Vida en el Valle is a free, bilingual (English/Spanish) newspaper covering ethnic society and culture. The newspaper was first published on August 15, 1990 and is published as part of The Fresno Bee, in Fresno, California.[1] The paper is published weekly on Wednesdays with separate editions in five cities: Fresno, Merced, Modesto, and Stockton.[2][3] The paper had expanded its circulation to Sacramento in 2006, but closed that operation in 2017.[4][3] The paper's circulation is 122,000 copies.[3]

Vida en el Valle
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)McClatchy
PublisherTom Cullinan
EditorJuan Esparza Loera
Founded1990
LanguageSpanish, English
Headquarters1626 E Street Fresno, California 93706, United States
Circulation122,000 copies
OCLC number34617019
Websitehttps://www.vidaenelvalle.com

The paper is owned and published by the McClatchy Company. Vida en el Valle's website is presented in both English and Spanish.

The president and publisher is Tom Cullinan, and the editor is Juan Esparza Loera.

History

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The newspaper began publishing as part of the Fresno Bee in 1990, with an initial circulation of 19,000.[2] Their initial objective was to produce a paper in both English and Spanish, to help reach readers whose first or primary language was Spanish.[5] They also focused on topics of interest to Latino communities in and around Fresno, beyond specialized topics like immigration, such as community events, local issues, and advertisements for local businesses.[5] Juan Esparza Loera has been editor of the paper since its founding.[6]

In 2008, Vida en el Valle's publisher, McClatchy created a partnership with ImpreMedia to share Spanish-language content.[7]

In 2011, Vida en el Valle joined the newly-formed Hispanic National Preprint Network (Hispanic NPN), a network aimed at increasing and strengthening market coverage for member papers.[8] Also in 2011, McClatchy created a partnership to make CIPS Marketing the exclusive distributor of Vida en el Valle, as part of a TMC conversation program.[9]

Awards

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National Association of Hispanic Publications Jose Marti Awards

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Year Award Place Recipient
2017[10] Outstanding Bilingual Language Weekly Newspaper Gold Vida en el Valle
Outstanding Hispanic Success Story (circ >30,000) Bronze Vida en el Valle
Outstanding Immigration Article (circ >30,000) Bronze Vida en el Valle
Outstanding Editorial Column - English Gold Vida en el Valle
Outstanding Editorial Column - English Bronze Juan Esparza Loera
Outstanding National Political Article (circ >30,000) Silver Cynthia Moreno
Outstanding Education Article (circ >30,000) Bronze Juan Esparza Loera
Outstanding Cultural Article (circ >30,000) Silver Vida en el Valle
Outstanding Entertainment Article Gold Olivia Barragán Ruiz
Outstanding News Event Photo Silver Juan Esparza Loera
Outstanding Cultural Photo Essay Bronze Juan Esparza Loera
2016[10] Outstanding National Political Article (circ >30,000) Gold Cynthia Moreno
Outstanding Website Design Gold Vida en el Valle
2015[10] Outstanding Color Photo Overall (circ >30,000) Bronze Daniel Sasarez
2014[10] Outstanding Multiple Article Series Bronze Cynthia Moreno, Oliva Ruiz, Maria G Ortiz-Briones, Juan Esparza
Outstanding Community Service/Health Article (circ>30,000) Bronze Maria G Ortiz-Briones
Outstanding Cultural Article (circ >30,000) Gold Maria G Ortiz-Briones
Outstanding Editorial Column - English Bronze Juan Esparza Loera
Outstanding Bilingual Language Weekly Newspaper Bronze Vida en el Valle
2006[11] Outstanding Sports Photo Silver Daniel Calif.sarez
Outstanding Education Article Bronze Luz Pena

California News Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest

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Year Award Place Recipient
2017[12] Video Journalism Finalist Maria Ortiz-Briones
2016[12] Artistic Photo 2nd Hector Navejas
1999[13] General Excellence 2nd Vida en el Valle

McClatchy President’s Awards

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Year Award Place Recipient
2012[14] Special Projects Category 1st Vida en el Valle
Sports Category 1st Vida en el Valle

References

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  1. ^ "Vida en el valle. [volume]". Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  2. ^ a b "McClatchy Expands 'Vida en el Valle' to 'Sacramento Bee,' 'Stockton Record' – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  3. ^ a b c "Vida en el Valle recognized as country's best bilingual newspaper". fresnobee. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  4. ^ "McClatchy Expands 'Vida en el Valle' to 'Sacramento Bee,' 'Stockton Record' – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. ^ a b "Non-English readers targeted - Fresno Bee weekly attempts to tear down language barrier - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  6. ^ "Juan Esparza Loera | Vida en el Valle Journalist | Muck Rack". muckrack.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  7. ^ "McClatchy and ImpreMedia To Share Spanish-Language Content – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  8. ^ "Hispanic Publications Join National Preprint Network – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  9. ^ "CIPS Marketing Announces Distribution Agreement with the Fresno Bee – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  10. ^ a b c d "Jose Marti Awards". National Association of Hispanic Publications. 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  11. ^ "Folded 'Rumbo' Among Winners Of First NAHP Excellence Awards – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  12. ^ a b "Better Newspapers Contest winners announced – CNPA". cnpa.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  13. ^ "Awards - Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  14. ^ "Eight Community Newspapers Honored With McClatchy President's Awards – Editor & Publisher". www.editorandpublisher.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.