The New York Post Media Group, a News Corp subsidiary, has launched The California Post, a daily newspaper that will publish in print and digital seven days a week. The first issue hit newsstands and the website on Monday, January 26 2026, and the new brand will be available through a mobile app, video, audio and social‑media feeds.
Nick Papps, a veteran of the New York Post, will serve as Editor‑in‑Chief. Papps said the paper will carry the same “plain‑spoken, witty” style that has defined the Post, but with a California lens. The inaugural front‑page story is a Page Six Hollywood report on the split between Josh and Benny Safdie, headline “Oscar Wild,” underscoring the publication’s intent to pursue hard‑hitting, investigative journalism from day one.
News Corp sees California as a “news desert” – a market with one of the lowest ratios of professional journalists per capita despite being the second‑largest media market in the United States. By launching The California Post, the company aims to fill that gap, leveraging its existing digital traffic and advertising relationships with brands such as Realtor.com and Fox Entertainment to generate revenue in a region that has seen major layoffs and subscriber losses at traditional outlets like the Los Angeles Times.
The launch positions News Corp to capture a share of California’s lucrative advertising market, where local businesses and tech firms spend heavily on media. The multi‑platform strategy—print, digital, mobile, and social—mirrors the Post’s successful model in New York, but the company will need to adapt to California’s distinct media consumption habits and competitive landscape. The move also signals News Corp’s broader strategy of expanding its publishing footprint beyond its New York base, following the sale of its real‑estate and entertainment assets in recent years.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of the launch. Robert Thomson, News Corp’s chief executive, said the California Post would “enhance the conversation on the West Coast with wit, wisdom and whimsy.” Keith Poole, Editor‑in‑Chief of the New York Post Media Group, added that the paper would bring “clarity, wit and legendary covers” to a state that “thrives on big moments and bold voices.” Sean Giancola, CEO of the New York Post Media Group, noted that the company’s digital brands attract 90 million monthly unique visitors, a foundation the new venture will build upon.
The California Post’s launch is expected to strengthen News Corp’s position in a key growth market, diversify its revenue streams, and reinforce its commitment to aggressive, investigative journalism. The company will monitor the paper’s performance against the Los Angeles Times and other local competitors, while leveraging its established advertising relationships to accelerate growth in the coming months.
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