OC Press Club

Calling all aspiring journalists! The OC Press Club is awarding scholarships to students passionate about pursuing a career in journalism. To apply, send a cover letter, your resume, and 3–5 samples of your work to ocpressclub@gmail.com with “SCHOLARSHIP” in the subject line.

🚨Calling all O.C. journalists!🚨 The deadline to file submissions for the 2025 awards contest is TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m.!! Don't miss your chance to be recognized for your work‼️Rules and how to enter are at: orangecountypressclub.com/awards-scholar…

Calling all journalism lovers! Don’t miss the 2025 Excellence in Journalism Gala! 🎉 🗓️ Date: June 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Anaheim Hills Golf Club, 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim More details on tickets and how to submit for awards are coming soon! ✨

Save the Date to join OC Press Club for our 2025 Excellence in Journalism Gala! - June 18, 2025 - 6pm - 10pm -Anaheim Hills Golf Club - 6501 E Nohl Ranch Rd, Anaheim Stay tuned for more details on tickets and how to enter the OC Press Club Excellence in Journalism awards!

Meet our new board members: @yagurldest, @byhannakang, @ElattarHosam & Carrie Freitas. #LocalNewsMatters orangecountypressclub.com/2024/10/oc-pre…

We stand with @SCNGguild in demanding Alden Global & MediaNews Group pay employees a livable wage to cover one of the nation's most expensive regions. Journalists shouldn't have to choose between affording rent, healthcare & groceries. #LocalNewsMatters scngguild.org/news/southern-…

We’re proud to join @FACoalition, @CNPAservices, @LAPressClub, @ACLU_SoCal and other advocates to defend press access at law enforcement sweeps of homeless encampments. #LocalNewsMatters firstamendmentcoalition.org/2024/09/coalit…

"The... agreement includes a novel – and controversial — element with funding earmarked for artificial intelligence, a technology that many journalists fear could replace their jobs, and it immediately drew sharp criticism from journalists." Via @politico politico.com/news/2024/08/2…

We disagree with the idea that Californians shouldn't demand that Silicon Valley pay its fair share to support local news. Let's finish the job and pass #AB886. #LocalNewsMatter @BuffyWicks @GavinNewsom @MediaGuildWest politico.com/news/2024/08/1…

@knightfdn pledges $1.2M over three years for @SPLC to expand pro bono legal services for college journalists across the nation — including its free Legal Hotline, pre-publication vetting, legal training and other resources. #LocalNewsMatters splc.org/2024/08/knight…

🗳️🦸‍♀️📰 We need a few excellent journalists to grow our board. Please email your candidate statement to ocpressclub[at]gmail[dot]com! #LocalNewsMatters

Masterfully written editorial supporting #SB1327 by @OVN & @VCSun_news publisher @LRearwin. #localnewsmatters #rebuildlocalnews ojaivalleynews.com/opinion/opinio…

"Supporters — including @CNPAservices & @MediaGuildWest — believe #AB886, will give the [news] industry a greatly needed boost by requiring online platforms like @Google to pay news outlets when linking to their content," @ashleyahn88 writes @latimes. latimes.com/california/sto…

"Today, only two #SantaAna-based Spanish-language publications remain, both monthly magazines focused on entertainment and lifestyle coverage," @GustavoArellano writes @latimes. #LocalNewsMatters regardless of the language it's printed in. latimes.com/california/sto…

“It’s hard to know exactly what’s lost because you don’t know what you don’t know,” said Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, a lecturer on journalism and advisor to @daily49er at Cal State Long Beach. “What we know for sure is that there are not as many people shining a light on this city.”

Scholarship recipient Elise Pak's dispatch @cspaworkshop. "I've learned so much from the instructors and made so many friendships that I will always remember & cherish. I have 2 days left here and I wish it could last longer... This workshop was truly a life-changing experience."

Southern California needs more journalists, not fewer. #LocalNewsMatters @LAist

The Board of Directors is concerned by reports about the sale of @lagunabeachindy to an Arizona-based publisher who ordered layoffs at the ex-Picket Fence Media weeklies in 2023. #OrangeCountyCa needs more journalists, not fewer. #LocalNewsMatters

CJPA advanced 9-2 out of committee yesterday with an ever-bigger community coalition in support. Here was my testimony for the journalist unions. I was stoked to also see support from our esteemed peers at @AAJAla, @LatinoJournosCA, @NPPA, @OCPressClub, @RTDNA, @SPJLA and more!

Congrats @KianaKalahele, recipient of the 2024 Vi Smith Scholarship! Kalahele graduated from @ChapmanU with bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration & English. She served as managing editor @PantherOnline, reported @VoiceofOC and interned @HawaiiNewsNow. #LocalNewsMatters