Vida Newspaper is privately owned by Vida Newspaper, based in Oxnard California. As a nonpartisan privately owned Newspaper of General Circulation, Vida Newspaper, since its establishment in September 15, 1983, Vida Newspaper covers news and information from a nonpartisan and editorially independent viewpoint. We let truth, fairness and accuracy guide our work by keeping open minds.

Ethics Policy

All Vida Newspaper employees, freelancers and volunteers abide by a Code of Ethics to ensure that we avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest, and that we do not compromise our commitment to nonpartisan coverage. We avoid conflicts of interest and are required to disclose unavoidable conflicts.

Our Guiding Principles

• We recognize that our work has an impact on the people and institutions we report on and we take that responsibility seriously.

• Truth, accuracy, fairness and respect matter to us.

• We have no hidden agendas.

• We are editorially independent from all revenue sources and nonpartisan.

• We want to be transparent about the funding of our news organization and how we work.

• We want to create a real community of readers, and media and other partners and supporters who believe in the value of nonprofit news, civil discourse, and an informed electorate.

Who is Covered?

All Vida Newspaper staffers, as well as freelance or contract contributors to our journalism. We expect our staff and all of our contributors to be free of conflicts of interest, to be fair, and to perform their work in a manner consistent with Vida Newspaper’ ethical principles. When contributors accept an assignment, contributors must disclose potential conflicts of interest or other issues.

Investments

Investments can pose real or perceived conflicts of interest. You should not hold investments in startups or companies that you cover or work with as a Vida Newspaper staffer. When in doubt, ask.

Campaign contributions

Vida Newspaper employees may not make campaign contributions to political candidates.

Board Service

Serving on the board of another organization can lead to real or perceived conflicts of interest. That’s why all Vida Newspaper staffers must submit in writing to their supervisor all requests to serve on the board of any non-profit organization. These will be reviewed and approved/disapproved on a case-by-case basis.