Founded:
1905. Freedom Communications, Inc. flagship newspaper.

Circulation:
Daily 271,124; Sunday 329,549 (ABC Pub Statement, March 31, 2007).

Philosophy:
We provide news, information and insights that connect readers to other readers and the places where they live. We do this with a full diversity of voices, perspectives and information.

Training:
As part of its core operating principles, the Register seizes opportunities for lifelong learning through the training and development of its associates. The Content Center, for example, actively trains its team of journalists in investigative reporting, newspaper design, access to news archives, and computer-assisted reporting.

Awards:
Three Pulitzer Prizes in journalism: its first in 1985 for photographic coverage of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the second in 1989 for specialized reporting, and a third in 1996 for investigative reporting. Perennial winners in the Society of News Design, National Press Photographers, Society of Professional Journalists, National Headliners and other regional and national competitions.

Product Portfolio:
Our portfolio of publications and electronic media reach a broad base of consumers in and around Orange County. We meet the evolving needs of consumers through our wide-ranging products and services, which include:

Magazines:
Coast
OC Home
Private Showing
Preferred Destinations Magazine
Coast Kids

Community newspapers
Our Community and weekly newspapers are 25 strong, including Excelsior, our award-winning Spanish language weekly.

Websites
OCRegister.com
OCJobFinder.com/monster
OCRealEstateFinder.com
OCCarFinder.com
SqueezeOC.com
OCPost.com
OCExcelsior.com
DiscoverOC.com

THE COMMUNITY

Location:
Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains, Orange County encompasses 798 square miles and epitomizes the spirit and beauty of Southern California. An ideal climate and a hometown atmosphere make "California's Gold Coast" one of the nation's most livable metropolitan areas.

Market:
Orange County is perhaps the predominant success story of Southern California’s overall success as a region. As Southern California's most prosperous area, Orange County's $133.7 billion economy, high median household income, low unemployment and staggering retail sales tell its story at a glance.

Things to do:
World-class shopping, dozens of concert venues, museums and major-league sports teams, such as the Mighty Ducks and Angels, have confirmed Orange County’s reputation as an entertainment mecca. With its 42 miles of legendary beaches and sunny weather 90 percent of the time, Orange County offers countless outdoor recreational opportunities.

Population:
3,015,707 (Claritas, 2005)

Median home price:
$606,000. (Dataquick, 2005)