Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Los Angeles Press Club invite you to join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of World Press Freedom Day. The event runs from 2-4 p.m., featuring insights from experts on the state of press freedom — including major developments both foreign and domestic. RSF North America Director Clayton Weimers will present on his organization’s annual World Press Freedom Index, with the latest edition published just before the event. Expert speakers include: Georgia Fort – The 3-time Emmy-winning journalist has been a pioneering force…
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Carol Sobel to Receive the LA Press Club’s Guardian Award
Civil rights lawyer Carol Sobel has been named the Los Angeles Press Club’s 2026 Guardian Awardee for Contributions to Press Freedom. “The history of civil rights in Los Angeles is as glamorous and gritty as the town itself, packed with famous characters and scenes. And you couldn’t tell that history without at least a couple chapters about the contributions of Carol Sobel,” said LAPC Press Rights Chair Adam Rose. There are many reasons to celebrate Ms. Sobel. “For decades, she’s championed press freedom among many other important causes. Her pro bono representation…
Read MoreReporting on Immigration with LA Reporting Collective
Brought to you by LARC and the LA Press Club, this panel discussion on immigration coverage featured AfroLA Executive Director Dana Amihere; Boyle Heights Beat senior editor Jessica Perez; Capital and Main reporter Jeremy Lindenfeld; and LA Public Press co-founder and audience director Mariah Castañeda.
Read MoreLA Press Club Files Lawsuit Over LAPD Attacking Press
Dear Members, Today, attorneys representing the Los Angeles Press Club filed a complaint in federal court seeking to restrict use of force by LAPD on our members and fellow journalists. Recent police attacks on our colleagues while covering protests are both wrong and unlawful. Journalism is not a crime. We hope for an injunction to protect the press from any police misconduct that prevents us from doing our jobs. Details will be addressed in court. We want our members to be aware that we are not seeking any money. Our organization…
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