Please join us at the Los Angeles Press Club to watch the award-winning documentary “Inside Gaza,” which tells the harrowing story of local Agence France-Presse (AFP) journalists trapped inside the Gaza Strip at the start of the war. The film was produced in partnership with Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Following the screening, director Hélène Lam Trong and protagonist Mai Yaghi will participate in a Q&A moderated by LAPC board member Adam Rose. This free event is open to the public, but space is limited. Please make sure to RSVP! WHEN: Friday, Nov. 6. Doors…
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Brandi Carlile to Be Honored With LA Press Club’s Humanitarian Award at December 6 Gala Event
Singer, songwriter, author and human rights activist Brandi Carlile will be honored with the Los Angeles Press Club’s Visionary Award for Humanitarian Work. The ceremony will take place at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 6 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, downtown Los Angeles. The Visionary Award was instituted in 2012 to honor individuals within the entertainment industry who use their high-profile status to make the world a better place and to spread information about issues of freedom and social justice. Jane Fonda was the very first recipient, introduced by Robert…
Read MoreJoin us for an Evening on Journalism & Safety
The Los Angeles Reporting Collective and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters have partnered with us to bring you an evening program about the intersection of journalism and safety. In collaboration with PEN America, Freedom of the Press Foundation, IWMF & CPJ. This event is open to the public— but there is limited space, so make sure to RSVP! WHEN: Monday, Oct. 19, 6-8:30 p.m.WHERE: LA Press Club, 2535 W Temple Street, LA, CA 90026.SPEAKERS: Abené Clayton (The Guardian), Ryanne Mena (Southern California News Group), Aaron Mendelson (The Trace), LaMonica Peters (The LA…
Read MoreMadeleine Brand to Receive the LA Press Club’s Career Achievement Award
KCRW’s Madeleine Brand has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Luminary Awardee for Career Achievement. “I am thrilled to be the recipient of this prestigious award. It’s such an honor to be recognized by the Los Angeles Press Club,” Brand said. Brand is an award-winning journalist, interviewer and radio host whose career has spanned more than three decades in public media. A Los Angeles native, she has become one of Southern California’s most recognizable voices in journalism, known for combining serious reporting and probing interviews with an accessible, conversational style. Brand is…
Read MoreLAPC Mourns the Tragic Deaths of NBC4’s Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw
The Los Angeles Press Club mourns the loss of two members of the NBC4 family in yesterday’s tragic helicopter crash. A tragedy for one member of the local journalism community is a tragedy for all of us. Our condolences go to the NBC4 team and the families and friends grieving the loss of life in both the bus accident and helicopter crash in Chatsworth last night. Eliana Moreno and George Marciniw had been flying together since 2023. They were among the many journalists who take risks to help their viewers…
Read MoreLAPC to Dedicate 19th National A&E Journalism Awards to Dolly Parton’s Memory
Dolly Parton has been known the world over as an extraordinary singer-songwriter, businesswoman and actress, but in 2018, the LA Press Club had the honor of celebrating her philanthropy. Through her Imagination Library, the storied singer became an advocate of childhood literacy, gifting millions of books each month to children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and the Republic of Ireland. Parton received the Press Club’s Public Service Award for Contributions to Civic Life at the 60th Southern California Journalism Awards. Following Parton’s passing, we’re continuing to…
Read MoreWatch: The Business of Freelancing with AAJA-LA
A big thank you to all who joined us and AAJA-LA for The Business of Freelancing, which featured expert industry advice from Erika Hayasaki and Robert Lopez. Keep an eye out for future events and collaborations! If you missed the event or want a refresher, check out the recording below:
Read MoreRegister for The Business of Freelancing
Want to kickstart your career as a freelance journalist or go independent, but you’re not sure where to start? Learn about the basics of the business side and how to fund your independent journalism through fellowships and grants from Erika Hayasaki from the IIJ and UC Irvine, and Robert Lopez, current McGraw fellow at the CUNY Newmark McGraw Center for Business Journalism. Plus pizza, boba and networking! Hosted by AAJA-LA and the LA Press Club. Where: 2535 W Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026When: Thursday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m.…
Read MoreThe LA Press Club Invites You to SPJ/LA’s Mega Mixer for Journalists
Join the LA Press Club at SPJ/LA’s 2026 Mega Mixer on Sunday, June 7, from 4-7 p.m. at Golden Road Brewery in Atwater Village! Mingle with fellow local journalists and build connections — it’s the perfect opportunity to meet folks and reconnect with familiar ones. The Mega Mixer is sponsored by the LA Press Club and is free to attend. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot!
Read MoreKenny Chesney to Receive the 2026 LA Press Club’s Public Service Award
Singer, songwriter, author, superstar and philanthropist Kenny Chesney has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Public Service Awardee. “We are truly delighted to have multi-talented Kenny Chesney accepting the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Public Service Award,” said Press Club President Danny Bakewell, Jr. “Mr. Chesney’s superstar status is only part of this great humanitarian’s life. Away from the limelight, he has continuously provided generous support for numerous charities and causes. The only thing bigger than the man’s talent is his enormous heart.” Preferring to keep much of his charity work anonymous, the East Tennessee…
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