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Since 1927, California Publisher, the official publication of CNPA, has covered the news and trends, the buying and selling, the technological developments and the historical events in California's diverse newspaper industry. Decision-makers in the California newspaper industry look to California Publisher for the latest information to help them run an efficient, profitable and worthy business. Suppliers to the trade rely upon California Publisher as their connection to all newspaper departments.
Current issue:
Winter 2011
On Technology: Size matters when it comes to PDFs
Jan 24, 2012
When digital-publishing expert Kevin Slimp is engaged for a workflow session at a newspaper, what usually happens is he ends up solving other production problems while he's there.
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Common Sense Journalism: In defense of a proposal
Dec 27, 2011
"You're not just about the news anymore," columnist Doug Fisher writes, "you're about community." So don't be so quick to always favor the serious over the fun.
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On Design: Now ... why would you wanna do that?
Dec 20, 2011
Several inadvisable design moves seem to get columnist Ed Henninger's goat over and over. He's got another run-through in case you missed out.
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API to become part of NAA
Dec 13, 2011
The American Press Institute is expected to become part of the Newspaper
Association of America, according to a report on the blog of media journalist Jim Romenesko.
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Russ Stanton steps down as Times editor
Dec 13, 2011
Russ Stanton will step down as the editor and executive vice president
of the Los Angeles Times on Dec. 23, and Managing Editor Davan Maharaj
will assume the top newsroom job.
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CNPA's core institution is ad hoc committee's focus
Dec 13, 2011
On
a recommendation last year by CNPA's Strategic Planning Committee, an ad hoc
committee established by CNPA President Ralph Alldredge has been working since
October to rewrite, update and modernize the Bylaws and other documents that
set the foundation for CNPA and its two subsidiaries, CNPA Services, Inc. and
the CNPA Foundation.
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Joe Wirt column: Oh, the characters you’ll meet...
Dec 07, 2011
The editor's been getting in the way of famous newspaper people ever since a visit to a certain Bay Area newspaper...
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On Technology: Want speedier workflow? Give Adobe Exchange a shot
Dec 07, 2011
All the free scripts, plug-ins and other helpers in Adobe Exchange got columnist Kevin Slimp so excited, he created his own list. You can get it for your own workstation.
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Scott Little column: We’re all still here, right?
Dec 07, 2011
"So what’s the deal?" columnist Scott Little asks. "Is print dead, alive or on life support? No one seems to know exactly."
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Ad Services: We’re placing ads and naming names
Dec 07, 2011
Numbers, names and networks are among the bullet points covered by CNPA adman Wolf Rosenberg.
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Publisher profile: Steve Staloch, Gilroy Dispatch
Dec 07, 2011
"Delivering quality, relevant content that people want to read is taking a
back seat to bottom line performance," Gilroy Publisher Steve Staloch says. "We have to strike a balance or we
face extinction."
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Helpline: Council videos have a short life
Dec 07, 2011
Audio or video recordings of public meetings should be available for review, columnist Jim Ewert explains, but they may be erased or destroyed 30 days after the taping or recording.
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Executive Report: For retaining details, print rules, study finds
Dec 07, 2011
Our brains may be retaining less news through the online experience than
if exposed to the same information by way of printed and published
newspapers, a study has found.
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From the President: Very soon, there may be an app for all of us
Dec 07, 2011
CNPA leadership is working on a way to permit all of our member newspapers to sell subscriptions for their
publications through online stores in a format that is compatible with
any electronic device. President Ralph Alldredge explains.
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How's your liability protection?
Dec 07, 2011
Check it; one policy doesn't always fit all.
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Online Legalities: Even a nice 'app' has legal issues
Dec 07, 2011
If you're planning or rolling out an application that allows users to access your content using smartphones, iPads and other devices, be aware of some legal provisions.
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Journalism is where you 'find your place'
Dec 07, 2011
"Of the many reasons high school students give for signing up for an
elective relevant to their future — learn to write and research, use the
latest in technology and 'get involved', Konnie Krislock writes, "the one that resonates is
this: 'I’ve found a home!'"
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Henninger on Design: Don’t let phasing faze ya
Nov 22, 2011
"At least 99 percent of the redesigns I’ve done have been
full-bore-knock-down-drag-out-pedal-to-the-metal-do-it-now projects," columnist Ed Henninger writes. "We
may work on the redesign for months, but when the time comes, we launch
it with a Big Bang." Want to roll it out slower? He has tips on that, too.
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Newspaper headaches cured with call to CNPA's Helpline
Sep 20, 2010
Among the many services CNPA offers its members, the legal helpline
often provides the most direct benefit to members and their staffs. Helpline calls are included with membership in CNPA. To help members make the most of this benefit, here is a quick review of the Helpline basics:
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