The Society of Professional Journalists NorCal announced its winners of the James Madison Freedom of Information Award this week, “recognizing people and organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information.” Among the recipients is the Journal‘s own news editor Thad Greenson, for his investigative story “The Soeth Files” (May 4, 2023). The […]
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NCJ’s Greenson Wins Free Speech and Open Government Award
The First Amendment Coalition has announced its Free Speech and Open Government Award winners for 2023, honoring the work of the Journal‘s own News Editor Thadeus Greenson alongside journalists at The New York Times, Bloomberg and MuckRock. The annual award recognizes “outstanding contributions to the advancement of free expression or the people’s right to know […]
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NCJ Preview: The Soeth Story and New Flatmo Paintings
This week, we’ve got a story years in the making, tracing how a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy is back on patrol after settling a wrongful death suit, opening fire on a security guard and commanding a police dog to bite an already restrained subject. We’re also checking out local kinetic sculpture and mural legend Duane […]
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Fortuna Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $900K
The city of Fortuna has agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a federal wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a man shot dead by police in 2012 after an appellate ruling brought the credibility of the officers involved into serious question. Jacob Newmaker, 26, was shot and killed by then Fortuna Police officer […]