Editor takes Best of Show, 5 first places at Press Club Awards

Times-Advocate editor David Ross took five first places and a Best of Show at the 2026 San Diego Press Club 53rd Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Best of Show and First Place Award for Non-Daily Newspaper Series was for: “Planning Group chair’s gag order would eject members who talk to the press.” Ross won First Place, Criminal Justice, First Place, Humor and First Place in the category of Magazines for his Escondido Magazine piece: “Screwtape Letters coming to Escondido in January.” Judges’ Comments: “The reviewer successfully brings us into the mind of the director, exploring the material and production from different angles… The result is informative and thoughtful. While the work the production is based on is known the world over, it explains why one should experience it with live theatre. Well done!

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