Julie Watts

Trial By Fire
Societal Concerns

Business and Consumer Reporting
FIRST PLACE “WAGE THEFT: When Bosses Don't Pay”

Judges’ comments: " Low-wage and minority workers are most likely to be underpaid for their time on the clock, but the CBS Sacramento-CalMatters team uncovers more ways in which California businesses may be shortchanging workers’ paychecks, especially if those workers are unaware of labor laws and employee rights. Even when challenging employers for their due amount, various state systems hinder the… Show more

Business and Consumer Reporting
FIRST PLACE “WAGE THEFT: When Bosses Don't Pay”

Judges’ comments: " Low-wage and minority workers are most likely to be underpaid for their time on the clock, but the CBS Sacramento-CalMatters team uncovers more ways in which California businesses may be shortchanging workers’ paychecks, especially if those workers are unaware of labor laws and employee rights. Even when challenging employers for their due amount, various state systems hinder the process and businesses don’t end up paying out, but the reporting uncovers solutions being piloted with success that could be adopted state-wide, and beyond."

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For excellence in reporting about the Capitol, state government or the broader impact of state government decisions.
WINNER “WAGE THEFT: When Bosses Don’t Pay”

Judges’ comments:
"This piece’s focus on wage theft was well-researched and presented in a clear and interesting fashion. Julie humanized the issue by profiling individuals such as a fast food employee who had not received a raise in 17 years. The judges called Julie’s work “a good example of accountability journalism” that… Show more

For excellence in reporting about the Capitol, state government or the broader impact of state government decisions.
WINNER “WAGE THEFT: When Bosses Don’t Pay”

Judges’ comments:
"This piece’s focus on wage theft was well-researched and presented in a clear and interesting fashion. Julie humanized the issue by profiling individuals such as a fast food employee who had not received a raise in 17 years. The judges called Julie’s work “a good example of accountability journalism” that pointed to a lack of enforcement of state law."

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THE COVID LAB: State Secrets Exposed

Continuing Coverage: “State-Sponsored Identity Theft: 'Five Years Later, Looks Like They Were Wrong'"

Hard News - Bouncing Off Of Big Rigs: DUI 911 Call Investigation

Continuing Coverage- “Troubled Water"

Talent-Reporter- "Julie Watts, Getting Answers"

Health/Science Reporting - “Lessons from a Preschool Cell Tower”

Continuing Coverage - California Confidential: EDD Identity Theft Investigation

Technology - “No, we’re still here"

Informational/Instructional- “Best By Sell By How Best To Buy Milk”

Informational/Instructional- “Why Doctors Don't Prescribe the EpiPen Alternative”

Investigative Feature - "Toxic Safety"

Business and Consumer Reporting - "Toddler Has A Credit Card"

Consumer Journalism - Toxic Safety: Investigating Child Car Seat Flame Retardants

Public Service - "Toxic Safety"

Continuing Coverage - "UN-Covered California"

Consumer Journalism - "UN-Covered California"

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Continuing Coverage: “Fool’s Gold”

Continuing Coverage: “Supermarket Shocker”

On-Camera Talent – Reporter: “Julie Watts Reporting”

Reporter of the Year: Julie Watts

Best Serious Feature: “ID Theft Secrets from Behind Bars”

Best Serious Series: “High & Dry – Capitola Flood Investigation”

Best Light Feature: “Outsourced: Silicon Valley Students in India”

Best Spot News Story: “Palo Alto Plane Crash – Watts Reporting”

Video Journalist / Multi-Media Journalist

Specialty Reporting: “ConsumerWatch Investigates”

Excellence in Science Reporting by a Broadcast Meteorologist

Best News Anchor

Multi-Media Reporting: “Surviving Kenya: Through His Lens”

On-Camera Talent – Weather Anchor: “Show Me the Weather”

Cultural Programming: “From Sacramento to Sierra Leone”

Documentary: “From Sacramento to Sierra Leone”