A new wave of layoffs has hit the Los Angeles Times on Friday, according to multiple reports. The beleaguered newspaper has been operating deeply in the red for years, much to the chagrin of billionaire owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who has recently taken on a more direct oversight role at the paper, leading to several controversies and a further erosion of readership.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/la-times-layoffs-latest-20307200.php
Brutal news... This isn’t just cuts − it’s the dismantling of one of the most importnt journalism institutions on the West Coast and wider... Investigations, local reporting, truth-telling − all on the chopping block.Patrick promised revival, but instead he’s micromanaging, burning cash, and pushing out top talent... The paper’s in chaos and it's costing everyone...
The LA Times isn’t just a newsroom − it’s a public service. Watching it get gutted is a civic tragedy.