We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. This week, the Vallejo Sun was honored with three prestigious awards from the California News Publishers Association (CNPA). These accolades are a testament to our commitment to delivering impactful and in-depth journalism that matters to our community.
We are proud to announce that our coverage has been recognized in the following categories:
First Place for Health Care Coverage
Our in-depth investigation into the tragic case of a man who died after waiting eight hours for treatment at Kaiser Vallejo received top honors. You can read the full story here: Man died in Kaiser Vallejo waiting room
Third Place for Coverage of Homelessness
Our ongoing coverage of homelessness, which highlights the challenges faced by our most vulnerable residents, was awarded third place. The award winning coverage includes a powerful story about a family left on the street following the towing of their RV. Read more here: Vallejo tows RV trailer, leaving family on street, arrests activist
Third Place for In-Depth Coverage
Our detailed reporting on the dangerous consequences of recent police pursuits in Vallejo also received third place. We dug into the details of a recent fatal police pursuit and put it into context through a deep dive into statewide pursuit data. Read the full story here: Recent Vallejo police chases leave people injured or dead
These awards recognize our commitment to telling important stories that aren't being told elsewhere. But producing this kind of journalism is time consuming and expensive.
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