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Awards and honors

Above all, we are grateful to serve the people of Vallejo and surrounding communities. We are humbled to also earn the recognition of our peers. Here is a list of awards and other honors we have received since our launch in 2020.

2021

Selden Ring Special Citation for Investigative Reporting

James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Community News

Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting Semifinalist

2020

James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Citizen

Editor’s picks

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    Open Vallejo lawsuit makes police policies public
  • Vallejo City Manager Greg Nyhoff is seen at the swearing-in for Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.
    City manager weakened Mare Island deal after undisclosed meetings with developers
  • Vallejo City Councilmember Hakeem Brown, right, attends the swearing-in of Police Chief Shawny Williams last November. Elected to the council in 2018, Brown has rapidly consolidated political power by aligning himself with Vallejo’s powerful public safety unions.
    ‘Domestic violence bordering on torture’: records reveal years of allegations against Vallejo councilmember
  • Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.
    Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings
  • Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou poses for a picture with officers Matthew Komoda, David McLaughlin and Kevin Barreto on April 29, 2016. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Komoda would participate in three shootings, McLaughlin in two, and Barreto in one.
    For Vallejo officers who use force, a pattern of promotions and awards
  • Vallejo Chief Assistant City Attorney Randy Risner attends the swearing-in ceremony for Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.
    Vallejo appoints interim city attorney court sanctioned for fraud

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