San Francisco Chronicle facts for kids
(front page, April 22, 1906)
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Hearst Corporation |
| Publisher | Bill Nagel |
| Founded | January 16, 1865 |
| Headquarters | 901 Mission Street San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Circulation | 164,820 daily 227,073 Sunday |
| ISSN | 1932-8672 |
| OCLC number | 8812614 |
The San Francisco Chronicle is a major newspaper in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It was started in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle. Two teenage brothers, Charles de Young and Michael H. de Young, founded it. They were very young, just 17 and 19 years old, when they began their newspaper.
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What is the San Francisco Chronicle?
The San Francisco Chronicle is a daily newspaper. This means it publishes new stories every single day. It shares important news with people living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The newspaper covers many different topics. These include local news, national events, and even world news. It also features sports, entertainment, and business stories.
How the Newspaper Started
The de Young brothers first launched their paper as a theater program. It was a small publication that shared news about plays and shows. Soon, they decided to expand it. They wanted to cover more than just entertainment. They changed its name to the San Francisco Chronicle. This made it a full-fledged newspaper. It quickly became popular in the city.
What You Can Find Inside
A newspaper like the San Francisco Chronicle has many sections. You can read about local government decisions. There are also stories about schools and community events. Sports fans can find updates on their favorite teams. The business section shares news about companies and the economy. There are also opinion pieces where writers share their thoughts.
Who Owns the Chronicle?
Today, the San Francisco Chronicle is owned by the Hearst Corporation. This is a large media company. They own many newspapers and magazines across the United States. Being part of a big company helps the Chronicle continue its work. It allows them to keep reporting important news.
Where the Newspaper is Made
The main office of the San Francisco Chronicle is in San Francisco, California. It is located on Mission Street. This is where reporters, editors, and other staff work. They gather information, write stories, and design the newspaper. It's a busy place where news is created every day.
Images for kids
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Bill German (left), the Chronicle's editor emeritus, and Page One editor Jack Breibart in the newsroom, March 1994
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Chronicle CEO John Sias announces the sale of the newspaper to the Hearst Corporation, August 6, 1999.
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"Chronicle Insider" columnists Phil Matier and Andrew Ross in the newsroom
See also
In Spanish: San Francisco Chronicle para niños
