RON SWARNER: CH-CH-CH-CHANGES >>>

Big changes at the The News Tribune:

Last week the paper’s online editor Mark Briggs announced his departure for his own online venture.

Today, the Trib’s food critic Ed Murietta announced he’s leaving for his own online venture.

Next, The McClatchy Company promoted the Trib’s editor David Zeeck to run the business side as president and publisher.

Last, McClatchy asked the Weekly Volcano to be their best friend. We respectively declined.