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10/21/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that journalist Lara Korte will deliver the keynote address at the 149th Annual California Journalism Symposium on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, at the Andaz San Diego Hotel!

Lara Korte has been working as a journalist for more than a decade, covering politics and policy in Kansas, Texas, California and overseas. She spent four years in Sacramento, covering the governor and California Legislature for The Sacramento Bee and POLITICO, and two years abroad as a Middle East correspondent for Stars and Stripes.

We’re honored to welcome her as our keynote speaker for this year’s symposium, where we’ll explore how emerging journalists are covering their communities, connecting with audiences and shaping the future of journalism in California.

🐣 Early-bird registration is available through Oct. 31! Tickets include the day’s programming, lunch buffet and Friday evening reception.

🔗 Secure your spot at the link in our bio!

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10/05/2026

📸 Get those last-minute applications in! The deadline to apply for CPF’s 2026–27 Equipment Grants is tonight, Oct. 5, at 11:59 p.m.

Grants are limited to hardware and software, such as computers, cameras, audio equipment and design software.

🔗 Any California middle school, high school, community college, or university journalism program is encouraged to apply: https://www.cal-press.org/26-27-equipment-grant-app

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09/30/2026

⭐️ Las Palmas Middle School’s student broadcast journalism newsroom, LP Views, received Equipment Grant funding from Cal Press in 2025. They used the grant to purchase three DSLR cameras, memory cards and a Professional Softbox Lighting Kit.

🎥 Students produced this behind-the-scenes look at their process.

Since 2000, Cal Press has proudly awarded Equipment Grants to over 150 campus news programs across the Golden State.

𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩! 👀

🔗 Cal Press is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Equipment Grants program through October 5. Any California middle school, high school, community college or university journalism program is encouraged to apply at the link in our bio!

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09/02/2026

🚀 Is your student newsroom ready for an upgrade?

Applications are officially open for our 2026-27 Equipment Grants program!

💫 Any California middle school, high school, community college or university journalism program may apply for up to $1,500 to purchase hardware and software, such as computers, cameras, audio equipment and design software.

There is no minimum grant amount. When reviewing applications, CPF may consider program need, student impact, program development and distribution of grant funding across schools statewide.

Applications must be submitted by the adviser overseeing the student news program.

🔗 Apply by October 5: https://www.cal-press.org/26-27-equipment-grant-app

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08/19/2026

⭐️ The next generation isn’t waiting for the future of journalism.
They’re shaping it.

Join student journalists, educators, media professionals and believers in journalism from across the state on Friday, Dec. 4, for the California Press Foundation’s 149th Annual Symposium at the Andaz San Diego Hotel.

Together, we’ll explore how emerging journalists are telling the stories of their communities and finding innovative ways to reach audiences.

🐣Early-bird tickets are now on sale! Secure your spot and book discounted accommodations: https://www.cal-press.org/2026-symposium

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08/06/2026

⭐️ Meet Julia Torres, a recent journalism graduate of California State University, Northridge, and one of the students the California Press Foundation is supporting this year through its Internship Grant Program.

Julia is making the transition from classroom to professional newsroom through an internship Melodic Magazine, a digital and print publication covering artists, albums and the latest news surrounding music.

At Melodic, Julia reports on music news and researches and reviews new releases across a variety of genres.

During her time at CSUN, Julia served as the news editor of The Daily Sundial, the university’s award-winning student-run multimedia publication. In that role, she oversaw campus coverage ranging from policy changes to breaking news.

She is committed to producing accurate, impactful journalism for the communities she serves.

🔗 Explore some of Julia's reporting:
https://www.cal-press.org/blog/julia-torres-2026

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Interested in helping more students like Julia launch their journalism careers? Learn more about the CPF’s Internship Grant Program or make a gift to support the next generation of journalists.

06/09/2026

⭐️ Meet Zamourad Iqbal, one of the students the California Press Foundation is supporting through its Internship Grant Program this year.

This spring, she is interning with The Southlander, a worker-led nonprofit investigative news cooperative serving Greater Los Angeles. In her role as a social media intern, she produces news content optimized for social media and supports investigative reporting focused on local government, education, public safety and community issues.

A student at Pierce College, Zamourad serves as an editor for The Roundup, the college's student-run newspaper. She is also a member of EdSource's Student Corps, a freelance reporter for the Southern California News Group and a contributor to the Colorado Boulevard Newspaper.

She is committed to uncovering important issues through investigative and visual journalism and is working toward a graduate degree in data journalism and political science.

🔗 Check out Zamourad’s reporting: https://www.cal-press.org/blog/zamourad-iqbal-2026

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Cal Press’ Internship Grant Program is made possible by donors and partners who believe in the future of local news. Together, we strengthen the pipeline from education to industry by investing in emerging journalists as they build professional newsroom experience.

05/22/2026

We’re proud to welcome Julie Patel Liss to our Board of Directors! 🎉

Julie is an associate professor of Journalism at California State University (CSU), Los Angeles, where she teaches courses in the major and advises independent student media, including the University Times newspaper and Golden Eagle Radio.

A national Emmy Award-winning reporter, Julie’s work has centered around helping students produce in-depth, community-centered stories while building stronger connections between classrooms and professional newsrooms.

“Cal Press’ statewide work supporting newsrooms and journalism education aligns perfectly with my own passion for ensuring a healthy news ecosystem and a strong pipeline of qualified, well-trained journalists,” said Liss. “I’m honored to join the board of this 140-year California institution.”

Welcome, Julie! We’re thrilled to have you on board as we work to build a stronger and more inclusive future for California journalism.

🔗 Read the full release: www.cal-press.org/blog/julie-patel-liss-2026

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Photo courtesy: Andrew Innerarity, Sun Sentinel

05/19/2026

⭐️ Meet Michael Molcsan, one of the students the California Press Foundation is supporting through its Internship Grant Program this year.

Michael is reporting for Embarcadero Media Foundation this spring. As a visual journalism intern, he photographs, writes and creates multimedia content for publications across the MidPeninsula and the East Bay’s Tri-Valley.

A photography student at Foothill College, he serves as lead student photographer for the college’s marketing department and as a tutor for the studio photography program.

A former first responder, Michael is committed to serving the community through ethical high-impact storytelling.

🔗 Check out Michael’s recent reporting: https://www.cal-press.org/blog/michael-molcsan-2026

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Cal Press’ Internship Grant Program is made possible by donors and partners who believe in the future of local news. Together, we strengthen the pipeline from education to industry by investing in emerging journalists as they build professional newsroom experience.

05/07/2026

⭐️ Meet Nikki Yunker, one of the students the California Press Foundation is supporting through its Internship Grant Program this year.

A journalism student at El Camino College, Nikki is interning with this spring, where she covers local businesses, community events and issues across the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Nikki is the spring 2026 editor in chief of Warrior Life, El Camino College’s student-run magazine, and previously served as editor in chief of the college’s student-run newspaper, The Union. Her work has earned awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Collegiate Press and the Journalism Association of Community Colleges.

Cal Press is strengthening the pipeline from education to industry by investing in emerging journalists as they build professional newsroom experience.

🔗 Check out some of Nikki’s bylines: https://www.cal-press.org/blog/nikki-yunker-2026

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Cal Press’ Internship Grant Program is made possible by donors and partners committed to strengthening the future of local news.

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