Awards Archives - Open Vallejo

Open Vallejo wins national journalism award for uncovering in-custody death

by Open Vallejo June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Vallejo Police Ofc. Jeremey Callinan's police car and two Fairfield police cars are seen in the rain at night.

Open Vallejo wins statewide justice and equity reporting award

by Open Vallejo May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

A nighttime sidewalk memorial for Darryl Mefferd: poster boards display photos of Mefferd and others, one naming Vallejo police Sgt. Jeremy Callinan beside a Martin Luther King Jr. quote. Three prayer candles, battery-powered tea lights and small orange paper roses glow in front, while large yellow-chalk letters on the concrete read, “Justice 4 Darryl 12/8/16.”

Open Vallejo investigation named finalist for two journalism awards

by Open Vallejo May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

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.

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.

Open Vallejo a finalist for national journalism honor

by Geoffrey King September 5, 2024September 6, 2024

Open Vallejo wins SPJ Excellence in Journalism Award

by Open Vallejo November 15, 2023December 23, 2023

A woman in her 20s smiling broadly at the camera. She has dark shoulder-length hair and is wearing a crisp white professional shirt. She stands against a background of wood shingles that are pleasantly out of focus due to depth of field.

Laurence Du Sault wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 10, 2023October 27, 2023

Open Vallejo wins statewide criminal justice award for journalistic integrity

by Open Vallejo November 10, 2022November 15, 2023

A photograph depicting the facade of the University of Southern California's Annenberg Hall

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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