The Californian: Contribute or Advertise

Thank you for your interest in contributing to The Californian: The Quarterly Newsletter of CALSAGA!

The Californian is a high-quality digital quarterly newsletter distributed in February, May, August and November. The inaugural issue was released in February 2018. This publication is distributed to the CALSAGA email list of more than 1,000 recipients as well as posted to the CALSAGA social media platforms and the CALSAGA blog.

CALSAGA members are owners and executive-level management of private patrol operators, proprietary security employers, private security training facilities as well as other industry and bureau partners.

Advertising submissions are welcomed by both current CALSAGA member companies and non CALSAGA member companies. Article submissions are accepted from current CALSAGA member companies and Network Partners.

Article Submission Parameters

  • Articles may be submitted by CALSAGA Associate Members and Network Partners and should be informative and relevant to Private Patrol Operators, Proprietary Security Employers, and/or Private Security Training Facilities and their employees.
  • There is no cost to submit an article.
  • Original content is preferred and will be given space priority.
  • CALSAGA cannot guarantee inclusion of content that is not received on or before the submission deadline.
  • Submitters are encouraged to submit author photo and/or biography as well as links to company social media platforms.
  • There are no specific parameters for length. Articles longer than the allotted space will be housed in their entirety on a page of the CALSAGA website and a link to continue reading will be provided.
  • CALSAGA reserves the right to cancel or reject any submissions at any time.
  • Submitter represents that it has all rights and authority necessary to publish all materials in any copy submitted to CALSAGA and will defend, indemnify and hold CALSAGA harmless for any claims or liabilities arising out of publication of Submitter’s copy.

Advertising Submission Parameters

  • CALSAGA has final approval on all ads and content within The Californian.
  • Web links may be attached to ad spaces.
  • Publication-ready artwork in JPG or PNG format.
  • See pricing and dimension specifics below.
  • Advertising submissions are accepted on a first-received basis.

Advertising Pricing

Package1/4 Page1/8 Page
4 Editions$2,850$1,400
2 Editions$1,450$750
1 Edition$750$400

Advertising Dimensions

Ad SizeDimensions
1/4 Page3.5 inches x 4.75 inches
1/8 Page3.5 inches x 2.38 inches

2027 Submission Deadlines

EditionSubmission DeadlinePublication Date
Q1 February 2027Monday, January 25, 2027Monday, February 1, 2027
Q2 May 2027Monday, April 26, 2027Monday, May 3, 2027
Q3 August 2027Monday, July 26, 2027 Monday, August 2, 2027
Q4 November 2027Monday, October 25, 2027Monday, November 1, 2027

Submit to The Californian

For questions or to submit an article or ad, contact Aley Smidt at [email protected].