Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Salinas Californian Entry Title: Mayor Joe Gunter: A straightforward man who believed in action, and in Salinas Entry Credit: Joe Szydlowski Judge Comment: This is a touching tribute. I liked that it included praise from an adversary. It was very thorough reporting and well-written.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Acorn Entry Title: Keys to the kingdom Entry Credit: Eliav Appelbaum, David Lopez Judge Comment: This story would appeal to even non-sports readers. It was very interesting. I liked the connection between the brothers.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Good Times Entry Title: "Music Without Borders" Entry Credit: Steve Palopoli Judge Comment: I felt like I know Keith Greeniger after reading his profile. It showed very thorough reporting and was well-written with nice photos.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Palo Alto Weekly Entry Title: Peninsula singing group offers 'golden guarantee' Entry Credit: Karla Kane Judge Comment: This story had an original take that made it very interesting. I liked the emphasis on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: Camarillo Acorn Entry Title: Camarillo boy is Santa’s little helper Entry Credit: Brooke Stanley Judge Comment: This needed slight editing. I would have liked to see the photo of the boy with the big bag of toys, bigger than him, for a good visual.
