About The Fault Line
The Fault Line is an independent journalism project covering the state of California. Our reporting is grounded in lived experience and does not treat communities as a monolith, since decisions made in Sacramento, Silicon Valley, the Central Valley and city halls reverberate across counties. We are based in Los Angeles.
California’s story matters because it is inseparable from America’s future. At a time of overlapping crises — from housing and climate to political polarization — Californians deserve journalism that reflects their realities with care, context and accountability.
The Fault Line exists to ensure those most affected by change are not erased from the narrative.
We currently publish monthly, typically during the third week of the month, to prioritize depth, accuracy and reporting that endures.
How We Report
- Narrative-driven, human-centered journalism
- Original reporting and interviews
- Historical context that illuminates current debates
- A commitment to accuracy, fairness and clarity
Contributors
The Fault Line collaborates with a small network of contributors who support our reporting through editorial, technical and visual work. Contributors include:
- Nadra Nittle — Award-winning journalist and recent finalist for the National Awards for Education Reporting, recognized for her coverage of immigration and education. She is founder of The Fault Line, where she leads human-centered journalism focused on California. Her work has appeared in Vox, The Guardian, The Atlantic, NBC News and the History Channel website.
- Stella Kalinina — Award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, NBC News, High Country News, Bloomberg Businessweek and Le Monde.
- Nancy E. Pérez — Translator and educator based in Los Angeles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from California State University, Northridge, and is pursuing a master’s degree in Spanish.
- Anthony Nittle — Webmaster and multimedia producer supporting web development, audio and visual production.
Editorial Independence
The Fault Line operates independently and is guided by a commitment to fairness, accuracy and accountability.
Transparency & Corrections
The Fault Line is committed to getting the story right. If you believe a published piece contains an error, please contact us. Corrections will be made promptly.