2019 SD-SPJ Awards With Judging Comments

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1	Division Name	Category Name	Award	Credits	Organization	Entry Title	Comments	Competition Comments

2	Audio	Business/Consumer Report - Single Story or Series	First Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	Developer, fishermen reach deal to help save San Diego's storied fishing industry	This shows what happens when a story is followed over time--the complete picture comes into focus. Detailed, balanced look at what happened when a developer met with Fishermen to work out how a waterfront area should be developed.
3	Audio	Business/Consumer Report - Single Story or Series	Second Place	Michael Lipkin	KPBS	The Next Big Idea	An interesting inside look at startups and their financial challenges such as raising funds and failure. Hearing from the entrepreneurs involved in trying to fund their companies provided an interesting first person perspective.
4	Audio	Business/Consumer Report - Single Story or Series	Third Place	Steve Walsh	KPBS	Troops are marrying each other, making more challenges for the Pentagon	This story explored a subject that many people probably never think about--the challenges facing married couples in the military and what is being done to ease their situation. Good job.
5	Audio	Community services program or series	First Place	Jill Castellano, Brad Racino	inewsource	Follow The Money	This series lays out and explains the various propositions that California voters would find on the ballot in a clear conversational manner that was easy to understand. The discussion would hold the listener's attention, especially since its features were of a reasonable length. Great job!
6	Audio	Community services program or series	Second Place	Steve Walsh	KPBS	San Diego Struggles To Find Root Cause Of Veteran Suicide	Not too many in the general public probably know much about the suicide problems among veterans, but this program lays it out, combining facts with personal accounts. A powerful effort.
7	Audio	Community services program or series	Third Place	Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh	KPBS	KPBS Personal Finance Series: Your Money	This series is full of useful information that can be used by any listener. Well produced.
8	Audio	Feature Series	First Place	Maya Trabulsi	KPBS	Fecal Transplants: Is Regulation Limiting Access To Health?	This series explore fecal transplants, a relatively little known medical procedure that has been successfully used to treat some infections. The series does a good job of explaining what the transplants involve and when they are medically approved, Good sound bites from a patient and doctor involved in fecal transplants.
9	Audio	Feature Series	Second Place	Phil Farrar, Kevin Finnerty	KOGO-AM	Shattered in 1968: San Diego Remembers	A walk through history covers what happened during the tumultous year of 1968. Good sound clips bring it all back.
10	Audio	Feature Series	Third Place	Brooke Ruth, Maureen Cavanaugh	KPBS	Series of interviews with authors speaking at The San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books	An interesting series that gives authors a chance to discuss their nooks in detail. More stations should try this programming.
11	Audio	Feature story	First Place	Andrew Bowen	KPBS	San Diego's Biggest Infrastructure Need Isn't Streets - It's Storm Drains	All citizens are impacted by storm water and drainage, whether they realize it or not. This story details the poor state of San Diego's storm drain systems and what it will take--at a staggering cost--to fix it,
12	Audio	Feature story	Second Place	Phil Farrrar, Kevin Finnerty	KOGO-AM	Shattered in 1968: San Diego Remembers; The Tet Offensive	1968 was a pivotal ear in American history and this 50th anniversary program brings it back, especially from sound bites of that time.
13	Audio	Feature story	Third Place	Brooke Ruth	KPBS	First Person: Living In A Car In San Diego With 3 Children	Using first person storytelling makes the story stronger through an authentic voice.
14	Audio	Investigative/Enterprise - Single Story	First Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	Security gaps at San Diego shipyards put billion-dollar Navy warships at risk	First-rate investigative reporting uncovers a major story.
15	Audio	Investigative/Enterprise - Single Story	Second Place	Steve Walsh	KPBS	VA Struggles To Reach Other-Than-Honorable-Discharge Vets In Need Of Help	Solid job of bringing the subject to the attention of the audience and keeping the VA accountable for its responsibility of reaching these veterans.
