Building a clearer way to understand California
Vitaly Ataev Troshin is the founder and project director of California58. He is a California-based journalist, editor, multimedia producer and digital media entrepreneur whose work has focused on communities, public affairs and digital information projects.
From 2023 to 2025, Ataev Troshin participated in the California Local News Fellowship through UC Berkeley Journalism, reporting with Slavic Sacramento on issues affecting communities across California. His professional background also includes more than a decade in journalism and digital media, multimedia production, WordPress publishing and community engagement.
His additional professional development includes CompTIA A+ training through Loyola Marymount University Extension in 2026 and FAA Part 107 remote-pilot credentials listed in his professional CV.
Why California58
California information is spread across state agencies, 58 county governments, hundreds of cities, public data systems, local newsrooms and thousands of individual websites. California58 is being built to connect those layers in a way that is easier to search, understand and use.
The editorial goal is straightforward: use authoritative sources, explain information in original language, show where facts came from, update material when sources change, and make it easy to reach the official agency whenever a government transaction is required.