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Jordan Pagkalinawan
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Student, Emerson College
C4L, Emerson 26 | @BeaconSportDesk Deputy Editor 📝🏀⚾️🏐⚽️ | 2024 @AAJAsports CBS Sports intern | @LastWordHoops editor & Lakers writer | 🎙️ECS, @webnboston
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Katherine Ann Rowlands
Verified
Owner, Bay City News
I run BayCityNews.org + LocalNewsMatters.org + womendonews.org. Past Life: @JSKstanford @mercnews @EastBayTimes @SLOTribune @baycitynews
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Daniel Jeremiah
Verified
Analyst, NFL Network
NFL Network Move The Sticks Podcast Chargers Radio
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JoNel Aleccia
Verified
Food and Nutrition Reporter, Associated Press
Food & Nutrition reporter @AP. Past: @KHNews, Seattle Times, NBC, msnbc.com, more. Send tips/docs: www.ap.org/tips/
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Stephanie Van Hook
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Executive Director, Waging Nonviolence
Metta Center for Nonviolence, Executive Director; Nonviolence Radio, Host; Gandhi Searches for Truth, author
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Josh Campbell
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Security Analyst and Correspondent, CNN
National security and law enforcement @CNN, adj senior fellow @CNASdc, writer | Past: FBI, diplomacy, defense | Follow: joshscampbell.bsky.social
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Dean Fioresi
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Web Producer, CBS News
CU Boulder alum. I like sports. Go Red Sox. Go Bears. Sko Buffs.
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Christi Warren
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Reporter, Freelance
Bad tennis player with a news product habit. Now: @smartnews. Then: @northbaynews Pulitzer team. California evangelist. Put your money where your mouth is ⚡️
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Renee Byer
Verified
Senior Photojournalist, The Sacramento Bee
Pulitzer Prize winning Sacramento Bee Photojournalist and Visual Author of the internationally acclaimed book: Living on a Dollar a Day
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Daniel Mangin
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Contributor, Fodor's Travel
Travel writer with wine emphasis. Author @FodorsTravel Napa/Sonoma, coauthor @CAFineWineries. Contributor Fodors.com, @NapaValleyLifeM, etc.
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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.