Sacramento Biz Journal editor resigns

Ron Trujillo, the editor of the Sacramento Business Journal in California, has resigned after five years in the position.

A story on the paper’s site states, “Trujillo, 44, says he has no immediate plans and will continue to oversee the 12-person newsroom until an editor is hired, likely during the next several weeks. Publisher Joanna Wessman has started a national search for the position.

“”It’s a great job, and has been a wonderful experience,’ said Trujillo, who also files business reports for Capital Public Radio in Sacramento. ‘I know many will speculate about my departure, but it was my decision and something I’ve been thinking about for the past few months. Joanna has been a great boss and friend, and very supportive. I have a great newsroom, and will miss the excitement, from the breaking web stories to putting the newspaper together every week.

“‘But, after a couple years of very long work weeks, it’s time to find more balance in my life. I don’t want to be 55 years old and realize that I can take great care of a building and a newsroom, but have overlooked friends and family — or some of my own needs.’

“Wessman appreciates his efforts during the past five years and applauds his move.”