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California Publishers: Don’t Miss the 2026 California Civic Media Program

ACoM -
The launch of the $18.75 million California Civic Media Program (CMP) marks a historic investment in California's local journalism.
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A Message to Sacramento’s Legislative Leaders: Turning a Deaf Ear Is a Threat to Public Safety

Julian Do -
An open letter to elected officials to support investments in ethnic and community media critical to California's communications infrastructure.
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Why California’s Media Coalition Must Stand United for the Civic Media Program

Julian Do -
What makes a news outlet worthy of investment? This question sits at the heart of a growing debate around California's $20 million Civic Media Program.
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Investing in Journalism: Why Civic Infrastructure is Key to California’s Future

ACoM -
The collapse of local news in America poses a significant threat to our democracy, underscored by flashing headlines.
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Open Letter to Los Angeles City Leaders — Save Our Parks

ACoM -
More than 100,000 people provided input to LA's Parks Needs Assessment, which illustrated a system in crisis. City leaders must respond.
News Exchange

Survey Highlights Endurance of Ethnic Media Sector

ACoM -
The enduring resilience of California's ethnic media sector offers a powerful counter narrative to those who argue that local journalism is on its deathbed.
Science & Technology

CA Bill That Would Force Big Tech to Pay for Journalism Shelved, For Now

ACoM -
AB 886 requires online platforms to pay news organizations a “journalism usage fee.” The bill would be a game changer for the state's media sector.
Spotlight Community Media

SB 911 Would Drive a Stake in the Heart of California’s Ethnic Media

ACoM -
SB 911 would dedicate $25 million in state funds to local and ethnic journalism. It would also stab the independent ethnic media sector in the heart. 

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