The San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by Hearst in 2000, the Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence. We are committed to coverage of subjects that are uniquely important to our readers: local issues and topics with national impact such as economy, politics and climate, as well as breaking news, crime and education.