The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento

"The object of this newspaper is not only independence, but permanence," said the 1857 inaugural edition of the Sacramento Bee, whose reputation for local, regional, and investigative reporting transcends its delicate reams of newsprint. Scoopy, an affable mascot designed by Walt Disney in the 1940s, brings a cheery face to the daily newspaper, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning pages teem with state headlines, entertainment news, and in-depth political coverage explained through a series of cryptoquotes.

The Bee's online wing houses breaking headlines and full-length stories alongside The Swarm, where editorial-board members engage with readers through posts and live chats, exploring topics from city parking to state and federal legislation. Subscriptions to The Sacramento Bee are available in paper, electronic, and telekinetic formats.