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Adam Rogers
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Senior Correspondent, Insider
Senior Correspondent - Business Insider. Ex Wired. Often at @jetjocko.bsky.social Wrote Full Spectrum: How the Science of Color Made Us Modern
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Hilary Pollack
Verified
Senior Commerce Editor, Eater
director of shopping + e-comm at @vice 🧸 lord of reviews and recs.
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Joseph F. Kovar
Verified
Senior Editor and Reporter, CRN (U.S.)
Friend of the channel and @CRN reporter. Loves writing in English, speaking in Mandarin Chinese, and swearing unintelligibly when losing a wargame.
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Phillip Nieto
Verified
Staff Writer, Mediaite
Reporter @Mediaite | phillip.nieto@mediaite.com
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Gab Chabran
Verified
Associate Editor, Food and Culture, LAist
Associate Editor of Food and Culture at @LAist Previously @nytimes @lataco @eaterla @remezcla @kcet @thrillist
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Alex Simon
Verified
Sports Editor, SFGate
He/him — Sports Editor, @SFGate — Previously at @mercnews/@eastbaytimes — Always repping @TheNextHoops, @Cronkite_ASU, @ElonNewsNetwork, @eloncomm
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Eli Walsh
Verified
Reporter, San Diego Business Journal
Reporter, @SDbusiness. @baseballpro contributor. Sad music connoisseur. Max Verstappen of Mario Kart.
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Avery Nunn
Verified
Journalist, Writer and Photographer, Freelance
Freelance Science Journalist • Writer & Photographer Contributor @natgeo @sciam @smithsonianmag @grist & more surfer, diver, paul mccartney fangirl
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Ingrid Lobet
Verified
Climate Accountability Editor, Associated Press
Climate accountability editor @AP. Formers: @TheEnergyGang @HoustonChron @inewsource @livingonearth
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Liliana Michelena
Verified
Producer, CalMatters
Sporty journo back from the Twitter grave | do ponto de vista do mar quem balança é a praia | Español e português, too ✍🏽@nytimes @guardian @AP @el_pais 🇵🇪🐻
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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.