Angelica Obioha Joins The OBSERVER As Managing Editor

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Angelica Obioha Joins The OBSERVER As Managing Editor

Continuing the expansion of its editorial team, Sacramento OBSERVER Publisher and President Larry Lee announced this week that distinguished journalist Angelica Obioha will join the publication as Managing Editor. Obioha […]

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