Finding out if a newspaper is of general circulation
Q: I am trying to find out if “USA Today” is certified as a “newspaper of general circulation” under CA Government Code Section 6000.
A: As you know, the requirements for qualifying as a newspaper of general circulation, and obtaining a judicial decree establishing that a newspaper is one of general circulation, can be found in Government Code section 6000 et seq. A newspaper can be qualified as a newspaper of general circulation for a particular city or county, or for the state of California. County adjudication is the most common. If there is a particular county you want to know about, you could search the superior court records for that county. Alternatively, you might be able to get the information you need from the county clerk. You could also try contacting the newspaper directly and see if somebody from the advertising staff will provide you with the information you are seeking.