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Juan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring. Sort of.
By Nicholas David at Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The local journalist and mentor to many will soon retire from his post as chair of City College’s journalism department, which he’s held since 1985.
Juan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring. Sort of.
Key takeaway Juan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
Juan Gonzales' retirement from City College's journalism department will be felt throughout San Francisco's media landscape. As a mentor to many, his influence extends beyond the classroom to the newsrooms of the city, where his former students now work. The journalism department at City College has long been a launching pad for careers in local media, and Gonzales' guidance has helped shape the voices that tell San Francisco's stories. His departure marks a significant transition for the department, which will need to find a new leader to carry on his legacy. The city's journalism community will be watching to see how the department evolves under new leadership, and how Gonzales' retirement will impact the pipeline of talented young journalists who have come to define the city's vibrant media scene. His continued presence in San Francisco, even in retirement, will undoubtedly remain a source of wisdom and inspiration for local journalists.
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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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What is this story about? The local journalist and mentor to many will soon retire from his post as chair of City College’s journalism department, which he’s held since 1985.
Juan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring. Sort of.
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