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The Larkspur Sentinel has served the 80118 since 1977, and everything we do is guided by one principle: we want to be your reliable source of information, connection, and celebration for residents of the Larkspur 80118 community. We aspire to provide the highest quality content produced by humans, for humans.
We are a free, independent, community-first publication. Our contributors, editors, and volunteers give their time because they believe in honest, locally relevant journalism that reflects who we are as neighbors.
If you ever have a concern about something we’ve published, we want to hear from you. Email us at larkspursentinel@gmail.com
Every article published in the Larkspur Sentinel, whether in print or online, is written by a real person with a genuine connection to this community. Our contributors include local residents, subject matter experts, civic leaders, and professionals who live and work in the 80118 and surrounding areas.
We do not publish automatically generated content. AI writing tools may be used as editorial aids (for research, drafting assistance, or grammar review). Still, all content must be verified, edited, and approved by a human member of our team before publication. Any use of AI assistance is disclosed and subject to our editorial review process.
Each article is credited with a byline and, where relevant, the contributor’s role or area of expertise. We believe readers deserve to know who is speaking to them.
We take accuracy seriously, and we own our mistakes.
If we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently. Corrections are added to the last page of that month’s electronic page. CORRECTION notice, followed by the date, the publication name, and a plain-language description of what was changed and why. We do not quietly edit errors without acknowledgment.
When an article is factually sound but requires updated information or improved clarity, it may be updated without a correction notice, but the publication date will reflect the revision.
To report an error, please get in touch with us at larkspursentinel@gmail.com
Our writers rely on credible, verifiable sources, including interviews with local experts and community members, public records, government agencies, and established professional and academic institutions.
We strongly prefer named sources. When a source requests anonymity, we evaluate the request carefully and will only grant it when there is a legitimate reason. In those cases, we will tell readers why the source is unnamed and provide the context they need to assess the information.
We are committed to amplifying voices from all corners of our community and not just the loudest or most prominent ones.
The Larkspur Sentinel is editorially independent. Our news coverage, editorial choices, and community reporting are never influenced by advertisers or sponsors.
We are transparent about the difference between editorial content and paid content. Advertisers receive no preferential editorial treatment, and our coverage decisions are made entirely on the basis of community relevance and journalistic merit.
Our contributors and staff are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest — personal, professional, or financial — that could affect their ability to report fairly. We take those disclosures seriously.
All content published in the Larkspur Sentinel must be original, accurately sourced, and free of plagiarism. We do not reproduce copyrighted material without permission, and we properly attribute all facts, data, and quotes to their sources.
We expect every contributor to uphold accepted standards of journalistic ethics. Any concern about plagiarism or ethical violations is investigated fully.
We are a small team of editors, writers, layout designers, proofreaders, and a handful of dedicated community contributors, and we have a deep commitment to getting reliable information out within our team and means.
We publish 11 issues per year, distribute 200–300 print copies monthly throughout the 80118, and reach approximately 1,500 unique readers online each month. Every issue is free and available to all.
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Larkspur Sentinel | Serving the 80118 since 1977