News Summary
The Murdoch family has announced the launch of a new daily newspaper, the California Post, in Los Angeles. Spearheaded by Lachlan Murdoch, it aims to capture the essence of the New York Post while focusing on modern print journalism infused with digital elements. The publication plans to address key issues in California and will be free to access online, appealing to a wider audience. With the appointment of Nick Papps as editor-in-chief, the California Post seeks to reshape journalism in the state during a time of cultural and political change.
California – The Murdoch family has announced the launch of a new daily newspaper named the California Post, which will be based in Los Angeles and aims to capture the essence of its parent publication, the New York Post. This ambitious initiative is spearheaded by Lachlan Murdoch, who took control of the media empire in 2023. The California Post seeks to infuse traditional print journalism with modern digital elements, making it accessible to a broader audience in the state.
The California Post aims to mirror the unique style and format of the New York Post, particularly its signature pun-heavy headlines and a focus on ongoing culture wars. An early mock-up of the new publication features a prominent headline reading “WE DREAM OF JEAN-Y” alongside a cover image of actress Sydney Sweeney, underscoring its commitment to engaging and relatable content.
News Corp, the parent company behind the New York Post, is navigating a lawsuit from former President Donald Trump concerning an article published in The Wall Street Journal. Despite this challenge, executives believe the launch of the California Post will play a pivotal role in reshaping the journalistic landscape, which they characterize as suffering from “jaundiced, jaded journalism.”
Nick Papps has been appointed as the editor-in-chief of the California Post, bringing with him experience from The Herald Sun, a News Corp subsidiary in Australia. Alongside a dedicated team of editors, reporters, and photographers, the publication will leverage both print and digital platforms to engage readers in California.
As a state at the center of cultural and political debates, California offers fertile ground for the California Post. Major events, including the 2026 elections and the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics, signal a vibrant and crucial political landscape that the publication aims to cover extensively. Current readership statistics reveal that around 90% of digital readers of the New York Post reside outside New York, indicating a significant interest in news from California.
The competitive landscape in California has shifted due to financial difficulties faced by major publications, leading to notable staff reductions at the Los Angeles Times. Analysts predict that the California Post will fill this void by providing “common-sense, issue-based journalism” that addresses untold stories across several crucial topics including education, public safety, and housing. Unlike the subscription-based model of its primary competitor, the California Post will be free to access online, potentially broadening its audience and making it a lucrative prospect for advertisers.
The California Post is being launched at a time when the New York Post Media Group has maintained profitability for the past three fiscal years, which may enhance confidence in this new venture. There is also speculation that if the California Post proves successful, similar daily newspapers could emerge in other states such as Texas and Florida.
As the California Post moves forward, it aims to establish itself as a reputable source of journalism in Los Angeles, championing stories that resonate with its diverse reader base. This new chapter in the Murdoch family’s media journey highlights the significance of local reporting in an age dominated by digital news consumption.
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