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Media Mapping Report: Information Power in California's Central Valley
Local journalism is essential civic infrastructure, yet across the country it is under increasing strain. Since 2005, the United States has lost more than one-third of its newspapers, and decades of research show that when local news declines, political knowledge, civic engagement, and community participation decline alongside it.
The Media Mapping Report examines the implications of this trend for California’s Central Valley. Paired with the interactive Central Valley Media Ecosystem Map, the report highlights where local news outlets are serving communities, where civic and information gaps are greatest, and where JBMF is investing to strengthen a diverse, sustainable, and independent journalism ecosystem.
View the “Media Mapping Report: Information Power in California’s Central Valley” to learn more.
Protecting Our Future: The Case for the Central Valley's Multilingual Learners
Multilingual education is a vital thread in the fabric of the Central Valley’s diverse culture and community—yet its future remains uncertain. Without bold action and collective support for multilingual learners, we risk losing a key pillar of our region’s identity and future opportunity.
This report highlights the remarkable multilingual population of the Central Valley and examines the fiscal challenges districts face, innovative solutions emerging within schools, and policy recommendations essential to securing a thriving multilingual California. In particular, it spotlights efforts of Delhi Unified School District (Merced County), Washington Unified School District (Fresno County), and Lindsay Unified School District (Tulare County), showcasing their contributions to strengthening the broader educational ecosystem. These districts, alongside capacity-building partners across the Central Valley, play a crucial role in advancing multilingual education and expanding opportunities for students.
Our goal is to inform, inspire, and ignite meaningful dialogue with those shaping the future of multilingual education.
View the “Protecting Our Future: The Case for the Central Valley’s Multilingual Learners” Report to learn more.
Sunrise Plan
The Sunrise Plan is a spend down strategy geared toward building stronger and more sustainable grassroots nonprofit infrastructure that support California Central Valley’s hopes and dreams. The sunrise plan is a commitment, and also a call to action, for philanthropy and donors—both local and beyond—to help us complete this journey on behalf of the people and community we deeply care about.
View the Sunrise Plan to learn more about this initiative.
Journalism Feasibility Report
New study released by
the James B. McClatchy Foundation
View the report preview and receive the fully downloadable report with active links via email.
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT
Help tell the story of local journalism and the Central Valley.
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New JBMF study on Saving Local Journalism. Read the report.
New JBMF study shines a spotlight on the Central Valley’s rich tapestry of cultures. Let’s revitalize independent local journalism for all. Read the report.
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