Find top journalists in California
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Gil Duran
Verified
Contributor, Freelance
California journalist. Ida Tarbell stan. FrameLab (w/@GeorgeLakoff). Find me on BlueSky instead! bsky.app/profile/gilduran.com
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Sebastian Tong
Verified
Breaking News Editor, Bloomberg News
News junkie/news writer. Breaking News at Bloomberg. No pun too lame. Retweets not endorsements.
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Stephanie O'Neill
Verified
Health Care Reporter and Editor, Freelance
Journalist/Regular Contributor @NPR @NPRHealth @NPRScience @NPRLifekit. ReporterSteph.com @reportersteph.bsky.social Alum @UCDavis and @LoyolaLawSchool.
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Brian Cedeno
Verified
Writer, Managing Editor, Freelance
new dad 👨🏻 always SaaSy for fintech & hrtech 🧀 founded @cedenovisuals, got bored. what’s next?
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Jerry Smith
Verified
Contributing Writer, Dread Central
Film Composer: PuppetMaster DOKTOR DEATH, SororityBabes in the Slimeball Bowl-A-Rama2, CUSTOMER, etc• RAINYDAYSFORGHOSTS. Proud parent.
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Alex Woodie
Verified
Managing Editor, BigDATA Wire
Managing Editor of BigDATAwire, Senior Editor at IT Jungle
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Shawn Anderson
Verified
Freelance Writer, Freelance
Ordinary guy doing best to LIVE extraordinary life. Speaker. Author 7 books. Created "Extra Mile Day" (517 cities 11/1/24). Walked across 9 countries since 2014
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Amira Barger
Verified
Freelance Writer, Freelance
Bylines: @msnbc @fastcompany +more | Award-winning Comms/DEI Strategist | Mom | Black ✊🏽| Writer ✍🏽| Professor 👩🏽🏫 | | views are mine alone
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in California?
Use filters by beat, industry, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search and discover journalists based in California who cover topics relevant to your story.Do you provide email contacts for California journalists?
Yes. Verified contact information (emails, LinkedIn, X) is available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact fields are redacted.Can I filter California journalists by beat or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat or specific publications to find California journalists with expertise and reach in your area.What profile details are shown for California journalists?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into what they cover and where.Can I export a list of California journalists for outreach?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of California-based journalists to CSV or XLSX files and use them in PR or media campaigns.How frequently are California journalist profiles updated?
Profiles are refreshed regularly to keep location, beats, roles, and contact information accurate and up to date.Why use a location filter along with beat or type?
Filtering by location helps ensure your pitches reach journalists in the region or market you care about — improving relevance and response rates.Can I subscribe just to export data for California journalists?
Yes. You can use a short-term subscription to access and export a location-specific journalist list and then cancel if needed.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You’re free to change or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. You retain access through your current billing period.