Without the checks and balances provided by investigative reporting, democracy simply won't survive at any level.
-- Kathryn Waer, San Carlos

About Us

Welcome to voiceofsandiego.org. We are a public-service, nonprofit news organization that focuses on in-depth and investigative reporting. We cover the issues that are crucial to the region's quality of life: its politics, educational system, environment, housing, economy and more.

We don't try to be everything to everybody. We don't think we're the only place you're going to get news today. We know that in today's world you've got plenty of places to turn for national and international coverage, and there are other publications in San Diego doing work that we don't need to chase after or replicate. Those are all just a mouse click away.

That's why we follow a simple maxim: We don't do a story unless we think we can do it better than anyone else or no one else is covering it. What does that mean? We work hard to add value to everything we do, offering you unique coverage that you can't get anywhere else. We don't follow the pack and try not to offer the same headlines that everyone else is offering.

That's why you don't see us try to cover every story. Instead, we invest our time in tracking down the most meaningful San Diego stories and the stories that aren't being done. We try to be the best at the areas we can cover with our small but growing staff: Politics, education, neighborhoods, environment, public safety, housing, economy and hopefully more as we move forward. We can't get to everything, but we can promise you to put all of our hard work and care into the issues we can get to.

We try to go beyond the press releases and press conferences to bring you the stories that our leaders and powerful don't want to announce -- the kind of stories that result in positive change, uncover vital information for San Diegans, and bring us together as a community. And we put perspective and analysis into the things they do announce. We don't report with any right- or left-wing agenda. But we are inspired by passion to expose what is right and wrong, to drive reform and to spur solutions for the best of the community as a whole. We offer these stories in the traditional in-depth news articles or in blogs. Our commitment is to engage you through lucid storytelling and serial narratives, to bring you along with our reporters as they do what they love and get you involved in a conversation about San Diego. You can see our content not only here but on the television, radio and news pages of our partners all around San Diego County.

We also understand that in today's world you can be inundated with information overload or have a hard time keeping track of everything that's going on. That's why we offer daily aggregations of the most important local news, political news and educational news. Sign up to receive our Morning Report.

And the best part: We're a nonprofit, so we first and foremost measure our success by the impacts of our stories, not by our page counts. Thank you for stopping by, and if you like what we're doing, please think about donating. After all, we exist because of the kind donations of readers like you.

Who We Are

voiceofsandiego.org is a nonprofit, independent and insightful online newspaper focused on issues impacting the San Diego region.

Our Mission Statement

To consistently deliver ground-breaking investigative journalism for the San Diego region. To increase civic participation by giving citizens the knowledge and in-depth analysis necessary to become advocates for good government and social progress.

Our Funding

voiceofsandiego.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are a pioneering journalism model for professionally staffed, online news organizations that is being replicated nationwide. We will continue to operate with the support of individuals, foundations and businesses which, like you, recognize the importance of local news from an independent perspective.

Board of Directors

Image - Neil MorganNeil Morgan
Neil is the author of 12 books including "Dr. Seuss & Mr. Geisel" (with Judith Morgan), and "Westward Tilt." As a journalist, his decades of prodding regional efforts have helped to make San Diego a center of higher education and scientific research.
Gail Stoorza-GillGail Stoorza-Gill
Gail is chairman and CEO of The Right Question LLC, a marketing and consulting firm specializing in solving marketing problems through qualitative research.
Image - Bob PageBob Page
Bob owns a media management company which is actively engaged in newspaper and magazine consulting. Prior to forming his own company, he owned three community newspapers in suburban San Diego. He is a former publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and the Boston Herald. In 20 years with United Press International, he rose through the ranks to become executive vice president and general manager.
Image - Buzz WoolleyBuzz Woolley
Buzz is a 40-year San Diego resident, a retired venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He is the president of the Girard Foundation which has provided millions of dollars for K-12 programs in San Diego County over the past 18 years.
Image - Bill StrensrudBill Stensrud
Bill Stensrud is Chairman of InstantEncore.com, a private investor and mentor to entrepreneurs. He has served on the boards of Scripps Health, the Neurosciences Institute, the San Diego Telecom Council, the University of California at San Diego Foundation, the National Venture Capital Association. He is a past President of the San Diego Opera and is a passionate lover of classical music in all forms.

Staff

Image - Scott LewisScott Lewis
CEO

Scott oversees voiceofsandiego.org's operations, its website and daily functions. He also writes a blog on local politics, where he frequently breaks news and goes back and forth with local political figures. Contact Scott Lewis
Image - Andrew DonohueAndrew Donohue
Editor

Andrew Donohue oversees content, including daily news coverage, investigative projects and outside contributions. He has won national awards for investigative reporting and feature writing. Donohue also co-hosts voiceofsandiego.org radio, a weekly public-affairs program. Contact Andrew Donohue
Image - Kelly BennettKelly Bennett
Staff Writer

Kelly covers housing and real estate, jobs, transit and other issues related to “Surviving in San Diego.”
Contact Kelly Bennett
Image - Rob DavisRob Davis
Staff Writer

Rob covers public health and the environment. Contact Rob Davis
Image - Adrian FloridoAdrian Florido
Staff Writer

Adrian covers public safety and neighborhoods.
Contact Adrian Florido
Image - Emily AlpertEmily Alpert
Staff Writer

Emily covers education in San Diego. Contact Emily Alpert
Image - Sam HodgsonSam Hodgson
Photo Editor

Sam oversees voiceofsandiego.org photography and develops multimedia projects. Contact Sam Hodgson
Image - Liam DillonLiam Dillon
Staff Writer

Liam covers local politics and government. Contact Liam Dillon
Image - Keegan KyleKeegan Kyle
Staff Writer

Keegan covers public safety. Contact Keegan Kyle
Image - Camille GustafsonCamille Gustafson
Director of Development

Camille coordinates the fundraising, grantwriting and sponsorships for the organization. She also manages the site's marketing efforts. Contact Camille Gustafson
Image - Summer PolacekSummer Polacek
Development Manager

Summer is the development manager of voiceofsandiego.org. Contact Summer Polacek
Image - Sarah JohnsonSarah Johnson
Web Editor

Sarah is the web and graphics editor of voiceofsandiego.org. Contact Sarah Johnson
Image - Dagny SalasDagny Salas
Staff Writer

Dagny is our investigative fellow, working on long-term projects and daily stories.Contact Dagny Salas