Find top journalists in California
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Nancy Luna
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Executive Editor, Orange County Business Journal
Executive Editor @OCBizJournal. Formerly at @businessinsider @nrnonline & @ocregister Proudly raising funds for my @CornellSHA alum daughter
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Emma Murphy
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County Government and Politics Reporter, The Press Democrat
Curious & coffee-fueled @NorthBayNews reporter covering Sonoma County government and politics. Also find me on Threads and Bluesky
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Michael C. Wright
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NBA Writer, ESPN
NBA writer @ESPN. Husband/father, proud Texan. KAΨ. Covered Spurs, Bears, WFT & Jags. NBA.com alum. Inquiries: tglass@csetalentrep.com
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Beau Yarbrough
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San Bernardino County Reporter, The Sun (San Bernardino, CA)
@SoCalNewsGroup watchdog🌴 Prior reporting in Virginia, Egypt & Bosnia 🌴 byarbrough@scng.com 🌴 909-483-9376 🌴 Ut Prosim
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Brooke Crothers
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Contributing Reporter, Fox News
Forbes Tech contributor (current), Fox News (current). Previous: CNET/CBS (editor/reporter), New York Times contributing tech reporter.
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Krissy Waite
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Reporter, Marin Independent Journal
reporter @marinij | gym rat & coffee lover | @ucbsoj '23, @IthacaCollege ‘21, @HebronAcademy ‘17 | ME➡️CA | she/her
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Brittany Gonzalez
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Journalist, Esports.gg
producer for @wakingonigames• caribbean american pansexual theymer cosplaying as she-hulk • Business: briggsycakes(at)gmail(dot)com
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Rachel Wolfson
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Reporter, Cointelegraph
Reporter @cointelegraph @cryptonews | Host | Author | Speaker | Founder of Web3 Deep Dive podcast✍️contact@web3deepdive.com➡️ youtube.com/@Web3DeepDive/…
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Robert Hanashiro
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West Coast Staff Photographer, USA Today
USA TODAY's West Coast Staff Photographer & founder of Sports Shooter and the Sports Shooter Academy workshops. Loves photography, his family, sports and food.
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Fallon Smith
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Podcast Host and Producer, Blue Wire Podcasts
Latina 🇲🇽 UCLA Alum - 3x Emmy® Award Winning Sports Anchor/Reporter 📺🎥🎤🎙turned Communications & Marketing Strategist - NII’s Mommy - Coach’s Wife💍🏀
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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.