COVERING CALIFORNIA: THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM IN THE GOLDEN STATE, MAY 30, 2024
Capitol Weekly presents COVERING CALIFORNIA: The Future of Journalism in the Golden State, Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Journalism as an industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Local news is being decimated, with an average of 2.5 newspapers closing each week in 2023. Since 2005 the US has lost nearly 2900 newspapers. Online news sites have emerged, but in limited numbers and greatly varying quality. California has seen a number of innovative approaches to the problem, including nonprofit news models and legislative proposals to support the industry. What does the future of journalism look like?
Attend in person, or via Zoom.
Three panels of experts will examine these issues and potential solutions. View the event program with photos and bios of all participants here.
Senator Steve Glazer will deliver the Keynote.
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9:30AM – Panel 1: A Crisis in Local News
Panelists: Danielle Bergstrom, Fresnoland; Larry Lee, The Sacramento Observer; Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee; Christa Scharfenberg, California Local News Fellowship Program UC Berkeley;
Moderated by Pamela Wu, University of California
10:45AM – Panel 2: The Business of Journalism – Redefining the Model
Panelists: Senator Nancy Skinner; Chris Argentieri, Los Angeles Times; Neil Chase, Calmatters; Steve Stuck, Urban Edge Consulting
Moderated by Edie Lambert, KCRA 3
Noon – Luncheon Keynote: Sen. Steve Glazer
Introduction by Rich Ehisen, Capitol Weekly
1:00PM – Panel 3: Covering the Capitol
Panelists: Lara Korte, Politico; Greg Lucas, California State Librarian; Cynthia Moreno, Press Secretary for Speaker Robert Rivas; John Myers, CalPERS; Ashley Zavala, KCRA3
Moderated by Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times
REGULAR REGISTRATION RATE FOR THE LIVE EVENT IS $99. Registration includes lunch and all conference materials. ATTENDANCE IS FREE for journalists and all state, federal or local government staff.
There is NO COST to attend va ZOOM.
NO-COST SCHOLARSHIPS/FEE WAIVERS FOR THE LIVE EVENT ARE AVAILABLE for students and for anyone for whom cost is an issue. Contact Tim Foster at Capitol Weekly, (916) 444 7665, for information on scholarships or a registration fee-waiver.
Attend in person at 1414 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95814, or via Zoom from anywhere. Registration is required.
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Thanks to our sponsors:
THE TRIBAL ALLIANCE OF SOVEREIGN INDIAN NATIONS, WESTERN STATES PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION, PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA; KP PUBLIC AFFAIRS, PERRY COMMUNICATIONS, CAPITOL ADVOCACY, LUCAS PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THE WEIDEMAN GROUP, and CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
