CalMatters journalism honored as ‘impeccable,’ ‘beautifully-written’ and ‘the definition of public service’ in Golden State Journalism Awards

CalMatters won five Golden State Journalism Awards for impact journalism, public health reporting, criminal justice reporting, education reporting, and courage in journalism. Byrhonda Lyons received the impact award for uncovering the California DMV's retention of millions in auction proceeds, leading to a proposed law requiring owner notifications. Sergio Olmos was honored for courageous coverage of immigration enforcement protests.