Berkeley Scanner wins 'Truth to Power' press freedom award
Emilie Raguso was among eight journalists and news outlets recognized in the 39th annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards.
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Opinion: Pamela Price does not get to decide who's a journalist
A version of this piece was originally published over the weekend in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Alameda County DA restores Berkeley Scanner press access
"Emilie Raguso is welcome to attend future press conferences organized by the office of the Alameda County District Attorney," the office said.
First Amendment groups ding Alameda County DA's office for violating press freedoms
"The First Amendment prohibits the government from arbitrarily excluding specific reporters from access to press conferences," they wrote.
Pamela Price barred me from her press conference: First-person
In recent months, Price's office removed me from her media email list without explanation. Today, she refused to let me into her press conference.
Today: The Berkeley Scanner celebrates 1 year in business
This has unquestionably been the most challenging, satisfying and thrilling year of my professional career.