16	Audio	Investigative/Enterprise - Single Story	Third Place	Tarryn Mento	KPBS	Some (Not All) Refugees Find New Homes After Improper Resettlement Practices	Good reporting. It is good to see that follow up is involved here as it is an ongoing situation that deserves monitoring.
17	Audio	News	First Place	Jill Castellano	inewsource	How San Diego fueled California's gas tax repeal effort	Interesting coverage of the battle to repeal a state gas tax.
18	Audio	Podcast	First Place	Steve Walsh	Free the Pendleton	Free The Pendleton 14	This is a story many people didn't know about or had forgotten. A disturbing -- yet fascinating -- story emerges thanks to good classic investigative reporting.
19	Audio	Podcast	Second Place	Scott Lewis, Sara Libby, Andrew Keatts, Adam Greenfield	Voice of San Diego	VOSD Podcast: The Voice of San Diego Election Draft	A unique approach to the traditional topic of elections.
20	Audio	Podcast	Third Place	Beto Alvarez, Luis Cruz, Luis Gomez, Abby Hamblin, Lara Hochuli	The San Diego Union-Tribune	To Live In America	An effective series that has the subjects tell in their own words about what it means to be ab immigrant living in America.
21	Audio	Sports story	First Place	Maya Trabulsi	KPBS	A Big Win and a Bigger Loss for San Diego's State Champions	A story within a story--how a student produced a documentary about an athlete and friend who committed suicide. Both tales are moving and the story makes good use of archival play-by-play sound.
22	College Media	Best Newspaper	First Place	The Daily Aztec Staff	The Daily Aztect	The Daily Aztec
23	College Media	Best Newspaper	Second Place	San Diego Mesa College Mesa Press Staff	San Diego Mesa College	Mesa Press
24	College Media	Arts/Entertainment story	First Place	Brenden Tuccinardi	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Film students explore sexism in surfing with upcoming documentary	This article is expertly written and so appropriate for today's #metoo movement. Never did I consider sexism in professional surfing, but now I'm hooked on seeing the completed documentary. I love the irony of Castillo and Myers doing a documentary on sexism in one field while living it in the filmmaking field.	Having all 3 top stories written by Brenden Tucccinandi is a testament to his writing. It's sharp and honest. He knows how to play on the heart strings, while teaching his readers about various subjects. He can write about anything.
25	College Media	Arts/Entertainment story	Second Place	Brenden Tuccinardi	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Rapper J.I.D. brings Q&A session, spontaneous performance to campus		Having all 3 top stories written by Brenden Tucccinandi is a testament to his writing. It's sharp and honest. He knows how to play on the heart strings, while teaching his readers about various subjects. He can write about anything.
26	College Media	Arts/Entertainment story	Third Place	Brenden Tuccinardi	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Student vocalist looks beyond opera's physical demands		Having all 3 top stories written by Brenden Tucccinandi is a testament to his writing. It's sharp and honest. He knows how to play on the heart strings, while teaching his readers about various subjects. He can write about anything.
27	College Media	Column	First Place	JoseLuis Baylon	Southwestern College Sun	From Pluto to Plato	These columns are extremely thoughtful and well written. The writer us erudite but manages to share his ideas clearly, which means the average reader can follow him. Interesting cultural references.
28	College Media	Feature photo	First Place	Natalie Mosqueda	Southwestern College Sun	Salvador Barajas	This photo was taken at an interesting angle and really shows the artist at work. Nicely cropped,
29	College Media	Feature photo	Second Place	Brittany Cruz-Fejeran	Southwestern College Sun	Magical Moment	Not sure what the magical moment was, but this photo captures it. Interesting shot.
30	College Media	Feature story	First Place	Katy Stegall	Southwestern College Sun	Childhood Lost	A provocative piece that's multi-layered. The photos provide cohesiveness while adding to the details. Including quotes and facts of holocaust survivor, Phil Pressel, adds to the moral aspect of the article.
