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Best of the West awards honor CalMatters’ ‘extensive,’ ‘rigorous’ and ‘incredible’ journalism

The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14 states. The contest was founded in 1987 to reward journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.

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According to CalMatters’s source item, Best of the West awards honor CalMatters’ ‘extensive,’ ‘rigorous’ and ‘incredible’ journalism, The Best of the West contest recognizes work in 14 states. The contest was founded in 1987 to reward journalistic excellence and promote freedom of information.

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