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Embarcadero Media Foundation

Palo Alto, California

Mar 12, 2025

Locally owned media company

Emberacerro Media is an American media company. It publishes three weekly newspapers, seven local news websites, and six email newsletters covering Bay Area news. Founded by Bill Johnson, it has remained under his ownership for over 45 years.

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Newsjunkie staff and J. Young - March 12, 2025

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Embarcadero Media Foundation

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Org Year Founded

1979

Org Staff Count

Description

Embarcadero Media Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, California, USA. It was founded in 1979 by Bill Johnson, who also serves as the Executive Chairman and Owner. The foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life and democracy in the San Francisco Bay Area by reporting and publishing high-quality local news and information. The organization operates with a staff of 45 and has received multiple awards for General Excellence and Best Website from the California News Publishers Association and San Francisco Press Club. Embarcadero Media Foundation owns several properties, including Palo Alto Online, Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac, Mountain View Voice, RWC Pulse, Danville San Ramon, Pleasanton Weekly, Livermore Vine, Tri-Valley Preps Playbook, Express, Weekend Express, Thesixfifty.com, and Peninsula Foodist. The CEO is Adam Dawes. The foundation's headquarters is located at 2345 Yale St fl 2a, Palo Alto, CA 94306.

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https://www.embarcaderomediafoundation.org/