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A composite image titled "No Responsive Records," featuring grayscale portraits of five individuals who were killed in encounters with the Vallejo police. Each portrait captures distinct facial expressions, suggesting a personal story behind each individual. Below the images, the text reads, "How Vallejo Hid Killings by Police," highlighting investigative themes.
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Open Vallejo wins journalism honor for exposing hidden killings by police

by Open Vallejo November 1, 2024November 1, 2024
A series of bright orange evidence markers with black numbers are placed on a dark, wet road, indicating evidence at a crime scene. The markers are arranged near a vehicle with a visible license plate, and pieces of debris or evidence are scattered around the markers. Yellow police tape is partially visible, draped near the markers.
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Open Vallejo a finalist for national journalism honor

by Geoffrey King September 5, 2024September 6, 2024
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Open Vallejo wins SPJ Excellence in Journalism Award

by Open Vallejo November 15, 2023December 23, 2023
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Laurence Du Sault wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 10, 2023October 27, 2023
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Open Vallejo wins statewide criminal justice award for journalistic integrity

by Open Vallejo November 10, 2022November 15, 2023
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Open Vallejo wins national journalism honor for exposing secret police ritual

by Brian Howey February 10, 2021October 27, 2023
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Open Vallejo wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 6, 2020October 27, 2023

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