1. Define what “local” means before news is selected
North Fair Oaks is recorded as a CDP in San Mateo County. A news page can mention a community, county, state, court, agency, roadway, or legal development, but those geographic references do not mean the same thing. A firm serving North Fair Oaks should decide whether its useful coverage is limited to the CDP, extends across San Mateo County, or addresses California developments that affect local readers. Bosseo’s public description says Legal News matches stories to practice areas and states; it does not establish a North Fair Oaks-specific coverage promise.
Recommended approach
Bring a written geographic policy to the consultation. Separate North Fair Oaks, San Mateo County, and California into distinct review categories. Require each proposed page to explain why the geographic connection matters to the firm’s practice rather than treating every California story as local.
