @NPR's California Newsroom. Host @thecrashcourse statistics and economics. Alum @kpcc @laist @marketplace and @wbez. Easily amused.
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Adam Richter
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Newsroom Analyst, MediaNews Group
Why would I pretend to be a playwright? Find me on Mastodon: @richterific@mastodon.social RTs ≠ endorsements.
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Julian Cummings
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Supervising Producer, CNN
Supervising Producer at CNN. Media and culture junkie. Professional New Yorker. I know a little about a lot.
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Kate Irby
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White House Editor, CNN
White House editor @CNN. Formerly on Congress with @politico @McClatchyDC. Proud alumna of @ohiou and master of mayhem, according to a bat on my desk.
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Pamela Comme
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Reporter, WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)
@WESH Bilingual Reporter | Storyteller | @UFJSchool alum🐊 | 🇨🇴 | 📧 pamela.comme@hearst.com
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GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists featured in The Mercury News?
Use filters like beat, industry, location, or journalist type to narrow your search to people who have contributed to The Mercury News. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.
Do you offer contact emails for journalists at The Mercury News?
Yes. Verified contact details (such as emails, LinkedIn, and X) are unlocked with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles, but contact fields are redacted.
Can I filter The Mercury News journalists by location or beat?
Absolutely. You can focus your search by country, city/state, or specific beats to target journalists from The Mercury News working in those areas.
What information is included in a journalist profile from The Mercury News?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — so you can see what they cover and where.
Can I export a list of The Mercury News journalists for outreach campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of journalists affiliated with The Mercury News into CSV or XLSX files for your campaigns.
How often are profiles for journalists from The Mercury News updated?
We refresh profiles regularly to ensure the outlet affiliations, roles, beats, and contact details remain accurate.
Why filter by outlet instead of only by beat or industry?
Outlets often signal audience, editorial style, and trust. Targeting The Mercury News journalists ensures your pitch reaches people who already publish where your ideal readers go.
Can I subscribe just to get a list of The Mercury News journalists for one project?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term, export your The Mercury News-specific media list, and cancel anytime afterward.
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