Mission
Local News Matters brings community coverage to the greater SF Bay Area so that the people, places and topics that deserve more attention get it.
About our journalism
Our nonprofit provides trustworthy, verified information to underserved communities and the entire San Francisco Bay Area through data-driven, public-service reporting without charge.
We are focused on local civic news, regional arts and culture, equity issues, inspiring profiles, in-depth packages and environment coverage in the 13-county area.
Places Covered
California, Concord, Contra Costa, Fairfield, Marin, Martinez, Monterey, Napa, Novato., Oakland, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Jose, San Mateo, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Stockton, UkiahAlameda, Vallejo, Walnut Creek
Topics
Arts and Culture, Business and entrepreneurship, Campaigns and elections, Children and youth, Criminal Justice, Economic Development, Education (K - 12), Environment and climate, Equity, Government, Health and medicine, Higher Education, Housing and unhoused communities, Immigration, Inequality and justice, LGBTQIA+, Politics, Racial and ethnic identity, Recreation, Refugees, Rural communities, Science, Technology, Transportation, Voting access and rights, Water quality and access, Women, Worker's Rights
Location
Berkeley, CA, UNITED STATES
Reach
Local
Year Founded
2018