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Local journalism matters: Without reporters covering city hall, school board, planning commission meetings, democracy at the local level is threatened by an uninformed citizenry. mediaandpublictrust.com/2022/08/14/wit… @JournalismFP @knightfdn @ibarguen @NewsLeaders

Isn't it time for @Fresno_State to formally honor journalist and educator Ron Orozco for creating the term "Red Wave," which has been adopted by @FSAthletics as its brand? magazine.fresnostate.edu/how-the-red-wa… @FSfootbalIinfo @FSDogPound @FSBMB @FresnoStateMBB

Since mid 2020, @JournalismFP has helped secure more than $3 million in grants to support local journalism. This includes funding 15 climate reporters in local newsrooms across the U.S. @Coats2Coats @kristenhare @ibarguen @AGyllenhaal @NiemanLab @INN @CNPAservices

As Journalism Funding Partners holds crucial board meeting in Raleigh, NC, to plan its vision for funding #localjournalism, iconic minor league baseball team @DurhamBulls marks the occasion by honoring JFP Exec. Dir. Rusty Coats at on-field ceremony. @JournalismFP @NewsLeaders

The social media "mess" at the Washington Post can happen in newsrooms across America. So why aren't news leaders updating their social media policies? poynter.org/commentary/202… @Gannett @mcclatchy @AP @NewsLeaders

Pew Journalism Research: While #journalists understand the turmoil in their industry, their passion for their work remains, and 77% would choose their career all over again. pewresearch.org/journalism/202… @JBMcClatchyFdn @JournalismFP @NewsTrain @pewjournalism @spj_tweets @ibarguen

Very disappointed that local golf pro Bryson DeChambeau hasjoined the LIV Golf syndicate, taking the money over doing what’s right. sports.yahoo.com/joining-liv-bu…

The role of the editorial pages in newspapers is changing, as news executive re-think whether an "institutional voice" in editorials should be part of daily opinion pages. There's definitely a generational divide. mailchi.mp/poynter/lt2cba… @NewsLeaders @Poynter @kristenhare

From the 1st Kids Day 35 years ago, I've participated in this event. We're virtual this year, but can't wait to get back on the streets next year to sell papers. Join me today in making an online donation to @CareForKids. valleychildrens.org/foundation/how… @CareForKids @FresnoBee @ABC30

Journalists: @Fresno_State & the News Leaders Association is bringing you cutting-edge digital news training on April 22-23. We're featuring some of the top digital trainers in the country. Sign up here: newsleaders.org/fresno-newstra… @NewsLeaders @FSMCJDept @FSFocusTV @TheCollegian

A major failure of U.S. media organizations has been their inability (or unwillingness) to diversify their reporting staffs. mediaandpublictrust.com/2021/03/18/a-m… @jbenton @NAHJ @NABJ @microsoft @JBMcClatchyFdn @CalEndow @AshleyCVCF

Here is @FresnoBee story on our students of color #journalism training program: fresnobee.com/news/local/art… @jbenton @kristenhare @Fresno_State @FSMCJDept @NAHJ @Dorothy4NABJ

Big news: @Microsoft has joined our students of color journalism training program as a major funder. This is a paid program to diversify Fresno newsrooms. The @CalEndow and the @JBMcClatchyFdn generously offered our initial funding. mediaandpublictrust.com/2020/09/24/fre… @jbenton @kristenhare

@sacbee_news We are pleased to be part of this effort to support local journalism in Sacramento. Our mission is to increase the depth, diversity and sustainability of local journalism nationally by building and stewarding connections between funders and news organizations. @Coats2Coats

@JournalismFP @institute_trust @NewsLeaders @googlenews @ibarguen @gatesfoundation Thank you, @JournalismFP, for the work you are doing on behalf of local journalism.

Meet the 11 board members of Journalism Funding Partners. These volunteers are committed to supporting local journalism, and are national leaders in journalism, education, law, nonprofits & philanthropy. jfp-local.org/who-we-are @NewsLeaders @googlenews @ibarguen @gatesfoundation

Thank you for your support as the Institute for Media & Public Trust @Fresno_State celebrates its 3rd birthday. You have helped us become the San Joaquin Valley's media literacy center, and have been with us in fighting misinformation. mediaandpublictrust.com/2021/07/01/wer… @FresnoStateCAH

This is smart advice: 13 tips for academics on how to talk to journalists. mediamanipulation.org/tip-sheets/13-… @calstate @Fresno_State @FresnoStateCAH @FSMCJDept

@JBMcClatchyFdn @macfound @knightfdn @FordFoundation @nhannahjones @HowardU We applaud the @JBMcClatchyFdn & @CalEndow for their visionary investments in our journalists of color program in #Fresno. This funding will start a program to make area newsrooms reflect the rich diversity of the region. mediaandpublictrust.com/2020/09/24/fre… @ibarguen @poynter @NiemanLab

I continue to be stunned at how inept the messaging is from the state Health Department on COVID issues. Every time they issue a statement, they must follow up with a clarifying statement, and that statement only further confuses the issue. The anti-vaxers are loving this.