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“The Bear Creek Chronicle is published five times every year; March, May, July, September and November.  We print 8000 copies, depending on advertiser needs.  The Chronicle is delivered by the U. S. Post Office to every home in Bear Creek, the Santa Rosa Plateau, all of LaCresta, LaCresta Highlands, Santa Rosa West, Tenaja, Meadow Oakes, The Colony, Carson Ranch, Olive Hill, Hillside Estates and Calle Ortega.  Additional copies are distributed to high traffic locations in the surrounding area.”

Distribution of this newspaper does not constitute an endorsement of the information, products, or services herein.  The publisher assumes no liability for statements, services or products as advertised.

General Inquiries

  • Administration
    Roland Behny, Publisher: Email
    Marilyn Spooner, Assoc. Publisher: Email
  • Contributing Editors
    Gloria Karlak: Email
    Bob & Marian Corsiglia: Email
    Karen Robertson: Email
    Marcella Bingham: Email
    Kelly Smith Email
    Lloyd Yabsley: Email
    Lois Allen:  Email
    Robert Mitchell:  Email
    Mary Wulfsberg:  Email
  • Design • Editing • Production
    Elizabeth Roberts, Copy Editor - Email
    Robin Nelson, Graphics Consultant: Email
    Donna Harvey, Graphics Consultant Email
    Joan Mueting, Website Development: Email
    Printer: Advance Web Offset, Vista, California

Content Submission

The publisher will not knowingly publish advertisements, articles or opinions that are fraudulent, libelous, misleading or contrary to the policies of the Bear Creek Chronicle.  We reserve the right to reject any advertisement or written material that we find unsuitable or inappropriate for our readers.  Please direct all editorial and advertising inquiries and correspondence to the address shown below.

Advertising is accepted and positioned at the discretion of the publisher.  Advertisers assume all responsibility and liability for claims arising from their advertisements.  Advertisers release the publisher of any and all liability for damages, incidental, consequential or otherwise in excess of the cost of the ad space involved.  Opinions expressed by columnists or advertisers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Publisher has the right to reject, cancel and not print any advertisement at any time, prior to printing, without the consent or permission of the advertiser if the publisher deems that the advertisement is unacceptable for any reason, even if the advertiser has a signed contract.

The Bear Creek Chronicle has volunteer and staff reporters who submit their articles, reports and photos by email.  Article size is determined by the publisher and text may be edited to conform to space requirements and/or for clarity.

All rights reserved.  No part of this newspaper may be reproduced, in any format, including electronic digitization without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Corrections


The Bear Creek Chronicle makes every effort to fact-check all articles and all submissions.  We are not responsible for errors or claims offered by our advertisers.  If you believe we’ve made a mistake, please let us know.  We don’t make mistakes intentionally.  The “Chronicle” will gladly publish a correction for anything that was printed in error or by mistake.  If you find a mistake or would like to comment to the publisher about something you have read in the “Chronicle”, please contact us by - Telephone 951.461.3450 or at our email address – publisher@bearcreekchronicle.com, or you can send us a letter – Bear Creek Chronicle, P. O. Box 1065, Murrieta, CA  92564.

Advertising Sales

The Bear Creek Chronicle is the only bi-monthly free newspaper delivered by the U.S.Post Office to all 1854 homes in Bear Creek, LaCresta, LaCresta Highlands, Santa Rosa West, Tenaja and Meadow Oaks. Additional copies are distributed to high traffic locations including banks, doctor's offices, Starbucks, D'Canters, Crivello's The Mill, Anthony's Ristorante, Bear Creek Pharmacy, Inland Valley Medical Building, Bear Creek Golf Club, Bear Creek Master Association office, Santa Rosa Plateau, and other key locations in and around Bear Creek and La Cresta. 8000 readers for each edition of the Bear Creek Chronicle.