San Francisco Examiner

The San Francisco Examiner is a newspaper founded in 1865 and published in San Francisco. It has served as a major local news source through changing ownership and formats.

William R. Hearst: William Randolph Hearst was an American newspaper publisher and politician who built a national media empire. He acquired the Examiner in 1887 and used it as the foundation of his publishing career.
Yellow journalism: Yellow journalism is sensationalized news coverage that uses exaggeration and attention-grabbing presentation. The Examiner became a prominent example of the sensational newspaper style associated with Hearst.
Local journalism: Local journalism reports on events, institutions, and issues affecting a particular community. The Examiner’s coverage focuses on civic affairs, neighborhoods, and daily life in San Francisco.
San Francisco Call: The San Francisco Call was a newspaper published in San Francisco from 1856 until 1913. Its merger with the Examiner in 1913 changed the paper’s name and circulation.
James D. Phelan: James D. Phelan was a San Francisco banker, civic leader, and mayor from 1897 to 1902. His family owned the Examiner after Hearst sold the newspaper.
San Francisco earthquake of 1906: The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a major earthquake that devastated San Francisco and triggered widespread fires. The Examiner’s coverage documented the disaster and the city’s recovery.
Newspaper: A newspaper is a publication that presents news and other information in print or digital form. The Examiner has moved from a major daily print paper to a smaller, locally focused publication.
Newspaper consolidation: Newspaper consolidation is the reduction of independent newspaper ownership through mergers and acquisitions. The Examiner’s ownership history reflects broader consolidation in American publishing.
Hearst Communications: Hearst Communications is an American privately held media company founded by William Randolph Hearst. The Examiner became the first major newspaper in Hearst’s publishing portfolio.
Pulitzer Prize: The Pulitzer Prize is an American award recognizing achievements in journalism, literature, and music. Examiner journalists and contributors have been recognized in the newspaper’s long history.

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