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In Memoriam: Bob Bentley, 73

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Bentley, a former executive editor at The Bakersfield Californian, died of cancer April 26, 2012, in Greenwood, S.C., The Index-Journal reported. He was 73.

L.A. Youth paper in funds crunch

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Foundation funding has not kept up with the needs of L.A. Youth, the 70,000-circulation newspaper by teens for teens that operates on a $500,000-a-year budget, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Winners named in valley's Gruner contest

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Reporters from The Fresno Bee, Visalia Times-Delta and Vida en el Valle are winners in the 24th annual George F. Gruner Prizes for Meritorious Public Service in Journalism competition, The Bee reports.

Foundation grants train 7 high school advisers

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Seven California high school journalism advisers will obtain training in publishing and distribution with support from the CNPA Foundation.

New members approved

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

?The CNPA Board of Director approved 16 membership applications during its May 3 meeting in San Jose.

New officers, directors elected

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A newslated of CNPA officers and directors was elected May 3 in San Jose.

Stellar insights from San Jose Summit

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Executives from California newspaper companies sat and listened, socialized and picked up strategies May 3-5 in San Jose. The 2012 CNPA Press Summit events began with an economic forecast trending upward and ended with the naming of the best newspaper content in the state.

New focus on public notice ads

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following a recommendation from the CNPA Governmental Affairs Committee, the Board on May 3 approved a motion to direct CNPA staff to research the creation and operation of a website that would aggregate public notices from any legally adjudicated newspaper in California.

Membership approves bylaws revisions

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

?The Active Members of CNPA voted by electronic ballot and at the May 3 Annual Business Meeting to approve substantial revisions to the CNPA Bylaws and elect a slate of officers and directors.

Get your discounts on all Staples orders

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CNPA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Staples Advantage. As a CNPA member, your company will receive deeply discounted pricing on a wide range of standard office products, janitorial products, furniture and more.

Who is worthy of Cal Press awards?

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The California Press Association is seeking nominations for its annual awards: Philip N. McCombs Achievement Award, Justus F. Craemer Newspaper Executive of the Year Award, California Newspaper Hall of Fame, Mark Twain Award and Jack Bates Award. Please submit nominations by Friday, June 1.