The Los Angeles Press Club is asking for funds to help journalists affected by the devastating fires ravaging Southern California. The damage members of our community face ranges from destroyed homes and working spaces to lost equipment, clothing and other supplies. All of the money that’s collected will go toward supporting journalists and photographers affected by the fires. We want to provide resources to help this specific community to be able to get back to work quickly, as they grapple with the impact of the fires on their lives. This…
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Tips for Journalists Covering Disasters in California
This guide is a working draft shared in good faith as a resource for journalists covering the current wildfires in Southern California. A finalized version of this document will be available next week. Updated January 15, 2025. Emergency incidents, especially where officials close areas due to a public safety menace, may include natural disasters (wildfires, earthquakes) and commercial accidents (plane crashes, toxic material spills). This document is merely a local supplement for California. It is not a substitute for your newsroom policies or your own research. This is not legal…
See More2025 Board Election – Meet the Candidates!
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. Asterisks denote incumbents. Vote for no more than 7 (seven) candidates.You need to be an Active, Corporate or Patron member in good standing to vote.Click here to cast your vote! Ballot closes Friday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. ** Danny Bakewell, Jr., Los Angeles Sentinel (Executive Editor) Being a member of the board over the past 5 years has been a tremendously rewarding experience that I hope to continue as the club moves forward. As a board, we have advocated to improve the rights of journalists…
See MoreFree Art Classes for All LA Press Club Members
January offers beginner classes in drawing, as well as acrylic and watercolor painting. Looking for a way to relieve stress and learn a new skill all while getting to know a supportive and delightful community of journalists and editors from around the world? Then check out these online art classes available for free to all LA Press Club members! All levels are welcome, and classes are offered throughout the year. Check out the winter schedule below. New students must register by emailing head teacher Leah Kohlenberg at [email protected]. Returning students…
See More17th NAEJ Awards (Photos)
We congratulate the winners of the Los Angeles Press Club’s 17th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Browse through our collection of photos below and feel free to share with your friends and colleagues.
See MoreElection Urgent Care Safety Helpline
If you’re a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet at risk for your work and need one-on-one safety support, email the Election Urgent Care safety helpline at [email protected] and include “SAFETY” in the subject line. A collaboration among the Knight Election Hub, PEN America and a team of experienced safety experts and organizations, the helpline provides support for digital, physical, psychosocial and legal concerns — from dealing with doxing, threats and arrests to preparing for risky assignments. Who can access safety support? U.S.-based journalists and news outlets at risk for their work, including for coverage of election-related issues…
See MoreFoot in the Door Fellowship 2025 Application Now Open
The application period for the LAPC’s Foot in the Door Fellowship is now open! We’re looking for early-career journalists looking to take the next step in their careers. Is this you? Then apply today! Fellows will be paired up with a news media professional who will provide expert guidance on how to make their dream journalism job a reality. Fellows will also benefit from training and networking opportunities and will receive a $3,000 stipend for participating in the program. Who Can Apply: This fellowship is open to any early-career journalist in…
See MoreKathy Bates to Receive Los Angeles Press Club’s Legend Award
Kathy Bates, legendary actor of stage, screen and silver screen, will accept the Los Angeles Press Club’s Legend Award for venerable contributions to the industry and to society. The ceremony will take place at the 17th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala on December 1, 2024, at the historical Biltmore Hotel. This is a fundraiser for the Los Angeles Press Club, a 501c3 charitable organization. Previous Legend awardees include Carol Burnett, Ann-Margret, Angela Lansbury, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marla Gibbs and Bob Barker. “From her harrowing role in Misery to…
See MoreKevin Frazier to Receive the LA Press Club’s Career Achievement Award
“Entertainment Tonight’s” co-host Kevin Frazier has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2024 Luminary Awardee for Career Achievement to be presented on Dec. 1. “Kevin Frazier is an engaging and versatile host and interviewer,” said Los Angeles Press Club President Lisa Richwine. “He is a true luminary in the entertainment journalism field, and we are thrilled to honor him at this year’s awards gala.” Frazier is co-host of the nine-time Emmy Award-winning newsmagazine “Entertainment Tonight.” He was named co-host in 2014 after having worked on the show for 10 years. Prior…
See MoreLAPC Joins Press Rights Coalition Calling on California Officials to Respect First Amendment Rights, Transparency at Homeless Encampment Sweeps
The Los Angeles Press Club, First Amendment Coalition and National Press Photographers Association, joined by a coalition of 20 press rights and civil liberties organizations, today call on California officials to operate with maximum transparency and respect the role of the press in observing and documenting sweeps of homeless encampments. We have serious concerns about the recent law enforcement treatment of journalists in Sacramento and Los Angeles. In at least four documented instances in recent days, journalists faced the threat of arrest for covering homeless encampment sweeps from public sidewalks…
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