The California Post Is In The House -- Website Launched This Morning!

Typically, our afternoon content is reserved for our paid subscribers, but this news about the official launch of the California Post is too amazing to put behind a paywall!

January 26 is California Post Day!

The California Post is launching with a clear and deliberate purpose: to tell the stories that truly matter to Californians at a time when too many of them go uncovered or are treated as ideological inconveniences. As outlined in the founding column by Editor-in-Chief Nick Papps, the publication is meant to serve as a corrective in a state where journalism too often reflects prevailing assumptions rather than challenging them. The aim is straightforward. The California Post seeks to question conventional narratives and deliver reporting that respects readers enough to be direct, unsparing, and grounded in reality.

This publication is being built for Californians who want journalism that prioritizes accountability over access and clarity over caution. It is not designed to cater to political insiders or institutional comfort. Instead, it reflects a belief that journalism serves its purpose only when it is willing to confront uncomfortable facts and acknowledge consequences that others prefer to ignore. In a media environment shaped by consensus and risk aversion, independence of thought is not a luxury. It is a necessity.

The founding message leaves little doubt that this effort is not about incremental change or cosmetic repositioning. It is about restoring urgency and relevance to California journalism by covering the state as it is, not as it is often portrayed. The California Post presents itself as firmly reader-focused, committed to news, sports, opinion, and culture that emphasize real-world impact rather than elite approval.

An Editorial Board With Common Sense

Nowhere is this mission more evident than on the California Post’s Opinion Page. It is intended to bring serious, substantive perspectives to the news with the kind of direct, forceful truth-telling readers have long associated with the Opinion Page of the New York Post. The Post Opinion Page is being built to challenge assumptions, confront power, and address issues that are routinely sidestepped in California’s public debate.

The Opinion Page is led by its Editor, Joel Pollak. Joel and I have been friends for many years, and he brings to this role a deep understanding of both national politics and California’s distinct political landscape. He left a senior position at the Breitbart News Network to take on this responsibility, a decision that reflects both confidence in the project and its seriousness of purpose.

This undertaking is far too large for one editor alone. The Deputy Opinion Editor is Gale Hammons, who previously served for many years as Opinion Editor of the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Together, they bring experience, judgment, and a respect for vigorous but grounded debate. That combination should make the Opinion Page a consistent destination for readers seeking clarity rather than conformity.

In addition to their own editorials, there are columns from former Congresswoman Michelle Steel, Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, and businessman/not-candidate Rick Caruso.

A Full Spectrum of California Coverage

More broadly, The California Post is setting out to cover the full range of life in the Golden State, including politics and public policy, sports, Hollywood and entertainment, technology, business, culture, and the broader forces shaping California’s future. The ambition is not to narrow the conversation, but to reflect California as it actually exists, with seriousness, curiosity, and a willingness to follow stories wherever they lead.

Readers should make their way to The California Post website, take the time to explore the reporting, read the opinion pieces, and sign up for the publication’s newsletters. I have already downloaded the app, and it is worth doing. This is a serious media launch with real investment behind it, and it deserves attention from anyone who cares about the future of California journalism.

Let your journey begin: LINK TO THE CALIFORNIA POST