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Monterey County Weekly, Sacremento News & Review Win SPJ Freedom of Information Awardsnew

The James Madison Freedom of Information Awards recognize Northern California organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information.
SPJ NorCal  |  02-03-2016  4:00 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Monterey County Weekly Awarded First Amendment Coalition Free Speech and Open Government Award

Mary Duan and Sara Rubin received the recognition for their years-long effort to unearth public records, conduct interviews and produce an ambitious series outlining the story behind the story of a sexual abuse case involving Father Edward FitzHenry and the Monterey Diocese. (FULL STORY)
Monterey County Weekly  |  12-11-2015  9:00 am  |  Press Releases

Monterey County Weekly Publishes Investigation of Diocese of Monterey

The 10,000-plus word investigative report tracks an alleged sexual abuse scandal within the Diocese of Monterey and the church's attempt to keep the real story from the public. (FULL STORY)
Monterey County Weekly  |  10-29-2015  10:00 am  |  Press Releases

Alt-Weeklies Raise Over $6 Million for Community Nonprofits

More than $6 million was collectively raised for local nonprofit charities through the 2014 year-end “Give!” campaigns held by Willamette Week, Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly and INDY Week. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  02-19-2015  1:00 pm  |  Industry News

Judge Lifts Seal on Documents Sought by Monterey County Weeklynew

Monterey County Weekly had been seeking documents in the case of Father Edward Fitz-Henry, a Catholic priest suspended amidst allegations he molested a teenage parishioner in Salinas, Calif. and may have abused other young boys decades ago.
Monterey County Weekly  |  12-13-2013  4:18 pm  |  Legal News

Four Alt-Weeklies Aim to Raise 4.7 Million for Non-Profits

Colorado Springs Independent, INDY Week, Monterey County Weekly, and Willamette Week have kicked off their annual "Give!" campaigns. (FULL STORY)
Give!  |  11-15-2013  11:45 am  |  Industry News

Monterey County Weekly Wins Release of Records in Priest Sex-Abuse Casenew

A judge has issued a preliminary decision that Monterey County Weekly can obtain documents and deposition transcripts in the case of Father Edward Fitz-Henry, a Catholic priest suspended amidst allegations he molested a teenage parishioner in Salinas, Calif. and may have abused other young boys decades ago.
Monterey County Weekly  |  11-13-2013  7:00 pm  |  Legal News

Monterey County Weekly Celebrates 25th Anniversarynew

Here's to 25 more years of "the best fish wrap, birdcage liner, and fire starter" in Monterey County.
Monterey County Weekly  |  11-01-2013  11:00 am  |  Honors & Achievements

CNPA Honors Nine AAN Publications

Palo Alto Weekly picked up the coveted general excellence award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. (FULL STORY)
CNPA  |  05-06-2013  1:35 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Navy Admits Detaining of Monterey County Weekly Photographer Was Illegalnew

U.S. Department of Defense Police overstepped the bounds of their authority in detaining and threatening to arrest a Monterey County Weekly photographer who was taking pictures of the Naval Postgraduate School's exterior.
Monterey County Weekly  |  04-15-2013  10:36 am  |  Legal News

Monterey County Weekly Building Obtains LEED Platinum Rating

The US Green Business Council certified the Monterey County Weekly Building as LEED Platinum Existing Building, the first existing commercial building to obtain the USGBC's highest designation in Monterey County. (FULL STORY)
Monterey County Weekly  |  03-26-2013  4:30 pm  |  Press Releases

Monterey County Weekly Goes Guerrilla for 'Best of' Video

The Monterey County Weekly 'Best of' edition clocked in at "152-pages of sheer awesomeness." (FULL STORY)
Monterey County Weekly  |  03-15-2013  5:05 pm  |  Industry News

Three AAN Members Raise $3.7 Million for Local Non-Profits

The 2012 year-end "Give!" campaigns by Colorado Springs Independent, Monterey County Weekly, and Willamette Week raised a combined $3.7 million for local non-profits. (FULL STORY)
AAN  |  02-04-2013  3:40 pm  |  Honors & Achievements

Biden Visit Leads to Spat Between Monterey County Weekly and Local TV Stationnew

Local NBC affiliate KSBW falsely accused Monterey County Weekly of paying for access to Obama/Biden fundraiser.
Monterey County Weekly  |  07-17-2012  5:16 pm  |  Industry News

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