Observer publisher Steve Hadland is resting at home after undergoing triple bypass surgery last Friday.

He expects to return to the office in Culver City within a few weeks.

Hadland says he greatly appreciates all the well wishes he’s received from his many friends. His cell phone was full over the weekend and callers were told to try again at a later time.

Hadland has conducted work from home each day that he feels better. Editor Mitch Chortkoff, Production Manager Rebecca James, Santa Monica Observer Publisher David Ganeezer and Newspaper Distrubutor Wally Salton have increased their duties in Hadland’s absence.