David Lesher

Editor, @calmatters, a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom explaining how California's Capitol works. Previously: @ppicnotes. @latimes. Husband. Dad. Sailor. Yogi.

[David Lesher @davelesher]

@johnarnold @Arnold_Ventures @CalMatters Thank you John. Very grateful for the support and excited about this new frontier in journalism.

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Couldn't recommend this job more. An exciting opportunity in journalism!

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

CalMatters, the nonprofit news organization that explains California to the 39 million people who live here, seeks an experienced leader for what might be the best job anywhere: Editor-in-chief.🧵

[David Lesher @davelesher]

What the heck do I have to vote on this year? … we did your homework for you.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

LIVE NOW! CalMatters Editor and Co-Founder @davelesher and Newsletter Editor @emily_hoeven offer unique statewide election insights at Politifest by @voiceofsandiego, a nonprofit newsroom like CalMatters that we urge you to support. https://t.co/PfADp0QSFV

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

We’re hoping that you’ll gather with a few friends, neighbors or colleagues this fall to share and use our 2022 Voter Guide over a couple slices of pizza. #pizzapolitics https://t.co/QrQ4qqbEah

[David Lesher @davelesher]

This is a must-read: understanding our first responders and their tougher-than-ever job.

[CAL FIRE Local 2881 @calfirel2881]

Powerful 4-part series by CalMatters this morning on the heavy emotional and mental toll our firefighters face year round. #allrisk #strongertogether #mentalhealth #calfire #calfirelocal2881 #cafires #cafirefighters

https://t.co/uwPrIE5d7P

[David Lesher @davelesher]

@johnmyers Bravo John! I've always admired your great talent as a journalist. All the best.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

Advocates, inmates and family members contend that, in cases like Adam Collier’s, a steady stream of transfers reflects a system that too often fails to adequately care for people in mental health crises. https://t.co/thLJeMO0Ny

[David Lesher @davelesher]

@Amy_Chance Congratulations!

[David Lesher @davelesher]

California voters: here's everything you need to know for the June 7 primary election (ballots mailed May 9).

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Evan is right. In CA, not only @calmatters but @LongBeachPost @voiceofsandiego @berkeleyside @Oaklandside @EdSource @CapRadioNews @KPCC @KQEDnews @KPBS "+ many others"

[Evan Smith @evanasmith]

On #GivingNewsDay, please support great nonprofit news orgs — not only @texastribune but @19thnews @CapitalBNews @TheNVIndy @CalMatters @MarshallProj @propublica @MLK50Memphis @SahanJournal @MSTODAYnews + so many others. ** We need public service journalism more than ever **

[David Lesher @davelesher]

All of the above

[Jay Rosen @jayrosen_nyu]

I often ask journalists why they chose journalism. Top answers over 30+ years:

1. I like to write
2. Make the world a better place
3. Give voice to people who lack it
4. Hold power accountable
5. License to be curious and ask questions
6. See the world
7. Something new every day

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Welcome to the team Martin!

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Now here's a good idea! If you like what we do, then here's how we do it. With help from people like you. That's what makes this possible.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

It’s #GivingTuesday, a day when we ask readers to help us keep CalMatters free and accessible to all Californians. Your donation will be doubled today through December 31! Support us today: https://t.co/k0YchOpMJw

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Welcome to the team @akoseff ! This is going to be great!

[Alexei Koseff @akoseff]

New adventures ahead: I'm excited to join @CalMatters in January to cover the Capitol and state politics.

This is my last week at the Chronicle. I was so lucky to work the past three years with the amazing @joegarofoli, @TalKopan, @dustingardiner, @SaraLibby and @trapperbyrne.

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Congratulations to our fellow #OJA21 finalists. @grist @agenciapublica @MarshallProj. Happy that @CalMatters is recognized with your great work.

[Nikhil Swaminathan @sw4mi]

Enormously proud of team @grist for earning FOUR #OJA21 nominations from @ONA!

Especially honored to be recognized for general excellence among small newsrooms alongside @agenciapublica, @CalMatters, @MarshallProj.

Check out all the finalists here: https://t.co/E5KKVYKS9C

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[David Lesher @davelesher]

@ChrisWHoene The info in this tracker about legislators is Personal (their background), Political (their districts) and Policy (bills and committees). I think that's informative, not destructive.

[David Lesher @davelesher]

@ChrisWHoene That's harsh Chris and I think you're misinterpreting this. It's not hard to make people mad at government and I take this issue very seriously because that alone doesn't help anybody.

[David Lesher @davelesher]

@ChrisWHoene @CalMatters This is not about encouraging people to distrust public leaders it’s about helping them understand and know those leaders. Transparency here means surfacing achievements as well as conflicts. Take a look, there’s lots there and more to come. https://t.co/mXqT5QeqNq

[David Lesher @davelesher]

Couldn't be more proud and impressed with the talent at CalMatters. Great to have this recognition.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

CalMatters is honored to be part of @ONA’s finalists for Small Newsroom General Excellence in Online Journalism https://t.co/eJBomy2OwA

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

CalMatters' @RA_Becks won first place in @sejorg's Outstanding Beat Reporting, Small category.

"Rachel Becker impressed the judges with her in-depth, yet easy-to-digest reporting on California's contaminated air and drinking water resources"

https://t.co/SEHOUuviyY