Mission Loc@l believes that by covering a neighborhood fairly and thoroughly, we can build community and a sustainable model for quality journalism.
As part of that effort, we seek collaboration and experimentation that will serve the community we cover and journalism. In the Mission District that means being a bilingual site and using print, multimedia and video to deliver information that offers diverse residents a way to connect and stay informed.
The site launched in October 2008, opened an office in the Mission District in January and many of us are Mission residents.
The project is part of an initiative in hyper-local coverage developed by UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism, and supported by the school, the Ford Foundation and other donors.
Our aim is to become a self-sustaining model for public private partnerships that involve journalism schools, private foundations and community supporters.
This summer’s staff includes five interns from UC Berkeley, one intern from SF State and a visiting scholar from Mexico. We also participate in collaborations to mentor young journalists.
Submit Stories, tips, ideas to staff@missionlocal.org
Mad Hacks Chronicles Mission Loc@l’s Experience.
Managing Editor
Lydia Chávez
Multimedia Managing Editor
Mimi Chakarova
Editors
Armand Emamdjomeh
Amanda Martinez
Multimedia Designers & Advisors
Richard Koci Hernandez
Josh Williams
Reporters
Andrea De Brito, Anrica Deb, Heather Smith, Rigoberto Hernandez, Bridget Huber,Nancy Lopez, Garrett McAuliffe,Sade McDougal, Rosa Ramirez, Bridget Huber, Kimberley Chua, Mabel Jimenez, Shalwah Evans,
Lola Chávez
Jessica Pons
Video Advisor
Bob Calo
Design Consultants
Armand Emamdjomeh, Dwane Maxwell
Webmaster
Chuck Harris
Translators
Spanish Edition:
Andrea Valencia
Business Manager
Mark Rabine
Geraldine Chavez Bourne, assistant.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Contributor please email us here.
The sweeper icon in Mission Loc@l’s logo was drawn by Rini Templeton, an artist-activist who lived and worked in the United States, Central America and Mexico.
