San Diego's Custom Event Printer
Custom-printed newspapers and tabloids for weddings, anniversaries, company launches, grand openings, and every celebration worth commemorating. Small runs from 1 to 1,000 copies, printed on real newsprint.
What We Print
Tell your love story in newsprint. Share how you met, the proposal, fun facts about the couple, and the day's schedule. Guests take them home as keepsakes.
Learn more →Brand ImpactLaunch a product, celebrate a milestone, or rally your team with a branded tabloid. Company launches, grand openings, trade shows, and internal events.
Learn more →Personal TouchAnniversaries, birthdays, quinceañeras, retirements, baby showers. Every milestone deserves the front-page treatment with photos and stories.
Learn more →Much More Than Newspapers
Our RISO ComColor FT5230 with Multi-Function Finisher II prints, folds, staples, binds, and hole-punches — all in one automated pass. Here's what we can make for you.
Simple Process
Upload your print-ready design or use one of our free newspaper templates. Our system instantly analyzes your file for ink coverage and page count.
Choose your finishing (half-fold or saddle stitch), number of copies, and delivery speed. Everything prints on real newsprint — it's the only paper we run.
Pay securely with Stripe. We print your order on our RISO press with eco-friendly soy ink and deliver to your door. Same-day available in San Diego.
San Diego Print Works is the production printer for the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle — a weekly newspaper covering the Inland Empire. We know newsprint inside and out because we print it professionally, week after week.
Trusted by Publishers
Regional news publication covering the Inland Empire, California. We handle their full weekly print run — from file to finished product.
Visit hsjchronicle.com→Why Newsprint?
There's something electric about holding a newspaper with your story on the front page. It's tactile, it's nostalgic, and it stops people in their tracks. No one throws away a custom newspaper.
Newsprint gives your event an authentic, editorial feel that glossy brochures and digital screens simply can't replicate. The texture, the smell of fresh ink, the satisfying fold — it creates an experience your guests will remember and keep.
And unlike most printed materials, newsprint is one of the most environmentally friendly substrates available. Made primarily from recycled fibers, printed with soy-based inks, and fully biodegradable in weeks.
The Sustainable Choice
Choosing newsprint for your event isn't just a style statement — it's one of the most environmentally responsible printing decisions you can make.
Newsprint has a 73% recycling rate in the US — higher than any other paper product. Most newsprint is made from 80-100% recycled fiber, making it a truly circular material.
Newsprint fully biodegrades in 2-6 weeks in a landfill or compost pile. Compare that to glossy coated paper (decades) or plastic-laminated materials (centuries). Your event keepsake won't outlive the planet.
Manufacturing newsprint uses up to 80% less water than coated/glossy stocks. No clay coating, no bleaching to bright white, no chemical-intensive finishing. Our RISO soy-based inks are non-toxic and petroleum-free.
Newsprint production generates ~0.45 kg CO2 per kg of paper — roughly half the footprint of coated paper (~0.9 kg). Combined with our energy-efficient RISO printing, your event's carbon impact is minimal.
73%
Recycling rate for newsprint in the US
95%
Less energy than virgin fiber production
0
Toxic chemicals in soy-based RISO ink
Sources: American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), EPA Recycling Statistics, Two Sides North America
Order before 11 AM and receive same-day delivery anywhere in San Diego. Perfect for last-minute events and tight timelines.
No hidden fees, no waiting for quotes. Upload your PDF and see exact pricing instantly. We calculate based on actual ink coverage, not guesswork.
Our RISO ComColor press uses eco-friendly soy-based inks that produce vibrant, rich prints on newsprint. Better for the planet and your event.
San Diego Delivery
Based in San Ysidro, we offer same-day courier delivery across San Diego County and ship nationwide via FedEx/UPS.
San Ysidro, Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach
Starting at $15
Up to 50 copies / 5 lbs
Same-day if ordered by 11 AM
Downtown SD, La Jolla, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Coronado
Starting at $25
Up to 50 copies / 5 lbs
Same-day if ordered by 11 AM
North County, Oceanside, Escondido, and beyond
Calculated at checkout
Based on weight & destination
FedEx/UPS 1-5 business days
Delivery rates scale with order weight and volume. Exact shipping cost calculated at checkout based on your copy count and destination. Large orders (500+) may qualify for free local delivery.
Recent Work
Samples of the work coming off our press every week — and what made each job work.
Full-color 8-page tabloid newspaper for a beachfront ceremony: love story, schedule, and photos on real newsprint. Bilingual layout, saddle-stitched. Delivered the morning before the rehearsal dinner.
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16-page bilingual tabloid newspaper honoring family, court, and traditions. Spanish on the left spreads, English on the right, printed on real newsprint and saddle-stitched.
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Why Choose Us
An honest comparison of what San Diego Printworks delivers versus the common alternatives.
| Capability | San Diego Printworks That's us | FedEx Office National chain | Vistaprint Online-only | Generic local copy shop Neighborhood copy store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Same-day turnaround Orders placed before 11am | ||||
Real newsprint, small runs from 1 copy | ||||
True full-color CMYK | ||||
11×17 ledger prints | ||||
Variable data / mail merge | ||||
Bilingual service (English + Español) | ||||
USD invoicing + US business docs | ||||
Privacy & confidentiality guarantee | ||||
Transparent price quote from uploaded PDF | ||||
Custom envelopes (4×6 through 9×12) |
What Our Customers Say
4.9 / 5from 23 verified reviews
“Saddle-stitched 8-page wedding programs for a 200-guest Imperial Beach ceremony. The couple wanted bilingual layout with gold accents and they absolutely nailed it the day before rehearsal. Paper choice recommendation was perfect — heavier than I'd pick myself and it elevated the whole event.”
Wedding NewspapersDavid L.
Wedding Planner
Paloma Events — Coronado
November 2025
“Imprimimos un periódico bilingüe de 16 páginas para una quinceañera en Chula Vista — en papel periódico real, con grapa al lomo. La familia lloró cuando lo vieron. Precio justo, trabajo perfecto, y lo terminaron en 36 horas. Ya son mi imprenta de confianza para todas las fiestas.”
Celebration NewspapersCarlos R.
Quinceañera Photographer
Estudio Luz — National City
October 2025
Verified reviews from real San Diego Printworks customers.
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Same-day printing available for San Diego orders placed before 11 AM