CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians, won first place in the Best of the West contest for an investigation and mini-documentary titled "Border Patrol said it targeted known criminals in Kern County. But it had no record on 77 of 78 arrestees." They also won second place for an investigation titled "License to Kill," which revealed how the California Department of Motor Vehicles routinely allows drivers with horrifying histories of dangerous driving to continue to operate on our roadways, often with deadly consequences.
The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14 states and was founded in 1987 to reward journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.
CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians, won first place in the contest for an investigation and mini-documentary titled "Border Patrol said it targeted known criminals in Kern County. But it had no record on 77 of 78 arrestees.
" The team used extensive public records work, on-the-ground reporting, open-source investigation using social media videos, and an interview with Border Patrol leader Gregory Bovino to expose the truth behind Border Patrol’s Jan. 7 raid on Kern County farm workers. They also won second place for an investigation titled "License to Kill," which revealed how the California Department of Motor Vehicles routinely allows drivers with horrifying histories of dangerous driving to continue to operate on our roadways, often with deadly consequences
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