Local News Matters
https://localnewsmatters.org
Source: SembraMedia
Last updated date: September 2026
Location:
Berkeley, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Bay Area, CA
Content
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Environment
Technology
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Investigative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Radio streaming
Management and team
Founders
Female:
0
Male:
0
Founders:
Kat Rowlands
Directors:
Team
Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0
Business structure and revenue sources
Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants or investment from philanthropic organisations
Grants from Google
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Grants
Why is this profile included?
This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.