Membership & Transparency
Why organize?
California Independent News Alliance (CINA) s the only California organization whose primary interest is to support the growth, quality and interests of local independent print and digital news outlets.
More ways to join and support
Join as an active member, or support our mission by partnership as an allied affiliate, supporting or student member. Donate. Fund California's independent news outlets. Contact Laura Ward at Ojai Valley News 805-646-1476; CINA@ojaivalleynews.com
cina board of directors
Laura Rearwin Ward
Laura Rearwin Ward
Laura Rearwin Ward
CINA CEO
Publisher, Ojai Valley News Ventura County Sun, Ojai Magazine Ojai Media LLC
Reggie Ellis
Laura Rearwin Ward
Laura Rearwin Ward
Greg Little
Laura Rearwin Ward
Manuel Muñoz
Manuel Muñoz
Laura Rearwin Ward
Manuel Muñoz
Gina Channell Wilcox
Gina Channell Wilcox
Gina Channell Wilcox
CINA Board of Directors
President & Publisher, East Bay
Embarcadero Media
Danville San Ramon, Livermore Vine, Pleasanton Weekly
gchannell@embarcaderomedia.org
David Briggs
Gina Channell Wilcox
Gina Channell Wilcox
Saskia Kennedy
Gina Channell Wilcox
Saskia Kennedy
Our Affiliate Members and Philanthropic Partners
CA Black Media
Interested in Partnership?
CA Black Media
California Black Media is a convener and trusted advocate for more than 30 independent Black-owned-and-operated news publishers, multimedia platforms and broadcasters across California.
Our circle of more than 30 media outlets across California facilitates communication among members of the Black Press and provides unique opportunities for collaboration and coordination.
Common Cause
Interested in Partnership?
CA Black Media
www.commoncause.org Common Cause puts its state and national policy expertise, massive network of grassroots supporters, and nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy against the challenges it faces today. We work at every level of government on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote,
www.commoncause.org Common Cause puts its state and national policy expertise, massive network of grassroots supporters, and nonpartisan approach into action to strengthen our democracy against the challenges it faces today. We work at every level of government on priorities that impact each of our lives—like defending the right to vote, limiting big money’s influence on our elections, holding public officials accountable, and more.
Interested in Partnership?
Interested in Partnership?
Interested in Partnership?
There are many ways to get involved with California Independent News Alliance (CINA), including becoming an affiliate member or partner, volunteering, making a donation, or attending one of our events. Write to info@cina.news
Non-Voting Membership options with CINA
Adjunct Member
Affiliate Member
Adjunct Member
Adjunct. An Adjunct member is a dues paying, non-voting member that is a subsidiary publication of an Active member. An organization/company owning multiple publications, shall have only one flag from each company is an Active voting member. The dues for Adjunct members are to be set to no greater than 50% of Active membership dues.
Allied Member
Affiliate Member
Adjunct Member
Allied. Allied membership is for an individual in a related corporation whose professional interests, efforts and interests align with CINA’s. The representative membership is voted by the Board of Directors for organizations who have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board, through their services to the newspaper industry, that they are entitled to such membership.
Affiliate Member
Affiliate Member
Supporting Member
Affiliate. Affiliate membership is one with an organization who has demonstrated alignment in goals, activities or advocacy with CINA, and demonstrates that alignment through membership. Board approval is needed. Affiliate members may assist on CINA activities and events. Contact us today to discuss ways to partner with CINA.
Supporting Member
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Supporting Member
Supporting. Supporting membership is open to individuals and companies, who have philosophical alignment with CINA and want to further support the mission and goals of CINA as a part of the organization. Supporting members will be included on newsletters, information and events related to California independent journalism. Supporting members may assist on projects, fundraising or professional support or education. Donate any amount.
Student Membership
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Student. Student membership is an individual enrolled in an education program and interested or aligned with the mission of CINA. Student members cannot vote or serve on the Board of Directors. Student members may assist on projects, fundraising and the like.
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We look forward to hearing from you and working together to revive and sustain local independent news outlets in California.
California Independent News Alliance
206 North Signal Street, Ojai, CA, USA