31	College Media	Feature story	Second Place	Natallie Rocha	The Point, PLNU	PLNU ALUM PAYS IT FORWARD AND PASSES THE TORCH	Ms Rocha has me standing on the sidelines watching Eric Weber pay it forward. Speaks volume around mentoring. Expertly written.
32	College Media	Feature story	Third Place	Lauren J. Mapp	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Neon signs shining light for new generation	Who would have thought I could enjoy an article about neon lights? Very detailed; well researched. I learned a lot.
33	College Media	Headline	First Place	Ramona Lopez	Southwestern College Sun	Math adjunct's journey anything but linear	Clever play on words draws the reader in to what otherwise might be passed over as a dull story about a math teacher.
34	College Media	Headline	Second Place	Marty Loftin	Southwestern College Sun	Starving Artists Club hungry to help others	Another good play on words that draws the reader into the story.
35	College Media	In-depth reporting story	First Place	Natallie Rocha	The Point, PLNU	STUDENT'S DEATH STARTS CAMPUS CONVERSATION ON MENTAL HEALTH	A sensitive, well-written piece that provides the reader with an understanding of the young man who died. Good use of quotes from his family and friends provide important insight.
36	College Media	Layout & Design (story or series)	First Place	Alyssa Pajarillo	Southwestern College Sun	Governing Board Election: Special Edition	The layout is clean with headlines that pull in the reader's eye. Photos are nicely cropped and the use of the blue as the secondary color adds to the overall effectiveness of the layout.
37	College Media	Layout & Design (story or series)	Second Place	Alyssa Pajarillo	Southwestern College Sun	One Small Step: Special Edition	Attractive and effective layout.
38	College Media	Layout & Design (story or series)	Third Place	Alyssa Pajarillo	Southwestern College Sun	Judge blames police for provoking fight	Effective and effective layout.
39	College Media	Multicultural story	First Place	Aileen Orozco	Southwestern College Sun	Shunted GI returns home	This story, which the paper covered a few years ago, is about the little known subject pf deported veterans getting back on their feet in America. The quotes from the veterans are strong and, along with the photos, add to the overall impact of the story.
40	College Media	Multicultural story	Second Place	Katy Stegall	Southwestern College Sun	Community comes together to defend Chicano Park	A well-written, well written story provides a good look at why and how the protesters gathered at Chicano Park.
41	College Media	News photo	First Place	Aileen Orozco	Southwestern College Sun	Deported Veterans	As with many news photos, this one needs no words. The officer's agony says it all. The capturing of his shadow adds to the power of this photo.
42	College Media	News photo	Second Place	Victoria Sanchez	Southwestern College Sun	Childhood Lost	The sadness portrayed here is evident. A good news photo that is strengthened by a good cropping job. Your eye goes to the girl in the center.
43	College Media	News photo	Third Place	Marco Figueroa	Southwestern College Sun	One Job Should Be Enough	Good job capturing an active scene. The speaker stands out and his energy is apparent.
44	College Media	News story	First Place	Will Fritz, Andrew Dyer	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Lecturer who led mascot retirement fight discriminated against white student because of her race, investigation finds	This comprehensive coverage of a controversial subject--and person--is impressive, Multi-sourced with strong quotes results in a balanced piece.
45	College Media	News story	Second Place	Bella Ross	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Sigma Nu fraternity ousted from campus by national chapter	A well- written detailed account. If problems with a campus fraternity being suspended. The reporter dug up the details and provided good context by referencing similar situations on other campuses.
46	College Media	News story	Third Place	Jake Smiley	The Mesa Press, Mesa College	Controversial YouTube video puts officer on leave	Good reporting and writing.
47	College Media	Newscast	First Place	Heder Casas, Juan Gomez, Celia Jiménez	San Diego City College	Newscene en Español
48	College Media	Opinion/Editorial	First Place	The Daily Aztec Editorial Board	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Editorial: 2018 A.S. elections short on choice and change	A well-written and reasoned editorial that addresses a subject that should be of interest to the entire student body: that so many student government positions are going unchallenged in the election. It tell students why they should care and hopefully served as a call to action.
49	College Media	Opinion/Editorial	Second Place	The Daily Aztec Editorial Board	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Editorial: Greeks need to get it together	Another outstanding editorial that addresses a major problem within a traditionally important segment of college--Greek life. The writer builds a strong case made stronger by the use of concrete examples.
50	College Media	Opinion/Editorial	Third Place	Marty Loftin	Southwestern College Sun	Sun staff kicked out of 'white dialogue' meeting	This editorial details an appalling situation: the student press barred from public campus events. It discusses why this is a violation of the First Amendment and calls the college to task for permitting it. It hopefully resulted in action.
51	College Media	Original Illustration or Cartoon	First Place	Mikayla Moore-Bastide	Southwestern College Sun	Black is beautiful	Very effective illustration for the story.
52	College Media	Review/Criticism	First Place	Julianna Ress	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Ariana Grande, Carly Rae Jepsen deliver necessary variations of self-empowerment	Mr Fritz has educated me in an entertaining way. He's analyzed the two performers and their empowerment anthems and has persuaded me that each singer is portraying "different kinds of self-love". Examined albums with deep perception and knowledge.
53	College Media	Review/Criticism	Second Place	Lauren Lee	The Mesa Press, Mesa College	"This is America" music video shakes the country
54	College Media	Review/Criticism	Third Place	Brenden Tuccinardi	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Sure Sure bring infectious grooves to Voodoo Room
55	College Media	Sports photo	First Place	Brittany Cruz-Fejeran	Southwestern College Sun	Madame Butterfly	Good shot captures the action close up. Did she win?
56	College Media	Sports photo	Second Place	Victoria Sanchez	Southwestern College Sun	Drive Time	Captures the action well, right down to the player's facial expression. You can feel the bodies collide!
57	College Media	Sports photo	Third Place	Abraham Jewett	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Senior forward Damian German is mobbed by teammates after assisting on a goal during the Aztecs' 2-1 loss to Washington on Oct. 7 at the SDSU Sports Deck	Sharing a moment with teammates...photo is well cropped.
58	College Media	Sports story	First Place	Brittany Cruz-Fejeran	Southwestern College Sun	Olympic Medalist Helps Athletes Clear Every Hurdle	Well-written profile with a strong lead and good quotes.
59	College Media	Sports story	Second Place	Aaron Tolentino	The Daily Aztec, SDSU	Junior college transfer brings strikeouts to SDSU	Cleanly written story that lets the reader know all about this new pitcher who is a transfer.
60	College Media	Sports story	Third Place	Brittany Cruz-Fejeran	Southwestern College Sun	Cheerleaders Overachieve Despite Underfunding	This provides a detailed look at the challenges faced by the school's cheerleaders. She shows their determination ans the success it has led to. Well written story is accompanied by good photos.
61	Daily Reporting and Writing	Arts/Entertainment story	First Place	George Varga	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Coda? Elton John, Slayer, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, Ozzy Osbourne head growing list of 2018 farewell tours	"Should I stay or should I go?" It's not just a line from a Clash song but a key question facing musicians embarking on farewell tours or vowing they will never retire. George Varga writes with a sense of history and obvious mastery of subject in a story that could not be more timely.	A very competitive category with impressive entries across the board. I am sorry I couldn't award more than three prizes since it's obvious that San Diego boasts skilled and knowledgeable arts and entertainment writers and reporters.
62	Daily Reporting and Writing	Arts/Entertainment story	Second Place	Maureen Cavanaugh, Kurt Kohnen	KPBS	El Vez Brings Mr. Bob's "Unhappy Hour" To The Casbah Monday Night	A well-handled interview with a performer who can leave audience members wondering if they should laugh, cry or cringe -- or just applaud.	A very competitive category with impressive entries across the board. I am sorry I couldn't award more than three prizes since it's obvious that San Diego boasts skilled and knowledgeable arts and entertainment writers and reporters.
63	Daily Reporting and Writing	Arts/Entertainment story	Third Place	Martina Schimitschek	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Under Roxana Velásquez, San Diego Museum of Art is welcoming all	The writer avoids the temptation to simply interview the executive director of the San Diego Museum of Art and bolsters her story with quotes from other experts in the field and numbers that underscore an artful transformation.	A very competitive category with impressive entries across the board. I am sorry I couldn't award more than three prizes since it's obvious that San Diego boasts skilled and knowledgeable arts and entertainment writers and reporters.
64	Daily Reporting and Writing	Breaking news story	First Place	Alexander Nguyen, Dave Summers	NBC 7 San Diego	Wrong-Way Driver Causes Fiery, Fatal Crash on I-805 in University City	Good job of covering a fiery car crash. Provided important details for viewers
65	Daily Reporting and Writing	Breaking news story	Second Place	Doug Porter	San Diego Free Press	Lori Saldaña, Mickey Kasparian, and the Lincoln Club: Revenge Served Three Ways
66	Daily Reporting and Writing	Business story	First Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	Saving San Diego's storied fishing industry	This coverage is important as it details what can be accomplished when two sides -- developers and fisherman -- work together to save the historic San Diego waterfront. Good quotes show how the compromise was reached.
67	Daily Reporting and Writing	Business story	Second Place	Bianca Bruno	Courthouse News	The Two Sides of Unique California Labor Law	This explores a state law that many readers may not be familiar with. It's very educational piece that will catch many readers by surprise.
68	Daily Reporting and Writing	Business story	Third Place	David Hasemyer	InsideClimate News	3 Dozen Shareholder Climate Resolutions Target Oil, Gas and Power Companies	Very well written and detailed look at stockholder resolutions an energy company is facing.
69	Daily Reporting and Writing	Column	First Place	Chris Reed	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Chris Reed columns	Well-written columns explore some interesting topics. Good work!
70	Daily Reporting and Writing	Column	Second Place	Gayle Lynn Falkenthal	San Diego Daily Transcript	En Garde!	Interesting column topics are explored here.
71	Daily Reporting and Writing	Column	Third Place	Neil Senturia	The San Diego Union-Tribune	I'm There For You Baby by Neil Senturia	Writer addresses some unusual topics and shows why they are worth writing about.
72	Daily Reporting and Writing	Crime/courts Story	First Place	Greg Moran	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Earl McNeil died inside a system that had both harmed and helped him, for decades	Excellent reporting and writing detail the story of a many who literally lived and died within the criminal system. It asks as many questions as it answers.
73	Daily Reporting and Writing	Crime/courts Story	Second Place	Lyle Moran	Voice of San Diego	Anatomy of a Sitting Judge's 'Astounding' Loss	Shows an inside look at local politics and how a sitting judge was unseated. Very educational for voters.
74	Daily Reporting and Writing	Education story	First Place	Lyle Moran	Voice of San Diego	Beset by Problems, Thomas Jefferson Law School Is Trying to Avoid a Death Blow	This story opens with a strong lead and proceeds to lay out the reasons the Thomas Jefferson Law School is struggling for its existence. Clearly written and well documented. It details the school's various problems in solid detail.
75	Daily Reporting and Writing	Education story	Second Place	Will Huntsberry	Voice of San Diego	Most Major Donors to San Diego Unified Bond Campaigns Win Big Contracts	An eye-opening look at how donors to support a school referendum then benefit by landing huge contracts from the school district. Well written and the chart helps illustrate what was going on.
76	Daily Reporting and Writing	Education story	Third Place	Lauryn Schroeder	The San Diego Union-Tribune	School district plans to oust charter school to make way for apartment complex	This story does an excellent job os unraveling and explaining a rather odd proposed use for school bond money.
77	Daily Reporting and Writing	Environment story	First Place	Ry Rivard	Voice of San Diego	San Diego's Water Authority Has Reignited a Century-Old Water Dispute with Local Tribes	Voice of San Diego chronicles the decades-long attempts by a group of North County Native American tribes to regain their rights to water as they face off against corporate interests. It's a focused and coherent look at the tangled web of litigation and legislation behind this ongoing battle for territorial rights.	This was a competitive category, with several strong contenders exploring the impact of California's many environmental challenges.
78	Daily Reporting and Writing	Environment story	Second Place	David Hasemyer	InsideClimate News	This Tiny California Beach Town Is Suing Big Oil. It Sees This as a Fight for Survival	This compelling account of a beach townâs attempts to take big energy companies to court and hold them accountable for their role in climate change offers plenty of food for thought. It brings home the immediate effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels, on coastal towns whose economies are built on an increasingly fragile foundation. A companion sidebar traces the awareness of the effects of fossil fuels on climate, and illustrates how these companies have been aware of the problem for decades.	This was a competitive category, with several strong contenders exploring the impact of California's many environmental challenges.
79	Daily Reporting and Writing	Environment story	Third Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	Earthquake safety: Touring a few of San Diego's most iconic buildings	This interview with a geologist takes the reader on a walking tour of several of San Diego's older buildings, which were constructed before new earthquake regulations required reinforced buildings and looks at what could happen to them during an earthquake, making the threat to life and property very real. It offers plenty of information on the issue with a companion Q&A where the expert answers reader questions.	This was a competitive category, with several strong contenders exploring the impact of California's many environmental challenges.
80	Daily Reporting and Writing	Feature story	First Place	Peter Rowe, Cristina Byvik	The San Diego Union-Tribune	PSA crash at 40: A page of San Diego history 'written in blood'	Peter Rowe and Cristina Byvik examine a devastating anniversary with sensitivity and superb reporting, never forgetting the 144 lives lost or the city tragically and forever changed on Sept. 25, 1978.	This category was bursting with good entries. Features are often undervalued by everyone but the all-important readers or viewers.
81	Daily Reporting and Writing	Feature story	Second Place	Andrea Siedsma, Neal Bloom	Fresh Brewed Tech	Original Godfathers of San Diego Tech	This is a fun, fascinating and comprehensive then-and-now look at tech pioneers who changed the way we listen to music, shop and -- let's face it -- live. An excellent package.	This category was bursting with good entries. Features are often undervalued by everyone but the all-important readers or viewers.
82	Daily Reporting and Writing	Feature story	Third Place	George Varga	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Vans Warped Tour, now in its 24th and final year, will bid farewell with a sustained roar	George Varga explores the end of a musical and pop-culture era in a vivid story that mixes history, quotes from players such as onetime up-and-comer Katy Perry and the reason the Warped Tour was (as one interviewee says) "like social media in real life."	This category was bursting with good entries. Features are often undervalued by everyone but the all-important readers or viewers.
83	Daily Reporting and Writing	Health story	First Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	Dangerous human research alleged at San Diego VA; Rep. Peters vows action	This story uncovers yet another major issue at a VA hospital -- using patients for medical research without full disclosure. Well written and deserves followup.
84	Daily Reporting and Writing	Health story	Second Place	Karen Kucher	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Firefighters focus on clean air, bodies and gear to try to cut cancer risk	A topic that deserves wider coverage is explained her, Good job.
85	Daily Reporting and Writing	Housing/Development Story	First Place	Leonardo Castaneda	inewsource	Eastlake homeowners pay millions in Mello-Roos school taxes but money goes elsewhere	This drilled down deep to show how tax money supposedly earmarked for schools is going to other projects. Well reported and written and presented the facts clearly.
86	Daily Reporting and Writing	Housing/Development Story	Second Place	Phillip Molnar	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Pushed out by high prices, these San Diegans left for greener pastures	This story puts a face on why people are moving away from San Diego in order to find lower-cost housing elsewhere. Good presentation of facts.
87	Daily Reporting and Writing	Housing/Development Story	Third Place	Frank Gormlie	San Diego Free Press	The History of San Diego's 30 Foot Height Limit	An interesting look at how the height limit for San Diego buildings was developed.
88	Daily Reporting and Writing	Investigative/Enterprise story -- single subject	First Place	Brad Racino	inewsource	HiCaliber Horse Rescue	A wonderful and deep exploration of a scandalous nonprofit that managed to escape thorough scrutiny from watchdog agencies until this reporter pulled all the pieces together to demonstrate the horrors and potential malfeasance going on. Simply great work that demonstrated results.	This was a really, really tough decision all around. San Diego should be proud that so much great investigative journalism is ongoing there.
89	Daily Reporting and Writing	Investigative/Enterprise story -- single subject	Second Place	Hoa Quach Sanchez, Bob Porterfield	Patch	Hidden Body, Falsified Records: Inmate's Death Plagues CA Prison	This is the kind of reporting - on a possible prison murder that other reporters ignored - that makes people understand the value of journalism. Great, in-depth look not only of the actions and mistakes that led to the man's death, but the larger issues that played into it.	This was a really, really tough decision all around. San Diego should be proud that so much great investigative journalism is ongoing there.
90	Daily Reporting and Writing	Investigative/Enterprise story -- single subject	Third Place	Phillip Molnar	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Consultant makes money on 'dream house' raffles, even if nobody wins a home	Raffles have become such a ubiquitous part of American culture, it's easy to see why no one had bothered to explore this one in particular. But the results were stunning, with great insight into a system that seems to have little accountability - until this reporter made the participants take a second look.	This was a really, really tough decision all around. San Diego should be proud that so much great investigative journalism is ongoing there.
91	Daily Reporting and Writing	Multicultural story	First Place	Nat Krieger	San Diego Free Press	Mexican Post Card: Goin' to the Dogs
92	Daily Reporting and Writing	Multicultural story	Second Place	Bianca Bruno	Courthouse News	Asylum-Seekers Build Community While Waiting at US Border
93	Daily Reporting and Writing	Multicultural story	Third Place	Kai Oliver-Kurtin	USA Today	Eight ways to experience Asia in Vancouver
94	Daily Reporting and Writing	News Feature Story	First Place	Lisa Halverstadt	Voice of San Diego	How the City Ended up Buying a Shuttered Skydiving Center to Help the Homeless	Superior reporting documenting the connections between the mayor, a real-estate financier and other business people, painting a portrait of political expedience rewarding a failed business and doing nothing for the city.
95	Daily Reporting and Writing	News Feature Story	Second Place	Lauryn Schroeder	The San Diego Union-Tribune	Rep. Duncan Hunter points to his wife and 'whatever she did' in campaign finance scandal	Excellent research and insightful in-court observations.
96	Daily Reporting and Writing	News Feature Story	Third Place	Kelly Davis	Voice of San Diego	Restraining Inmates in Labor Is Supposed to Be the Exception - in San Diego, It's the Norm	Excellent topic, but it's unclear how the reporter learned of the restraining practice.
97	Daily Reporting and Writing	Opinion/Editorial	First Place	Peter Zschiesche	San Diego Free Press	We Were Not Here \| 1968	String memories -- and lessons - -from a soldier who was in Vietnam in 1969.
98	Daily Reporting and Writing	Opinion/Editorial	Second Place	Joni Halpern	San Diego Free Press	Dear San Diego Free Press …	It is sad when a newspaper goes out of business. A very meaningful goodbye.
99	Daily Reporting and Writing	Opinion/Editorial	Third Place	Jeeni Criscenzo	San Diego Free Press	Homelessness and Capitalism: Some Untold Truths
100	Daily Reporting and Writing	Political/Government story	First Place	Jill Castellano	inewsource	Democrats spent 37 times the contribution limit on Nathan Fletcher. And it's legal.	Thanks to the use of public records. This is a revealing look at how campaign donation limits can easily be bypassed. Voters should use it as a chance to get a good look at one of today's political realities.