Art Benavidez

With an over 15-year career in journalism and marketing, I have a versatile skill set that translates well to creating meaningful content in today’s market. I can write AP reporter stories, rich SEO keyword content, dynamic blogs, develop thumb stopping social media posts and enhance communications for any entity. I love the written word and the nuances, and analytics, that come with being a stellar copywriter in 2023!


In short, words of consequence matter to me, so does striking the right chord. In my career, I have covered everything from breaking news, sports and civic meetings, along crafting with news releases. In marketing, I have crafted style guides, posted to WordPress, social media calendars, blogs, dynamics, service and brand awareness ads, and much more, while playing an integral part in enhancing a company’s bottom line.


Articles, social media posts and a conceptual ad.

Below you will find examples of organic social media posts, articles involving a broad range of reporting that I have done.

Kern Valley Sun •

Ecological expert says we need to reexamine forest management to be in 'much better shape'

Hanson's book examines ways that we can mitigate wildfires. | Chad Hanson As California, along with regions of the Pacific Northwest, continue to be ravaged by wildfires, Chad Hanson, a forest and fire ecologist and the president of the John Muir Project, said it's prudent that people start rethinking forest management. The John Muir Project is a nonprofit group based in Big Bear City, California, aimed at supporting forest ecosystems. Parts of The Golden State have been devastated by fires t
Kern Valley Sun •

French Fire 'human-caused', 'suspicious,' according to official; Kernville still on warning

The French Fire continues to burn throughout the region. The fire is approximately 19% contained. | Kern County Fire Department/Facebook The French Fire that has ravaged the Kern River Valley was caused by an individual or individuals, according to a Sequoia National Forest spokesperson who hosted a virtual meeting with the Kern County Fire Department Wednesday evening. “We have an excellent team that has been working for the last eight days and has been investigating the cause of the fire,” s
Southern California Record •

L.A.-area cities launch legal challenge of state's new housing development law

Several Southern California cities are expected to file a lawsuit against Senate Bill 9, which will allow single-family homeowners to turn their property into duplexes. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law in September, and it was enacted Jan. 1. The law says that local municipalities cannot deny an application unless it presents a “specific, adverse impact” to public health and safety or the environment. The cities of Carson, Redondo Beach and Torrance have countered that the measure deprives the
Southern California Record •

City of LA, Lear Capital agree to $2.75 million settlement over unfair business practices

A Los Angeles-based gold and silver coin dealer has agreed to a $2.75 million settlement with the City of Los Angeles to settle allegations of unfair and deceptive practices, according to city attorney Mike Feuer. The settlement stems from a 2019 lawsuit filed by Feuer against Lear Capital, Inc. in which he alleged that the company charged customers excessive fees for their investments under false claims. At the time, Feuer said that Lear Capital needed to be held accountable for misleading cu
Southern California Record •

L.A. County pays out $2.5 million in lawsuit over release of photos in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

Los Angeles County will pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit to two families whose relatives perished in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash last year. The Altobelli and Mauser families were suing the county after photographs of the accident were taken and shared by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and firefighters. The families alleged that they had suffered emotional distress due to the circulation of the photos within the departments and there is still a pending lawsuit involving Kobe Bry
Austin Journal •

'A club for all of Austin': Austin FC looking at ways to make matches more affordable

AUSTIN -- Austin FC is looking at ways to boost ticket availability for people who may not be able to afford a way into a soccer match. The Major League Soccer team plays its home games at the 20,500-capacity Q2 Stadium at 10414 McKalla Place in the northern portion of the city. The stadium was a $260 million, privately financed development and can already operate at full capacity. The club has had tremendous support throughout Central Texas. However, some ticket prices are beyond what people