Columnist: Papers need to document their evolution

Feb 05, 2010

The evolution of newspapers such as The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa never has occurred under much of a spotlight, columnist Gaye LeBaron writes.

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News University site offers enhanced search

Feb 05, 2010

On the redesigned Poynter News University website, you can filter your search for training by type, by category and by role. Most webinars are archived for later viewing.

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Women Executives Breakfast invitation

Feb 05, 2010

Publisher Cheryl Brown invites women executives from all newspaper departments to join her for the Women Executives breakfast during the CNPA Press Summit in April.

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Legislature again considers requiring employers to withhold taxes from independent contractors

Feb 05, 2010

Independent contractor withholding, a proposal that was vetoed during last year’s budget discussions, has re-emerged in the last few weeks as the legislature begins budget discussions to close the $19 billion gap for the current fiscal year.

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More promo ads to use after Sunday

Feb 04, 2010

Newspaper promotional advertisements for newspapers to publish after Super Bowl Sunday are available from the Newspaper Project.
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Lockyer Governmental Affairs Day video posted

Feb 04, 2010

Video of state Treasurer Bill Lockyer's keynote address from our Jan. 27 Governmental Affairs Day is now posted for viewing.

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Bullard retires at USA Weekend

Feb 04, 2010

Charles Gabrielson, publisher of USA Weekend magazine, a CNPA Allied member, will add the title of president and chief executive when Marcia Bullard retires at the end of March, the Associated Press reports.
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Printing plant gets LEED certification

Feb 03, 2010

Transcontinental Printing Inc.'s NADEV Printing Facility in Fremont, which prints the San Francisco Chronicle, has earned LEED Silver certification.
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Reminder: Consider compensation survey

Feb 03, 2010

The March 1 early bird deadline is fast approaching for the annual Newspaper Industry Compensation Survey conducted by the Inland Press Association and co-sponsored by CNPA.

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Signal Tribune rebounds after roof collapse

Feb 03, 2010

The weekly Signal Tribune in Signal Hill, Los Angeles County, moved to an adjacent building following the collapse of its roof during a heavy rainstorm, Publisher Neena Strichart reports.
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Online revenue, member survey on Board radar

Feb 03, 2010

Speaking to the CNPA Board of Directors on Jan. 28, President Tony Allegretti reported that the CNPA Web Consortium task force would become a standing committee, chaired by Eric Johnston, The Modesto Bee.

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Common Sense Journalism: Beware of information missing in plain sight

Feb 02, 2010

Don't let holes in your stories drive readers to the web for clarification, columnist Doug Fisher warns. They might never come back.

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McClatchy joins Summit hosts

Feb 02, 2010

The McClatchy Company has become a Host Sponsor for the upcoming Press Summit in Monterey. Frank R.J. Whittaker is vice president of operations.
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Publishing Group of America is Silver Sponsor

Feb 02, 2010

Publishing Group of America is a Silver Sponsor of the 2010 CNPA Press Summit in Monterey. Chris Kreidel is regional director.
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CIPS Marketing Group is Silver Sponsor

Feb 02, 2010

CIPS Marketing Group is Silver Sponsor of the 2010 CNPA Press Summit in Monterey. Kennedy Higdon is director of business development.
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A.H. Belo is Summit Host

Feb 02, 2010

A.H. Belo Corporation is a Host Sponsor for the upcoming Press Summit in Monterey. James M. Moroney III is executive vice president.
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Registration open for Press Summit in Monterey

Feb 02, 2010

Registration is now open for the upcoming Press Summit, which will be held April 15-17 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel on Cannery Row.
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Watch video from Governmental Affairs Day

Feb 01, 2010

Video coverage of the Jan. 27 CNPA Governmental Affairs Day is available for viewing.

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Business editors conference March 20-21 in Phoenix

Feb 01, 2010

Among the speakers at the upcoming Society of American Business Editors and Writers conference in Phoenix will be Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., president of The New York Times Co.; and Leonard Downie Jr., former executive editor of The Washington Post.

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Foundation receives $50,000 grant for high school support

Feb 01, 2010

A $50,000 grant from the McCormick Foundation will help to provide training and support for advisers and journalism students at 10 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
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On Technology: Yes, iPad will have an impact

Feb 01, 2010

Excitement, fear, intrigue -- columnist Kevin Slimp says the Apple iPad announcement makes a techie feel all of that. So, what's his take on the tablet?

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Inform your advisers of production grants

Jan 29, 2010

The CNPA Foundation will provide 15 $200 grants to California high school newspaper advisers this spring to learn about newspaper production.

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New webinars cover design, sales, social media

Jan 26, 2010

A new roster of webinars is available to CNPA members through a partnership with Southern Newspaper Publishers Association and the Iowa Newspaper Foundation. 
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Nominating Committee selects directors, officers

Jan 20, 2010

CNPA's Nominating Committee has selected 10 candidates and five officers for election to the CNPA Board of Directors in April.
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Summer workshop is free for high school advisers

Jan 18, 2010

Publishers and editors: Please remind your local high schools about the Reynolds High School Journalism Institute's all-expenses-paid, 12-day training program for new or established high school journalism educators.
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Complete compensation survey by March 1

Jan 14, 2010

CNPA members are encouraged to participate in the Newspaper Industry Compensation Survey conducted by the Inland Press Association. CNPA is a co-sponsor of the survey.


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Like industry, journalism education is in rocky patch

Jan 13, 2010

Richard Cameron, chair of the California Journalism Education Coalition, outlines the situation with high school, community college and university journalism programs.

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Summit speaker Wilkinson to bring urgent message

Jan 12, 2010

Be advised that April's CNPA Press Summit will feature a presentation by Earl J. Wilkinson, executive director and CEO of the International Newsmedia Marketing Association.
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Campaign data reorganized on FPPC site

Jan 12, 2010

The California Fair Political Practices Commission's website now provides new search functions and links to the most-used items requested by news media, PublicCEO reports.

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On Design: Design is not an 'extra'

Jan 11, 2010

A generic tutorial on InDesign won't ensure that your newspaper looks good, columnist Ed Henninger says. Don't skimp on standards -- or relevant training.

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NIE conference June 16-18 in Texas

Jan 08, 2010

Both the inked and digital sides of Newspaper in Education will be covered at the Central States NIE Conference, coming up June 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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