The site originated in 1997 as a way to help news managers at a local station understand the scope of the issues facing Californians every day. Television newsrooms tend to concentrate only on what is published in their local newspaper and on the AP wire. The site has grown into a newsgathering tool beyond the reach of its original intent. All stories include the name of the original writer and the name of the publication. A page view is recorded each time a visitor downloads the complete page.
Readership is event driven.
It increases with the approach of an important election and with increased activity in the California legislature. Reporters from major daily newspapers often email advisories about their stories. The site is supported by advertising revenue which off sets some of the costs of production. He has been a television news reporter, anchor and host since 1974. He has received two Emmy awards for his television work and twice won the award for Excellence in Television news presented by the Center for California Studies at California State University Sacramento.