Columnists What’s new in downtown San Mateo? By Sue LempertUpdated Jun 26, 2025 Cities are dynamic. If they don’t change or grow they often die or become insignificant. This is not happening on the Peninsula. Take a look a…
Guest Perspectives The golden age of journalism By Jim Clifford Jul 15, 2024 One of journalism’s best kept secrets is that much, maybe even most, of news starts with local reporters and works its way up the news chain, …
Opinion Strange days for local news Updated Apr 1, 2025 As the editor in chief of a locally owned and independent newspaper, one may think I am pleased with the recent news the Bay Area News Group i…
Business LA Times to emphasize breaking news online first Updated Apr 1, 2025 LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times Media Group said Wednesday it is reorganizing the newspaper’s newsroom into an around-the-clock operation …
Business OC Register offers buyouts to most of its staff Updated Apr 1, 2025 SANTA ANA — The Orange County Register has offered voluntary severance packages to most of its staff in a cost-cutting move prompted by fallin…
Business Hearst agrees to pay $299 million for stake in MediaNews alliance Updated Apr 1, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO — Hearst Corp. has agreed to pay $299 million to MediaNews General Inc. in the next phase of a complex deal aimed at creating pa…
Business MediaNews CEO takes control of Alameda Newspaper Group Updated Apr 1, 2025 WALNUT CREEK— William Dean Singleton, CEO of MediaNews Group Inc., took a bigger role in his company’s San Francisco Bay Area operations as it…
