Michelle Blouin-Williams was the only candidate interviewed by the New Beginnings committee.
Posted inInside the News Room
Lens wins 10 Press Club awards, including four first-place trophies
The honors were given out at the 58th Annual Excellence in Journalism event.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
The fire this time: What will history say about a nation so prone to violence?
We may be near a turning point, but will it be a push back against hatred or a deeper dive into the abyss?
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Trumpistas, Brexitistas and hipsters: shared anxiety about class identity
Our skill parsing gender and racial bigotry has blinded us to a deeper and equally destructive bias.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
3 criticize former parking director, 1 offers praise in employment hearing
Longtime employee wants Civil Service to overturn city’s recommendation to fire her.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
IG official says city’s ex-parking chief hindered investigation of her officers
But in appeal of her dismissal, administrator denies accusation, says she was fired for blowing the whistle.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Opinion
Trump with tea and crumpets: What Brexit says about England — and America
At the heart of the fiasco called Brexit was a dark force all too familiar over here: racism
Posted inCriminal Justice, Opinion
The Gusman mess: Maybe it’s time to reconsider how we pick our sheriffs
Is running a jail all that different from the responsibilities that come with other important city jobs?
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics, Investigations
State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay
Gusman hasn’t provided proper paperwork to show they’re eligible for a $500 monthly pay bump.
Posted inLand Use, Opinion
Whole-home short-term rentals: quick cash, long-term damage to the city
A landlord calls for banning a rental option that would increase his cash flow.