Sacramento Online Publication Leads the Way

There’s a new kid in town and we better pay attention. The Sacramento Press is making headway in a big way and I’m completely sold on the concept. The Press is an all online newspaper that focuses on local news for those of us who reside in Sacramento and the surrounding counties (Sacramento, Placer, Eldorado and Yolo Counties are covered).

I remember growing up, my mother had a subscription to the Sacramento Union. She said she preferred it to the Sacramento Bee because it was much more succinct and easier to read. Perhaps she liked the political slant, I really can’t say. What I can say, however, is that once The Sacramento Union went under, we were left with one resource for local and national news.

Now make no mistake, I am not bad-mouthing The Bee. Nevertheless, I have always been of the opinion that there should be more than one opinion in the way of reporting news. I stopped subscribing to the paper a few years ago. Too much to read, wanting to save trees and all that jazz. If I wanted to know what was going on, I would go to the online version of The Bee and see what was in the news.

Now I’m bookmarking www.SacramentoPress.com. For one thing, I appreciate that the publication reflects the local voice. One needn’t be a prized journalist to write an article. In fact, The Press is currently featuring a very cool contest where Sacramento folks can enter an article and win prizes (hurry, the deadline is Halloween night!).

Secondly, The Press covers local events that might not be “big enough” news for The Bee. I like the tone of the publication too…easy to read, covers not events, but politics and culture too. Most importantly, anyone can write anything, but let me clarify. First, you must register for the site. Second, you must adhere to The Press’ policy (which are ultra-agreeable). That’s about it. Oh yeah, no state or national news. This is Sacramento, Baby, and we only want stories in, about or that affect our own sweet town.

No go take a look at this new pub and tell me you don’t think it’s the neatest thing on the Net.

Ta ta for now,

Tamara

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