Find top journalists in California
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Joe Bugajski
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Practice Vice President, Gartner
Serial entrepreneur, math guy and data geek
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Jill Wolfson
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Editor, Bay Area Parent
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PJ Bremier
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Editor, DesignSwirl and Writer, Marin Independent Journal
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Nygel Turner
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Host, Adult ISH
Cohost/producer of @YRadultish from @itsYRmedia and part of @Radiotopia fam. Past: @notyourdadspod all tweets are my own.
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Sarah Shmerling
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Editor-in-Chief, Palisadian-Post
"Most impressive; this is some of the most sophisticated work I've seen." - Philosophy Professor, 2008 // editor-in-chief @palisadianpost // sarah@palipost.com
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John Devine
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Sports Director, The Monterey County Herald
Sports columnist and 19 time award winner John Devine has in-depth analysis of the latest results and sports news in Monterey County
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Ronald Fong
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Publisher, California Grocer Magazine
@CalGrocers CEO, Dad, Husband, @csu Foundation Board, Governor Newsom's Task Force on Economic Recovery and Political Junkie.
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Marilyn Kalfus
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Editor, Crime and Public Safety Team, Orange County Register
Editor on the Crime+Public Safety team at @ocregister & 11-newspaper @SoCalNewsGroup. mkalfus@scng.com. What’s your story?
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Jason Weisberger
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Publisher, Boing Boing
A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. Publisher @boingboing (He/Him)
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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.