Find top journalists in California
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Mike David
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Host/Producer, Redbar
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Rick Klauer
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Assistant Sports Editor and Packer Plus Editor, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Cianna Garrison
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Writer, Freelance
Writer. INFJ. She/her. Words in @elitedaily @TruityLabs @reviewgeeksite @howtogeek @readersdigest | poetry&fiction in @welterjournal @feral_of @The_Temz_Review
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Geralyn Broder Murray
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Writer, Freelance
So far: three books, two children and occasionally, a decent guacamole. Words: @huffpost @sourcebooks @newsweek @USAToday @byShondaland @grownandflown @medium.
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Kevin Nguyen
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Business Reporter, The San Francisco Standard
Writer at The San Francisco Standard 🟡📝 /// Business | Policy | Sports 🦋
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Corinna Wu
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Science Journalist and Editor, Freelance
Science journalist & editor | currently @undarkmag | formerly @cenmag | @KSJatMIT fellow '06 & @UCSC_SciCom alum '95 | She/her | Views expressed are my own
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Chanin Victor
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Travel Writer, Lifestyle Writer, Content Creator, Digital Media and Editor, Freelance
Freelance Travel/Lifestyle/Food/Wine Writer/Editor + @smobserved • Content Creator • Email/Pitch 👉mediachanin@gmail(dot)com
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Mitch Stephens
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Senior Editor, High School on SI
Senior editor for @HighSchoolOnSI, content provider for San Francisco Chronicle and champion of HS coaches, critters, kindness and kids. Previously at MaxPreps
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Jess Nelson
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Freelance Contributor, Freelance
Bay Area journalist & historian | Formerly @MiamiNewTimes @MediaPost | @UCBerkeley & @columbiajourn | She/her
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Brian Chee
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Senior Contributing Editor, InfoWorld
co-host and producer of This Week in Enterprise Technology on the TWiT.tv Network.
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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.