Bob Rucker joined the New Times in 1998 from Sonoma County Independent.[4]
In 2000, the New Times launched the Santa Maria Sun, an independent paper serving northern Santa Barbara County.
In 2005, owner Steve Moss died unexpectedly from complications due to epilepsy.[2][3]
After Moss’ death, ownership of paper transferred to Bob Rucker and Alex Zuniga.[4]
Controversies
In 2002, the New Times was criticized by local community members for publishing an article about the lewd behavior conviction of a local television personality and producer.[5]
In 2006, Jim Mullin became editor of the paper. Mullin’s tenure was short, as he had to resign soon thereafter due to controversy about a story on methamphetamine labs titled, “Meth Made Easy”. The story, which included a recipe for meth, drew national attention and threats to boycott the weekly.[6]
References
- ↑ “NTMG Media Kit 2023 by New Times, San Luis Obispo”. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-21 – via issuu.com.
- 1 2 “Steve Moss”. Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- 1 2 “Steve Moss”. New Times San Luis Obispo. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
- 1 2 “SLO New Times to Stay Locally Owned”. AltWeeklies.com (Press release). Retrieved 2018-10-17.
- ↑ “TV Couple Flees After SLO New Times’ Story | Industry News”. AltWeeklies.com. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- ↑ “SLO New Times Meth Story Sparks Controversy | Industry News”. AltWeeklies.com. Retrieved 2018-10-17.