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San Francisco Chronicle
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 30, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco Chronicle

Acquired Subsidiary

San Francisco Chronicle: Your daily source for local, national, and global news in the Bay Area.

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San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
1865
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San Francisco Chronicle, founded on January 16, 1865, is a daily newspaper serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Owned by Hearst Communications, it offers comprehensive coverage of local, national, and global news, including economy, politics, technology, ecology, crime, and education. The publication aims to provide timely and relevant information to its readers through its broadsheet format.

The Chronicle has a significant impact with a circulation of 246,592 on Sundays and an average of 226,860 on weekdays. Publisher Bill Nagel oversees its operations from headquarters at 901 Mission Street in San Francisco. The newspaper's long-standing presence and extensive reach underscore its role as a key information source in the region.

San Francisco Chronicle - M & A Snapshot

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  • Hearst Communications

    Acquired San Francisco Chronicle • Undisclosed • Jul 28, 2000

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San Francisco Chronicle - Quick Facts

Who are San Francisco Chronicle's competitors?

Companies similar to San Francisco Chronicle include The Sacramento Bee, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post.

When was San Francisco Chronicle founded?

San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865.

Where is San Francisco Chronicle's headquarters located?

San Francisco Chronicle's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was San Francisco Chronicle's last funding round?

San Francisco Chronicle's most recent funding round was for $350k (USD) in February 2023.

How much has San Francisco Chronicle raised to-date?

As of Feb 27, 2023, San Francisco Chronicle has raised a total of $350k (USD).

San Francisco Chronicle - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Media
  • News
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513110Newspaper Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2710Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2711Newspapers: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
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NAICS
  • 513130Book Publishers
SIC
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives