Times Names OC Edition Editor

Bill Nottingham, previously managing editor at the Los Angeles Times’ Orange County Edition, has been named editor of the edition, effective immediately, it was announced Monday by Shelby Coffey III, executive vice president and editor of The Times.

Nottingham, whose 11 years with the Times include seven years with the Orange County Edition, will oversee its 170-member editorial staff and will report to Robert G. Magnuson, president of the edition.

Nottingham replaces Martin Baron, who is leaving The Times.

“Bill Nottingham is not only a superb journalist but one with vast experience serving our Orange County readers,” Coffey said.

“Bill’s previous experience in the Orange County Edition newsroom and most recently as managing editor for news is an invaluable asset,” said Carol Stogsdill, who is senior editor and vice president of The Times and who oversees The Times’ California and regional news coverage.

Nottingham, 46, came to The Times in 1985 as a staff writer for the Southeast/Long Beach Edition and in 1988 was named assistant section editor. He became assistant city editor of the Orange County Edition in ’89 and city editor in ’93. Nottingham has been managing editor since ’95. Before The Times, Nottingham was a staff writer for 12 years at the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times.