SUNSHINE WEEK: SPJ to honor long-time civic watchdog Mel Shapiro

Courtesy of U-T San Diego

SPJ plans to honor Mel Shapiro — long-time activist, watchdog anda major thorn-in-the-side of government officials.

Join us at the San Diego City Clerk’s office at 2 p.m. Friday when we’ll present Mel Shapiro with this year’s Sunshine award for his efforts over many years.
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What does It Take to be a Backpack Journalist?

Sharon Heilbrunn and Joe Little

Two of the best at the demanding job of backpack journalism provided tips to an eager audience of journalism students and local media at a recent SDSPJ event held at KGTV, 10News.
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Check out our new Facebook page

The San Diego chapter is now on Facebook and we’d like it you’d “Like” us. And feel free to post any journalism-related items you believe would interest our members.
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See video of Gloria Penner’s acceptance speech

Gloria Penner

The SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter honored KPBS senior political correspondent Gloria Penner as the 2011 San Diego Journalist of the Year at its Annual Awards Banquet July 7 at the Bali Hai.

We shot video of her inspiring speech. It’s worth a listen, and you can learn about KPBS’ early history and evolution.

Part 5 and conclusion

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