California Publisher

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: Summer 2010

On Technology: Productivity benefits from upgrades

Jul 12, 2010

Columnist Kevin Slimp has heard about newspapers running far-outdated software on decrepit computers. It's your money, but check out his advice on upgrades.

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Henninger on design: Remake is a team effort

Jul 12, 2010

If you're thinking about a new look for your newspaper, columnist Ed Henninger says, make sure you have all the key players in the room.

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Common Sense Journalism: From the grammar grab bag -- plurals

Jun 28, 2010

Summertime, when the grammar gets clumsy. Columnist Doug Fisher has some advice on those plural misuses that sneak into copy.

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Wanted: Next best thing to being there

Jun 18, 2010

On-site, over the phone or via Twitter, we're trying to keep up with the information business in our vast state.

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How L.A. Times reduces costs, impacts

Jun 16, 2010

A conversation with Emerson Lego, manager of environmental affairs at the Los Angeles Times.

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Publisher's Bookshelf: 'JournalismNext,' 'Pulitzer's Gold'

Jun 15, 2010

Books reviewed: 'JournalismNext' (Briggs); 'Pulitzer's Gold' (Harris); and 'The Imperfectionists' (Rachman).

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Henninger on Design: You can quote me ...

Jun 14, 2010

Columnist Ed Henninger forgoes the design advice this time, instead offering a selection of potent quotables.

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Online Legalities: No resolution yet on court coverage

Jun 11, 2010

Courtroom webcasts and blogger guidelines are on columnist Tom Burke's mind this summer.

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On Technology: Slimp testifies to some hot tools

Jun 08, 2010

Newspapers are looking for ideas and tools to make their online presence more compelling and profitable, columnist Kevin Slimp says, without having to invest unreasonable amounts of time in the process. He has a few examples.

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Helpline column: Event costs can’t be hidden behind CPRA

Jun 07, 2010

When one of the parties to a contract or a settlement agreement is a government agency, the terms of the contract or settlement are a matter of public record pursuant to the California Public Records Act.

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Publisher Profile: George Cogswell, Ventura County Star

Jun 07, 2010

"Let's face it … we are in the middle of some of the greatest change and challenges our industry has ever experienced," says George Cogswell. "And that, all by itself, challenges our entire staff to experiment with new ways of doing things.
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Scott Little: Keeping up with change is a full-time job

Jun 04, 2010

Whatever it takes to keep up, columnist Scott Little will do it: Wayback machine, time capsule, industry conference, he's there, and says you should be, too.

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Lorenzen on Advertising: How to craft an opening that works

Jun 03, 2010

Closing the sale not going so well? It's probably at the opening that you're shooting yourself in the foot, columnist James Lorenzen says.

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Ten minutes with our new CNPA president

Jun 03, 2010

Ronald Redfern, publisher, president and chief executive officer of The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, presented great plans for 2010-11 in a 10-minute conversation in Monterey.

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Upcoming elections aligned with our growing ad network

Jun 03, 2010

A message from CNPA President Ron Redfern.

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Newspaper Hall of Fame nominees sought

Jun 01, 2010

The California Press Association seeks nominating papers for the California Newspaper Hall of Fame, which honors newspaper men and women whose outstanding devotion to their responsibilities resulted in substantial contributions to their areas and to the development of California.

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On Technology: InDesign CS5's a winner

May 04, 2010

The new tools and time-savers included in InDesign CS5 might require more computer horsepower. It could be worth upgrading your machines to take advantage, columnist Kevin Slimp says.

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