Idea Makers: Beyond the Headlines

Join us to celebrate Berkeleyside's 15th anniversary with a special Idea Makers event focused on local journalism and the role it plays in our democracy! What sets Berkeleyside apart as a thriving local news source in an era when so many others are disappearing? What goes on behind the scenes? What’s at stake for communities with no local news source?

We’ll kick off with a conversation between Cityside CEO Lance Knobel and State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks where they'll discuss legislative efforts, partnerships, and policies that support local newsrooms, as well as potential funding models for the future.

Next, enjoy a thought-provoking panel featuring Berkeleyside's Associate Editor and City Hall reporter Nico Savidge, JSK Journalism Fellow at Stanford University Candice Fortman, and San Francisco Chronicle Opinion Columnist, Soleil Ho. Together, they’ll explore the current state of journalism, dig into their experiences in the field, the challenges and opportunities facing local reporting, and so much more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of news and media.

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Berkeleyside’s Idea Makers is in partnership with BAMPFA and will take place at the Barbro Osher Theater at BAMPFA in downtown Berkeley – all ticket holders receive free access to the BAMPFA galleries on the day of the event — just show your ticket at the front desk.

BAMPFA members receive a special discount on Idea Makers tickets! Reach out to [email protected] or (510) 642-2365 for your promo code

Check-in begins at 6 p.m., and the program will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.

BAMPFA is wheelchair accessible. The theater provides companion seats and wheelchair locations with preferred viewing sightlines. Assistive listening devices are available upon request.For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations please respond to this email or contact [email protected]

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