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Protecting Truth. Respecting Privacy. Defining Our Responsibility.
At East of 52, we are committed to transparency, accuracy, and ethical journalism. This page outlines our legal terms, your rights, and the boundaries that guide our reporting.
Legal Disclaimer
Welcome to East of 52.
We are an independent, community-driven news outlet dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and transparent reporting on issues that matter across East San Diego County.
While we strive for the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy, please read this legal disclaimer carefully to understand the scope of our responsibilities and your rights as a reader.
1. Content Accuracy and Updates
All content published on East of 52 is for informational purposes only. We make every effort to verify information, but mistakes and omissions may occur. Articles may be updated or corrected as new information becomes available.
2. No Legal or Professional Advice
The information on this site is not intended as legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. Readers should consult appropriate professionals for advice specific to their situation.
3. Limitation of Liability
East of 52, its owners, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for any damages, losses, or other consequences arising from your use of or reliance on the content published here.
4. User-Generated Content
Comments, tips, letters, and other submissions become the property of East of 52. We reserve the right to edit, publish, or remove content at our discretion. Submission of content does not guarantee publication.
5. Source Confidentiality
We respect and protect the confidentiality of anonymous sources, whistleblowers, and tipsters. We will not disclose identities without explicit consent, except as required by law.
6. Third-Party Links
East of 52 may contain links to external websites or services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third parties.
7. Intellectual Property
All original content on East of 52, including text, images, and designs, is owned by East of 52 or its licensors and is protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
8. Governing Law
This site operates under the laws of the State of California, USA. Any disputes arising from use of this site shall be resolved in California courts.
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Legal Protection of Sources
East of 52 upholds the fundamental principles of press freedom — including the legal and ethical protection of sources.
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Under California’s Shield Law (Cal. Const. Art. I, § 2(b) & Evidence Code § 1070) and broader First Amendment protections, journalists are not required to disclose the identity of confidential sources or unpublished information, even in legal proceedings.
What this means for you:
If you submit a tip or provide information to East of 52, your identity is protected by law if you request confidentiality.
We do not share, sell, or disclose the identity of any source without explicit permission.
Anonymous submissions are welcomed. However, to verify and report a tip, we encourage submitters to provide a method of contact, such as an email address or anonymous account.
These protections are essential to a free and independent press — and to our ability to report on issues that matter, especially when others want to keep them hidden.
“The protection of the press was not intended to be limited to newspapers and periodicals, but was to be extended to all means of publicity.”