Find top journalists in California
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David August
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Writer, Freelance
inactive here, go to davidaugust.com Actor. Writer. May have been in that thing you saw that 1 time. @davidaugust@mastodon.online
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joseph sacco
Verified
Contributor, Game Rant
writer of words, eater of food
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jos***@***.com
https://www.aeh
Jesus Zarate
Verified
Journalist, 49ers.com
🎙Narrador e Insider de los @49ers. 👨🏻🎓SFSU 11’ Chabot College 08’ Hayward High 05.’ 📻KIQI 1010am/KATD 990am. Opiniones son personales. Michoacán🇲🇽
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Natalie Wu
Verified
Digital Rotational Associate, CNBC
Currently @CNBC. @MedillSchool alum. Find me in @Forbes @SFBusinessTimes @crainschicago @teenvogue @latc (she/her)
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ReBecca Theodore-Vachon
Verified
Freelance Writer, Freelance
Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline - Penguin/Random House coming September 2023 Film and TV criticism filmfatalenyc@gmail.com
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John Shea
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Baseball Writer, The San Francisco Standard
Joined @sfstandard — jshea@sfstandard.com. Biographer of Willie Mays ("24,” a New York Times bestseller) and Rickey Henderson ("Off Base"). Formerly SFChronicle
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Skye Pillsbury
Verified
Writer and Reporter, Freelance
Over 5,000 people read my investigative newsletter The Squeeze (link below). Find me on Bluesky or skyepillsatwork@gmail.com.
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Philip Michaels
Verified
Managing Editor, Tom's Guide
CEO of PR company and part-time correspondent
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Erika Mailman
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
Travel writer, historical novelist @PenguinRandom, Y.A. novelist @KensingtonBooks as @LynnCarthage. Yaddo fellow. Seeking literary representation She/her
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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.