McClatchy is a U.S. news and information company that operates local media organizations, including newspapers, digital news platforms and related community-focused products. Its publications provide reporting on local government, business, politics, education, sports and culture, while also offering advertising, subscription and audience-engagement services to readers and businesses.
The company’s portfolio has historically included well-known newspapers such as The Sacramento Bee, The Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Charlotte Observer, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The News & Observer of Raleigh and The Wichita Eagle. McClatchy also operates digital editions, mobile products, newsletters and other online services designed to extend its local journalism across web and digital platforms.
McClatchy traces its origins to The Sacramento Bee, founded in 1857, and expanded over time through acquisitions of newspapers in markets across the United States. In 2020, the company was acquired by Chatham Asset Management and became privately held. Its coverage has included communities in California, Florida, the Carolinas, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Idaho and other U.S. regions. Leadership and the composition of its media portfolio may change as the company continues to adapt its operations to digital publishing.
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