Francine Kiefer

Focus on California public policy and news analysis

Television journalist turned communications/public affairs leader and screenwriter. Experienced in public affairs and media communications. Holds an MFA degree.

California politics and government watchdog reporting and storytelling

Breaking news reporter covering urgent local stories in the San Francisco Bay Area

Crime and public safety content for Orange County and Southern California

Covers statehouse and political developments in California.

Journalist and Newsroom Developer at San Francisco Chronicle. Uses data and extensive research to explain complex issues. Skilled in data analysis as a powerful storytelling tool.

Multimedia investigative reporting with focus on California public policy and issues

Civics and democracy reporting with focus on California issues

Peabody, Murrow & Dupont award-winning journalist with experience at Reveal and UC Berkeley

Reporter based in San Francisco at Silicon Valley Business Journal. Experienced in managing large journalist teams and producing both print and web publications. Conducted research in diverse locations including Alaska.

Audio editing and reporting with focus on California public affairs

Focus on breaking news and local reporting in Sacramento and California.

Breaking news coverage focused on West Coast and California Bay Area

Focus on audience engagement and California-related journalism

Reports on education topics with experience in education-focused media outlets

Culture, health, environmentalism, media and research leadership in Equality Bahamas

Ballot measures in California and beyond, right-wing populism in Europe

Science and culture content for Nautilus Magazine

Science and radio journalism background, now full stack software engineer

Experienced journalist and editor with expertise in political and cultural reporting.

Political reporting and strategy with focus on California and local politics

Healthcare policy and politics coverage in California

Content leadership and First Amendment advocacy at LAist

California news coverage, environment and political reporting expertise

Reporting and authoring on topics relevant to NYT readership from Oakland.

Experienced in multimedia journalism education and on-camera reporting training

News reporter producing web stories and online content including social media posts. Experienced multimedia journalist passionate about storytelling.

Writer with experience at Southern California News Group and Los Angeles Times community news.

Enterprise editing and reporting with focus on regional and social issues