In Re La Opinion

Robert F. Tyler for Contestant and Appellant.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton and Frank Simpson III for Petitioner and Respondent.

OPINION

THOMPSON, J.

Appellant, contestant in a special proceeding by respondent to determine the standing of "La Opinion" as a newspaper of general circulation, appeals from a judgment in favor of the petitioner. We affirm the judgment.

"La Opinion" is a daily newspaper which has been printed and published in Los Angeles by respondent since 1926. It carries news of a general character, utilizing the telegraphic news service of United Press International and its own full-time reporting staff. The paid circulation of "La Opinion" is in excess of 15,000 including 2,900 regular subscribers. The editorial copy of "La Opinion" is entirely in Spanish. It carries some advertising in English.

Respondent petitioned the trial court that "La Opinion" be adjudicated a newspaper of general circulation qualified to carry legal advertising and notices. Appellant filed a contest to the petition pursuant to Government Code section 6022. The trial court found that "La Opinion" is a newspaper of general circulation and rendered its judgment adjudicating the…