Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Visalia Times-Delta Entry Title: Coverage of Creek Fire Entry Credit: Joshua Yeager Judge Comment: Very finely written, with points concisely made, good selection of quotes. All three stories submitted are of consistent quality, which is very good.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Pasadena Star-News Entry Title: With mammoth Bobcat fire looming, firefighters draw battle lines along Mt. Wilson’s steep slopes Entry Credit: Bradley Bermont Judge Comment: Great bookends - lede and ending. Good rhythm and bridging from one part to the next. It made you want to keep reading.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Daily Independent Entry Title: California's Secret Fire Entry Credit: Jessica Weston, Lauren Jennings Judge Comment: Intriguing story, a good read that can capture and maintain the attention of readers.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Marin Independent Journal Entry Title: Point Reyes wildfire reshaping wilderness Entry Credit: Will Houston Judge Comment: An educational piece, with good details. Reads very well.
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: Record Searchlight Entry Title: Zogg Fire probe Entry Credit: Damon Arthur Judge Comment: Lede draws you in. An informative story. A good read.
