Kick off for SPJ of Central California

Dear journalists, students and educators,

Join us for the official kick-off of the Society of Professional Journalists Central California Chapter!

As a newly formed satellite chapter of SPJ Northern California, we're building the first organization of its kind in the region aimed at strengthening journalism in the Central Valley. We are committed to protecting the First Amendment, upholding the highest standards of ethics, and supporting those who tell the stories that matter most in our region.

Thanks to the support of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative, SPJ CenCal membership is free for all founding members during our first year. Membership is available to working and retired journalists, student journalists and journalism educators.

During the month of October, we are holding kick-off events in Stockton, Fresno and Bakersfield. Come grab a drink on us and meet fellow journalists, learn about our vision, and help us build a movement for stronger, freer, and more connected journalism in Central California.

Host or Publisher Brianna Vaccari