Excitement at the Examiner

Lots of excitement at the SF Examiner these days about Carly Schwartz, its new editor. 

The boss, Clint Reilly, is excited about hiring Schwartz:

“I’m excited by everything Carly brings to the table: deep, firsthand knowledge of San Francisco, an entrepreneurial spirit, nuanced understanding of digital media platforms and industry trends, a keen editorial perspective, and sparkling educational credentials, among other things. She is uniquely qualified to help us build The Examiner of tomorrow.”

Schwartz is excited about her new job:

“As we emerge from the pandemic, I’m excited to create a platform that unites San Francisco’s diverse communities through storytelling, and to find new ways to make an impact under the umbrella of a storied legacy brand.”

The name seemed vaguely familiar. A quick search of the archives turned up an example of Schwartz's "deep knowledge of San Francisco," when she belatedly joined the mob formed to destroy Ross Mirkarimi back in 2012, though she didn't know much about Mirkarimi's policy positions or whether he was actually guilty of anything.

That's the thing about joining a mob---no credentials or qualifications are required.

But an important qualification Schwartz has to be the SF Examiner's editor: She's a dedicated cyclist: Riding A Bike Every Day Will Change Your Life For The Better.

Like the SF Chronicle, under Schwartz's leadership the Examiner will surely continue to support the bike fantasy in the city, like this recent story: Anti-car in the Examiner: Driving will be the new smoking.

And continue censoring stories that undermine that fantasy.