Society of Professional Journalists chapter serving the greater Los Angeles area, from Ventura through Orange counties.

Joined August 2009
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Jun 8
We're celebrating 50 years of the SPJ/LA Distinguished Journalist Awards. Nominate your peers and colleagues for their excellent work by June 15. Send in your nominations here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… And don't forget to save the date for our big celebration on Oct. 7!
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⏰SPJ members — the deadline is approaching! 💪Apply for the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute in Indianapolis (July 17–19) by Monday — a three-day program for emerging leaders to strengthen advocacy, governance and leadership skills. 🔗Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4emPJdD
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Jun 5
It's almost time for one of our most popular events of the year: SPJ/LA’s annual Mega Mixer! Join us Sunday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m. at Golden Road Brewery in Atwater Village for food, drinks and fun. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/pints-press…
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Jun 5
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: @AAJAla @HelpforJournos @JSKstanford @LAPressClub @ONA @Poynter @sejorg @SoCalNewsGroup 8 Ball Emergency Fund for Journalists
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SPJ has named @jkbjournalist, @RobinGivhan, @WalterVRobinson and @DickieV as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization. ✨Explore the remarkable work and achievements of the 2026 Fellows ahead of SPJ26: bit.ly/43cHlHm
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May 30
The SPJ/LA annual Mega Mixer is almost here. It's happening 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Golden Road Brewery in Atwater Village. The event is free and family-friendly. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/pints-press…
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May 30
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible: @AAJAla @HelpforJournos @JSKstanford @LAPressClub @ONA @Poynter @sejorg @SoCalNewsGroup
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Join @LAPressClub @SPJLA at the 2026 Mega Mixer on Sun June 7 4-7 p.m. at Golden Road Brewery! Mingle with fellow local journalists and build connections — it’s the perfect opportunity to meet folks and reconnect with familiar ones. eventbrite.com/e/pints-press…
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May 10
You're invited to SPJ/LA’s annual Mega Mixer! Join us Sunday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m. at Golden Road Brewery in Atwater Village for a fun evening of conversation and community as journalists from across L.A. come together to eat, drink, and mingle. spjla.org/news/raise-a-glass…
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May 4
The Fire Up Entrepreneur Program is open to California news organizations. Selected organizations will receive a total of $20,000 in staggered payments. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. Pacific on May 15, 2026. Get more details: mije.org/the-california-prop…
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Apr 29
Who are the L.A. area journalists you think have made a difference? Now's your chance to nominate them for the SPJ/LA Distinguished Journalist Awards. And don't forget to save the date for our big 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 7! spjla.org/news/nominations-o…
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Apr 23
The nominations for the 50th annual SPJ/LA Distinguished Journalist Awards are officially open! Read more about the awards and submit your nominations. spjla.org/news/nominations-o…
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Mar 26
We loved sharing ideas and hearing from everyone who attended SPJ/LA's Press Freedom Summit at ASU California Center. 📷 : Natalie Bislamyan and Sam Jorge-Vazquez Read more about the summit and next steps: spj.org/advocacy-in-action-a…
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Mar 12
What's that? You're looking for interesting hands-on sessions on various journalism topics? Check out SkillsFest26, two days of FREE virtual trainings that will be held on March 26-27, courtesy of @spj_tweets and @spj_newengland. spj.org/skillsfest/
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Feb 12
Calling all SoCal journalists and champions of the First Amendment: Applications for the Society of Professional Journalists/LA Press Freedom Summit on Saturday, March 14, are open. It's free to attend, but you must apply by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. forms.gle/3FQEbU4Sf5UzYC1g8
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4 Dec 2025
Join us for a holiday party. End the year right with your favorite peeps in the industry! RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/journalism-…
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