Corrections & Retractions Policy

How to request a correction

Email errors@sfnewstoday.com with the article URL, the exact statement you believe is inaccurate, the correction requested, an explanation of the error and supporting records or first-hand information. Include your name, relationship to the matter and reliable contact information. Requests that identify only disagreement, tone or an unfavorable but accurate fact may not warrant correction.

Our review

We review the published language, source material, relevant records and any response from the staff byline or editor. We may ask follow-up questions, seek independent verification or contact other people involved. We aim to acknowledge complete requests promptly, but the time required depends on urgency, complexity and access to evidence.

Corrections and clarifications

If a material fact is wrong, we correct the article and add a dated note describing the substantive change. If the underlying facts were accurate but the language could reasonably create a materially mistaken impression, we may clarify it. Headline, caption, graphic and social-post errors are corrected in the affected location when technically possible.

Updates

Developing stories may change as new facts emerge. A dated update records significant additional reporting; it is not a correction unless the earlier version was inaccurate. We do not change publication dates merely to make old reporting appear new.

Retractions and removals

When the central premise of an article is materially false or cannot be responsibly supported, we may retract it. Ordinarily the original URL will display a clear retraction notice so readers understand what occurred. Removal is exceptional and may be considered for overriding legal, safety, privacy or ethical reasons. We do not ordinarily “unpublish” accurate public-interest reporting.

California correction demands

California Civil Code § 48a addresses demands to correct alleged libel in a daily or weekly news publication, including an electronic publication. The statute calls for a written notice specifying the statements claimed to be libelous and demanding correction, served at the place of publication within 20 days after knowledge of the publication. When the statute applies and a correction is warranted, it provides for publication within three weeks after service in a substantially as conspicuous manner. See the current statutory text.

Formal notices should be addressed to: SF News Today, 2810 North Church Street, Ste 40809, Wilmington, Delaware 19802, United States. A courtesy copy may be emailed to legal@sfnewstoday.com and errors@sfnewstoday.com. Email review does not constitute consent to electronic service or waiver of any applicable service requirement.

Rights preserved

This policy is a statement of editorial practice, not a contractual promise or admission. Nothing in it waives any right, privilege, protection, defense, immunity, deadline or requirement available under the United States or California constitutions, California Civil Code §§ 47 or 48a, federal law or other applicable law. SF News Today reserves its editorial judgment and all legal rights.