California is a high-profile state, between its economy and Gov. Gavin Newsome’s growing political visibility. To serve it, USA Today Network has launched TODAY
Californian, a daily newsletter that will focus on local developments.
This content is complemented by an expanded California section on USA Today Network’s
digitalplatform.
“California is home to nearly 40 million Americans and plays a crucial role in driving timely national conversations spanning everything from technology and
entertainment to climate policy and economic innovation,” says Greg Burton, regional editor West, USA TODAY Network. “TODAY Californian provides a fresh take on California news, sports and
culture -- told by journalists who live it, not just cover it, helping readers everywhere understand how the Golden State influences American life.”
The newsletter, which draws on eight
local daily publications, provides:
- Daily updates on politics, economy and major state news
- Comprehensive sports coverage.
- Weekly
deep dives into policy impacts, innovation trends and cultural movements.
- Analysis by USA Today Network’s California-based journalists.
- Coverage spanning the geography of the state.
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Recruiting is now underway to further build the California staff. The team now includes
- Monica Garske, newsletter editor
- Paris Barraza, Los Angeles reporter
- Noe
Padilla, Northern California reporter
- Gabe Zaldivar, Los Angeles-based sports reporting editor
- Marcus
D. Smith, Northern California sports reporter
- Andrés Soto, Southern
California sports reporter.
“Our expansion into a dedicated state-focused newsletter in California reflects our commitment to serving local communities while maintaining a
national lens,” said Michael Anastasi, Senior Vice President of Local News, USA Today Network.
Presumably, USA Today Network will be offering other local newsletters.