SPJ-NorCal Supports Proposition 42
The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is calling on California voters to support an important transparency measure on the June 3 primary ballot: Proposition 42.Proposition 42 will…
Statement on the Arrest of State Sen. Leland Yee
California State Sen. Leland Yee was arrested yesterday as part of a larger federal investigation into the activities of alleged Chinatown gangster Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow.In light of these developments, SPJ-NorCal's Freedom…
Mar. 10: Journo Happy Hour in San Francisco
Come dive into March at a happy hour (& idea brainstorming) for Bay Area journos! Hang out with your fellow journalists, toss back a pint or two, and make new…
March 4: Google Media Summit in San Francisco
Please join us March 4, 2014, for a day-long summit with news industry leaders from San Francisco and beyond. The event will feature speakers, panels, and hands-on workshops on collaborative reporting,…
Join Us: 29th Annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards Banquet (Mar 20)
The 29th annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards banquet takes place Thursday, March 20. Please join us, along with Northern California editors, journalists, First Amendment attorneys, and other dedicated advocates…
Looking for examples of great digital journalism
Google is organizing a day-long journalism conference in the Bay Area in March. They're looking for local journalists to participate in three areas:How local news organizations are harnessing the power…
2014 SPJ-NorCal James Madison Freedom of Information Award – Winners!
Retired San Francisco Chronicle editor Peter Sussman, known for his tireless pursuit of an end to restrictions on media access to prisoners, his support of the inmate journalists’ rights, and…
Call for Nominations: 2014 James Madison FOI Awards
Deadline Extended: Jan 17 - We had some technical issues on our end, which means you get an extra week! Pls submit your nominations by Friday, Jan 17 (midnight PT).…
JOIN US: EIJ AWARDS DINNER ON NOV. 19
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM2013 AWARDS DINNERTuesday, November 19, 2013 The City Club of San Francisco 155 Sansome Street, San Francisco No-Host Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m. Tickets available at bit.ly/EIJ2013AwardsDinnerPurchase by Nov. 8 for early-bird…
SPJ NORCAL HONORS 2013 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD WINNERS
SAN FRANCISCO—The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter, has named Lisa M. Krieger of the San Jose Mercury News as Journalist of the Year for her extensive coverage on…