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Juan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring. Sort of.
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Nicholas David , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The journalist has had a long and influential career, mentoring many individuals during his time at City College, which spans several decades, starting in 1985.
A well-known figure in San Francisco journalism is nearing the end of an era. He has been leading the journalism department at City College for many years. Details about his future plans are not entirely clear, but it is known that he will be stepping down from his current role.
Further information can be found through local news sources. The journalist has had a long and influential career, mentoring many individuals during his time at City College, which spans several decades, starting in 1985.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) Reading time: 1 min
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