News From California

Working in newsrooms across the state, approximately 75 California Local News Fellows are producing vital, community-centered reporting that reflects the voices and needs of Californians. Click on each block below to read the full article.

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2025 Impact Report

 

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Fellow Mariana Duran. Photo by Pablo Unzueta.

The Fellowship is tackling the need for accurate, community-focused journalism in underserved areas by empowering reporters to uncover stories that matter. A new, interactive report highlights our impact and effectiveness, offering valuable insights and case studies. Explore the findings and see how this initiative is fostering accountability, transparency and strengthening local news ecosystems.

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Spotlight

The Mendocino Voice

The Mendocino Voice provides coverage of the county’s key stories, including breaking coverage of events as they happen, in-depth coverage of county issues, and stories highlighting the life and culture of the Mendocino area.

 

Sydney Fishman's Stories

Sydney is a local news reporter for The Mendocino Voice.  Below are a few of her most recent stories.

Headlines: 'No Kings’ protest in downtown Ukiah draws over 1,000 to oppose Trump administration 

Headlines: How to combat misinformation and fact-check ICE sightings in Mendocino County