Hello Berkeley,
We want to tell you more about who we are, how we make editorial decisions, how we work with freelancers and how we can amplify your story. Just as Berkeleyside demands transparency and accountability from public agencies, we expect our readers to ask no less of us. Our policies and processes are continually evolving, and we’re eager to hear suggestions for how to make them fairer or more deserving of your trust. You can get in touch anytime by emailing us at editors@berkeleyside.org. And visit our About page to contact our staff and read our corrections, photo licensing and editorial independence polices.
— Pamela Turntine, Editor-in-Chief, Berkeleyside
7 ways Berkeleyside can help you
We can help you tell your story, remember your loved one or spread the word about your events. And there are a few ways you can help us, too.
We’ve made a few changes to Berkeleyside comments
We’ve shortened the commenting window, removed downvotes and made a few other adjustments to improve the quality of discussion on Berkeleyside.
Want to contribute for Berkeleyside as a freelancer?
We want to make it easy to understand our process. Here’s what we’re looking for, and how we’ll support you.
Berkeleyside’s approach to public safety reporting
Our goal is to keep the Berkeley community informed of incidents that may impact their safety while focusing on explanatory and accountability reporting.
With obituaries, we share Berkeley’s history through the people who lived it
Berkeleyside has published free obituaries written by members of the community for over 13 years. Here’s why.
Meet our team
Berkeleyside news
Journalism awards
Berkeleyside wins 3 local journalism awards
The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists honored three Berkeleyside reporters for their work on schools and housing reporting.
Berkeleyside’s Ally Markovich wins SPJ NorCal award for speaking ‘truth to power’
She won a James Madison Freedom of Information Award for her deep dive into sexual misconduct allegations against a Berkeley High teacher.
Berkeleyside wins 2 awards for excellence in journalism
Supriya Yelimeli and Doug Ng were recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for their outstanding work in 2021.
Berkeleyside wins 3 journalism awards, including for food coverage
The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized Berkeleyside’s 2020 Nosh coverage, feature reporting and longform storytelling.
Cityside named Publisher of the Year for ‘excellent coverage’ and its vision for serving communities
Cityside, parent to Berkeleyside and The Oaklandside, was recognized for its journalism and the vision and principles it has built for its role in the communities it serves.
