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Successfully litigated against a corrupt Northern California sheriff; Restored First Amendment access rights, reinforced Lake County News as the region's most trusted independent newsroom.
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Recognized for extraordinary public service; by Board of Supervisors of Lake County, California, with an official proclamation for exemplary efforts to inform the public during a crisis.
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Recipient of the James Madison Freedom of Information Award; from Society of Professional Journalists Northern California chapter for exposing government corruption.
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Co-founded nationwide professional association LION Local Independent Online News publishers, a group which strengthens the local news industry by helping independent news publishers build more sustainable businesses.