Charles Kenny McClatchy

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Charles Kenny McClatchy, better known as C.K. McClatchy, (November 1, 1858–April 27, 1936), was the crusading editor of The Sacramento Bee and a founder of McClatchy Newspapers, the family-owned company that was forerunner to The McClatchy Company.

C.K. took over the Sacramento paper upon the death of his father, James McClatchy, and led it into the 20th century, continuing the newspaper's battles for labor rights; against the abuses of big mining, the railroads, and corrupt government; and fiercely defending a publication's right to editorial freedom. He was instrumental in the founding of The Fresno Bee and the establishment of The Modesto Bee.

Another C.K. McClatchy, grandson of the original, was president of McClatchy Newspapers between 1979 and 1989.

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• The California Newspaper Hall of Fame