Thank you, @CNPAservices. It was an honor to share the stories of Santa Cruzans who are bringing the natural world into sharper focus. Kudos also go to my editor, @stevepalopoli, for giving me free range to adapt this piece as the pandemic unfolded.
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Feature Story Weeklies Winners:
First: @paloaltoweekly, Sue Dremann, Feature Story, Weeklies: 25,001 & over
Second: @GoodTimesSC, Alisha Green (@alisha_writes), Feature Story, Weeklies: 25,001 & over https://t.co/5PejRl7cNi #CNPAwards
Thank you, @CNPAservices! We're thrilled to have recognition for our cover story on conservation photography: https://t.co/pkEiICJiqt
And for the story about the wild year at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: https://t.co/Mxwobz39P9
Today is my last day at @GoodTimesSC. After coming down with some mysterious ailments six years ago, I’ve made a lot of progress in my health. But it’s time for me to focus my undivided attention on de-stressing and healing, so I can keep feeling better. Be well, everyone. 1/3
Imagine if SEO and audience engagement were regularly taught and framed in journalism school as a part of journalism’s key function to serve and inform citizens in a democracy.
This thought brought to you by searching for and reading my local news orgs’ voter guides.
I'm thrilled that news outlets want to hire more journos to cover race. But I also wish there was just as much of a focus on making sure beats like biz/politics/tech/health were more diverse.
Race isn't some niche subbeat - it kind of affects everything in our lives.
People need to understand just how insidious and routine racism is in the tech industry. Please read the personal stories many Black entrepreneurs shared with me and @mcbridesg. https://t.co/QaISJWrgen
As the church bells gong in the distance, dozens of Washingtonians have taken a knee in 8 minutes of silence to honor #GeorgeFloyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer who knelt on his neck for 8 minutes — well after he was unresponsive. Day five of protests in #DC.
White and non-black allies:
We need you to speak up. Amplify our voices. Share support and resources. Talk to your family and friends. Take some time to read up on history. Donate to organizations doing credible work. Bail funds.
Don't be silent.
Pull up. Show up.
“If you, as a White person, would like to be treated the way Black people are in this society, stand."
Watch who stands in response to Jane Elliott’s invitation.
Sunday's entire @nytimes front page is a partial list of Covid-19 victims. "The 1,000 people here reflect just 1% of the toll. None were mere numbers."
I wrote about what it was like to attend yesterday's historic #caleg hearing, temperature checks, tech glitches & all — and what came out of it: 1) CA is in a recession, potentially a significant one; and 2) "devastating" budget cuts loom on the horizon https://t.co/Sd1t8mX9jP
California’s record decade-long job expansion is officially over.
In March, state saw 4th-biggest monthly jump in job losses ever, and lots of people still reporting problems filing for benefits.
https://t.co/pKjII7VLVW
Unable to leave their homes to seek support, shelter-in-place orders can create more challenges for people experiencing domestic violence. Advocates want people to know that confidential help is available 24 hours a day: https://t.co/zG5RwlCInL
What comes after shelter-in-place? In this week’s cover story, @pierceweekly details what government leaders and health experts are assessing for deciding how and when to ease off shelter-in-place measures.
https://t.co/PMrZ6fQP8U
This is a big deal. Reporters should ask any institution or individual working on a covid-19 drug or vaccine if they will take the same pledge https://t.co/m8RRIgN2Al
People across Santa Cruz County are rallying to help each other during the coronavirus outbreak. If you're looking for ways to support local businesses, community groups, and nonprofits, find a growing list of resources here:
https://t.co/pHNAcg7jTX
Media are classified as essential businesses under the state’s shelter-in-place order, and we’re continuing to put out a new issue every week. You can always find the digital version of this week's print issue and archives of past issues here:
https://t.co/PMkhDGvUyk