The California Post, a new conservative daily tabloid owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and sister publication to the New York Post, is scheduled to debut on January 26, 2026, in both print and digital formats.
The Los Angeles-based newspaper will operate from a newsroom near the Fox studio lot in Century City, aiming to deliver "fearless, common-sense journalism" focused on everyday Californians rather than elites. Editor-in-chief Nick Papps described it as a "game-changer" for news, sports, opinion, and entertainment in the Golden State, promising to "set the agenda, entertain, and disrupt the status quo."
Announced in August 2025 amid shrinking local media options—like layoffs at the Los Angeles Times—the launch has generated positive buzz, with executives noting strong demand for alternative voices in California's populous market.
The publication will feature bold headlines, celebrity coverage, world-class sports reporting, and a California perspective, while leveraging shared resources with the New York Post.
Staff hiring is underway, including sports reporters transitioning to cover teams like the Lakers.
Timed ahead of major 2026 events such as the gubernatorial election and FIFA World Cup matches, the California Post seeks to fill gaps in the state's media landscape with irreverent, populist-style coverage.