Coastsider.com, an online news site, from a small community

Barry Parr is an example of a person who puts his money where his mouth is.

Serving a small community, Half-moon Bay, with only two roads coming into the town, in north California. He does it part time. He is looking at getting advertising.

He did some groundbreaking journalism and provide an alternative to large media. He sees the Tyee as an inspiration.

He faces a big ethical problem because his town is so small, he is afraid selling advertising may mean he must lower his standards.