Top 10 California Daily Newspapers by Circulation

Using our extensive media database, we compiled a list of the top 10 United States media outlets. Our solution makes it easy to find — and connect with — the influencers that matter to you. Create custom media lists that are automatically updated, send multimedia emails, and track who opened emails and where they clicked, all right from the platform itself.

1

Los Angeles Times

Founded in 1881, the “Times” is the largest metropolitan daily in the U.S., known for its investigative journalism and deep local coverage.
Daily Circulation: ~142,000 (print)

latimes.com
2

The Mercury News

Serving Silicon Valley since 1851, The Mercury News covers tech, business, and local affairs and remains the region’s primary broadsheet.
Daily Circulation: ~93,300

mercurynews.com
3

San Francisco Chronicle

Northern California’s largest paper since 1865, the Chronicle is noted for its extensive regional reporting and multiple Pulitzer Prizes.
Daily Circulation: ~164,800

sfchronicle.com

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4

The San Diego Union-Tribune

San Diego’s leading broadsheet since the 19th century, it offers comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and national news.
Daily Circulation: ~121,300

sandiegouniontribune.com
5

The Sacramento Bee

As the capital’s flagship paper since 1857, the Bee serves the greater Sacramento area and the northern Central Valley.
Daily Circulation: ~90,200

sacbee.com
6

Orange County Register

Based in Santa Ana and founded in 1905, the Register is Orange County’s largest independent daily, focusing on local and regional news.
Daily Circulation: ~122,000

ocregister.com
7

Long Beach Press‑Telegram

Serving the Long Beach metro area as part of the Southern California News Group, it provides daily community and regional news.
Daily Circulation: ~41,000

presstelegram.com
8

Modesto Bee

Founded in 1884 and covering the Central Valley, the Bee is central California’s primary daily broadsheet.
Daily Circulation: ~56,700

modbee.com
9

The Press‑Enterprise

Based in Riverside, the Press‑Enterprise covers the Inland Empire region and has been serving the area since 1878.
Daily Circulation: ~92,700

press-enterprise.com
10

La Opinión

The largest Spanish-language daily in the U.S. since 1926, La Opinión focuses on Latino communities throughout Southern California.
Daily Circulation: ~116,200

laopinion.com

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*Data as of February 2025