The hub for local news
in and for the Central Valley

We strengthen and expand trustworthy local news by supporting media and journalists, identifying and advocating for regional media needs, and producing original news.

About Us

Our comprehensive approach

We are a Fresno-based nonprofit focused, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley, on:

Identifying gaps and opportunities for funders

Partnering with and supporting media

Bolstering the abilities of local journalists

Producing news for free

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Explore our newsroom

We produce original, free reporting with journalists from and representing the diversity of the communities they cover.

The Merced Focus

The Merced FOCUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom launched in 2024 by CVJC to provide journalism that to help the Merced community make informed decisions. 

Whether it’s local politics, education, environmental concerns, or cultural events, The Merced FOCUS is a gateway to stories that matter to the community it serves.

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The Intersection

Launched the Intersection 2024 as a beat-focused reporting lab to work with local newsrooms to provide essential health equity reporting across California. 

We are committed to strengthening community journalism and collaborating to increase reporting capacity, expand news distribution, and help journalists to do their most impactful work.

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The Modesto Focus

In 2025, CVJC launched Modesto FOCUS as a community-based newsroom supported by a grant from the Stanislaus Community Foundation.

The Modesto Focus shines a light on important issues, celebrates the culture of Stanislaus County communities, and elevates journalism to connect people to the places they live. 

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Supporting valley journalism

With the support of our funders, we provide newsrooms with direct investments and journalists to fill critical reporting gaps.

HOW WE ARE FUNDED

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The Central Valley is one of California’s most under-covered regions, which threatens to weaken our communities and democracy. Together, we can create sustainable, community-driven local news.

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