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We’re honored to share some good news from the newsroom.
Stocktonia earned five awards from the California News Publishers Association at its annual journalism gala, recognizing our work in local government coverage, feature writing and community engagement. It’s a proud moment for our team and a reminder of why local, nonprofit journalism matters.
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Stocktonia earns five CNPA awards
By Stocktonia Staff Reports
Stocktonia News earned five awards at the California News Publishers Association (CNPA) excellence in journalism awards gala held at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City Hotel on May 17. The nonprofit, local community news site, which was founded in 2022, was recognized in categories ranging from coverage of local government, feature stories and community engagement. Veteran journalist Michael […]
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