> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Berkeley Scanner wins 4 California Journalism Awards - URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/07/15/editors-desk/berkeley-scanner-wins-california-journalism-awards/ - Published: 2024-07-15T01:02:29.000Z - Updated: 2024-07-16T22:19:44.000Z - Description: Hundreds of journalists, described by organizers as the best in the state, attended the awards gala Saturday night. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Editor's desk, Community, #articles The Berkeley Scanner has won four first-place California Journalism Awards, for news coverage as well as business sustainability. The winners were announced at a gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Hundreds of journalists, described by organizers as the best in the state, attended the event. There were five finalists in most categories and nearly 3,000 entries overall. The Scanner falls into Division 7, which includes news outlets with fewer than three full-time staffers. It's the smallest division in the contest, which is organized by the [California News Publishers Association](https://cnpa.com/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). ### Breaking news: Police shooting at Toyota in Albany The Scanner won first place in the Division 7 category for breaking news coverage of last year's fatal police shooting at the Toyota dealership in Albany, California. "Working the scene netted this reporter compelling in-the-moment photos and details about the incident ahead of the competition," the judges wrote. "She continued working the story into the next day and was able to turn a nicely written, tight narrative that captured the drama, fear and chaos. She talked to nearby business owners and shoppers who were affected. She pointed out to her readers when official accounts varied. Great job distilling all that information." [After Toyota shooting in Albany, suspect and woman deadWitnesses at the scene said the man delivered coffee to the woman Thursday morning and then returned to the business and killed her.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/09/DSC06490-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/09/21/crime/berkeley-police-active-shooter-albany-toyota/) [‘He just stared’: Albany Toyota shooter ‘didn’t say a word’Authorities say the names of the deceased “will not be released until we have confirmed their identities and notified the families.”![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/09/DSC06394-1-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/09/23/crime/albany-toyota-shooting-update/) *Note:* [*Ariel Nava*](https://twitter.com/arielnavaphoto?ref=berkeleyscanner.com)*'s photography featured prominently in the stories.* ### Profile story: Remembering Angel and Jazy The Scanner also won first place in the Division 7 category for a profile story focused on the one-year anniversary of the deaths of [Angel and Jazy Sotelo Garcia](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/jazy-and-angel-sotelo-garcia/). The brothers, both Berkeley High students, were killed at a friend's birthday party, sending shockwaves throughout the Bay Area. The judges described the story as a "slow build" that offered a "good window into the lives of the two victims and their family." "The writer unleashed powerful outrage in the final section," judges said. [Remembering Angel and Jazy: ‘Why my two boys?’ mother asksShe said she hopes the community will help support a scholarship fund that was created by BHS classmates to honor the boys.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/11/BI6A8286-a-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/11/08/jazy-and-angel-sotelo-garcia/angel-jazy-anniversary-scholarship/) ### Local government coverage: Oakland crime reached a fever pitch in 2023 The Scanner also won first place in Division 7 for its coverage of local government, which focused on rising Oakland crime in 2023. "Excellent reporting, informed by great anecdotes and examples, on the growing crime issues in Oakland," the judges wrote. [Rising Oakland crime draws fervent pleas for city actionViolence against women was a recurrent theme throughout the night: “Women are being assaulted. Let’s not sugarcoat this,” one woman said.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/05/FxbE2ZwagAIR7Uk.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/05/31/oakland/rising-oakland-crime-draws-fervent-pleas-city-action/) [Critics, fans of DA Pamela Price clash at Oakland crime meetingThursday night’s public safety meeting with DA Pamela Price showed a divide in the community but also common ground.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/07/pamela-price-BI6A7671-1.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/07/29/courts/pamela-price-oakland-crime-meeting/) [Oakland crime concerns prompt community rally, church forumOfficials spoke candidly Saturday about the need to address lawless behavior in the city.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/size/w256h256/format/jpeg/2022/09/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/2023/09/IMG_0617.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/09/12/crime/oakland-crime-concerns-prompt-community-rally-church-forum/) Other Division 7 finalists and winners across these three coverage areas included Mission Local, Capital & Main, Half Moon Bay Review, Sonoma County Gazette, Santa Clara Weekly, The Pajaronian, Claremont Courier, Fresnoland and The Ark, which is based in Tiburon. ### Berkeley Scanner wins business Sustainability Award The Scanner was deeply honored to win first place in the sustainability category, which recognizes innovation and excellence "in developing new lines of revenue or other financial support that help ensure the viability of a newsroom." The judges were intrigued by The Scanner's unique membership model focused on public safety. Just three finalists, regardless of size, were named across all divisions in the California Journalism Awards. The Press Democrat and The Sacramento Bee were also finalists. ## ****We work for you** ### ****100% member-supported: No ads, no distractions** [Make a one-time gift 🚨](https://buy.stripe.com/dR6bJw7NJ4JVbPa9AC?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) Finally, The Scanner took third place in the online story presentation category for its layout and design. "Organized site with little clutter," the judges said. "Gives you the latest news and photos quickly." The Berkeley Scanner website was built using [Ghost's Headline theme](https://headline.ghost.io/about/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com), with customization by members of the team behind [The Browser](https://thebrowser.com/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com). Read more about the [California Journalism Awards winners](https://cnpa.com/2023-cja-contest-winners/?ref=berkeleyscanner.com) on the California News Publishers Association website. The California News Publishers Association was founded in 1888. ### Related coverage - [Berkeley Scanner wins National Headliner Award for online local news](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/05/08/newsletters/tbs-today-may-8-2024/) (2024) - [Berkeley Scanner wins 'Truth to Power' press freedom award](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2024/03/25/editors-desk/berkeley-scanner-emilie-raguso-wins-truth-to-power-award-first-amendment/) (2024) - [Berkeley Scanner is a finalist for LION journalism awards](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2023/08/11/editors-desk/berkeley-scanner-finalist-2023-lion-journalism-awards/) (2023) 💡 ****The Berkeley Scanner is 100% member-supported. That means no ads, no spam and no distractions. 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