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City reporter for @redbluffnews | Former @Beniciaherald, @THR & @theorion_news| Fashion influencer according to @sullyengels

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George Johnston’s Biography

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Born in San Fransico and raised in the foothills of northern California, my interest in journalism has been in me since first remembering listening to radio news stations in the back of my parents' car.

It was not till college that my interest became a job. I joined Chico State's college newspaper, the Orion, during my sophomore year. At the Orion, I did a bit of everything from reporting to photography to editing. I was lucky enough to intern at the Hollywood Reporter and even had a few arti…

George Johnston’s Journalist Portfolio

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Cell tower gets OK from county supervisors

Cell tower gets OK from county supervisors

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved a wireless use permit for a proposed 67-foot cell tower - de…

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Businesses keep their cool through snowstorm

Businesses keep their cool through snowstorm

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Inventor creates new golf training aid, Prescott jobs

Inventor creates new golf training aid, Prescott jobs

A Prescott inventor has created a tool to help golfers improve their game, and he is making a point to keep h…

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Need2Know: New boutique business open; wine bar opening; restaurant could open soon

Need2Know: New boutique business open; wine bar opening; restaurant could open soon

A weekly feature informing the public what is happening within the business community

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County falls shy of top on list of highest paid administrators in state

County falls shy of top on list of highest paid administrators in state

A story comparing and contrasting the salaries of every County Administrator in Arizona

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Comic books, superhero films: How the movies affect sales

Comic books, superhero films: How the movies affect sales

Finding out if superhero movies affect comic book sales

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Red Bluff Planning Commission to discuss parcel map

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By George Johnston Verified
| San Luis Obispo Tribune Verified
RED BLUFF – The Red Bluff Planning Commission on Tuesday will consider approving a tentative parcel map that may support an airport hangar construction in town. The project applicant/owner, Pete Taylor, is requesting a tentative parcel map, which will result in the split of one parcel into two parcels. According to City Staff, the proposed split will create two planned industrial parcels that will support airport hangar construction.
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Red Bluff Planning Commission to discuss parcel map

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| Red Bluff Daily News Verified
Doulas, once a luxury, are increasingly covered by Medicaid — even in GOP states
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Parting with gratitude

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By George Johnston Verified
| San Luis Obispo Tribune Verified
Dear readers, After starting this journey in journalism a decade ago, six years of which were spent as a reporter for the Red Bluff, I have decided to pursue a job opportunity in Shasta County. There are so many people I need to thank. First and foremost, Chip Thompson for taking a chance on me. Thanks to those who showed me the ropes of Tehama County, while those in advertising and office staff ensured there was solid ground to return to when things got hectic while reporting.
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