Examiner Editor in Chief Deirdre Hussey has left the newspaper after more than 10 years. Initial reports say that Hussey resigned from the paper amid a change in ownership, however, the new owners say that her departure was a "mutual decision."
Todd Vogt, president and publisher of the Examiner, told SF Weekly on Wednesday that after speaking with Hussey, the two decided to part ways effective immediately. Her abrupt departure included a nice severance. "Her institutional knowledge will be missed, but I think a fresh start and some fresh ideas in the Editor-in-Chief chair will be good," Vogt said.
The staff was informed of the decision Wednesday afternoon. The paper has started a search for a new editor in chief.
"Everyone is personally sorry to see her go, but professionally, everyone agrees a change is welcomed," Vogt told SF Weekly.
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