The Daily Signal is expanding its state-level reporting with the launch of a new California bureau, adding a team of journalists dedicated to original reporting, investigations, and commentary from the nation’s most populous state.
The California bureau will focus on coverage of state government, public policy, and cultural issues, with particular attention to how decisions made in Sacramento and major metropolitan areas shape national debates on immigration, public safety, energy, and governance.
The expansion includes the hiring of Angelina Delfin as California correspondent, Hailey Gomez as California investigative reporter, and Drew Allen as California columnist. The team will be edited by Bruce Parker, who will oversee coverage and coordinate reporting from across the state.
“The policies coming out of California increasingly influence national debates, whether on immigration, homelessness, energy, or public safety,” said Bradley Devlin, The Daily Signal’s politics editor. “Establishing a California bureau allows us to report directly from the state, hold powerful institutions accountable, and give readers a clearer picture of how those decisions affect the rest of the country.”
Building a State News Network
The launch of the California bureau builds on The Daily Signal’s existing state-based reporting, which includes bureaus in Virginia, where correspondent Joe Thomas covers state government and policy developments, and Ohio, where correspondent Rebecca Downs reports on politics, elections, and public policy.
As California correspondent, Delfin will cover state political news and public policy developments affecting Californians, conducting on-the-ground reporting, digital storytelling, and direct engagement with voters, activists, and policymakers. Based in Southern California, she will report on emerging political and cultural trends.
Gomez joins The Daily Signal as California investigative reporter, bringing experience from her prior role at the Daily Caller News Foundation. Her work will focus on government corruption, homelessness, public safety, and other investigations.
Allen will serve as a California columnist, contributing regular commentary on state politics, public policy, and cultural issues. In addition to written commentary, he will produce video content, offering a unique perspective on current events and politics from California.
The California team will be edited by Parker, a veteran editor and former state government reporter with extensive experience overseeing state-focused newsrooms. Parker has led coverage of public policy and government accountability for regional and national outlets.
Expansion Plans in Georgia Next
Looking ahead, The Daily Signal plans to continue expanding its state coverage, with Georgia identified as its next location for a new bureau.
“We’re committed to strengthening our coverage across key states and focusing on how their decisions influence national policy debates,” Devlin said.
The launch of the California bureau was made possible thanks to the generous support of Daily Signal donors, who have invested in state-based journalism to provide subscribers with timely, rigorous reporting in addition to the team’s Washington coverage.
