CalMatters College Journalism Network program welcomes 2026-27 fellows
The CalMatters College Journalism Network has announced its new cohort of fellows for the 2026-27 program, which focuses on the impact of state policy on local communities.
The program gives college journalists an opportunity to show the impact of state policy on their communities.
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