Layoffs at the Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times has undergone another round of layoffs on the business side following previous staff cuts. The newspaper's owner cited financial reasons for the cuts, with dozens of employees across various departments being let go. This is part of a trend in the news industry where layoffs and buyouts have been common.

Los Angeles Times AI 'Insights' Tool for Opinion Pieces

The Los Angeles Times will now include AI-generated ratings and alternative viewpoints on opinion pieces, sparking controversy among staff and union representatives.

Los Angeles Times Editorial Controversy

Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong faces backlash from opinion division staff over attempts to align the newspaper with the MAGA movement. Morale at the newspaper hits record lows due to financial struggles and editorial interference.

Internal Reckoning at the Los Angeles Times under Patrick Soon-Shiong's Ownership

Billionaire surgeon Patrick Soon-Shiong's ownership of the Los Angeles Times led to a 'painful internal reckoning' in the newsroom over systemic racism. Soon-Shiong aimed to increase diversity but faced challenges with biased reporting. He eventually made changes to steer the paper away from progressive groupthink.

Controversy surrounding Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong's support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticism of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and criticizes Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Caroline Kennedy. He suggests a tempered approach to political coverage at his paper and has faced controversy over edits to opinion pieces. Soon-Shiong has expressed support for President Trump's pick for HHS despite Kennedy's vaccine skepticism. He advocates for all voices to be heard in a factual and honest way.

Resignation of Harry Litman and Editorial Controversy at Los Angeles Times

Harry Litman resigns from Los Angeles Times accusing the owner of appeasing Donald Trump. LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong faces criticism for editing out critical content in opinion pieces.

Tech-driven “Bias Meter” for Articles by Patrick Soon-Shiong

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of Los Angeles Times, plans to implement a tech-driven “bias meter” for articles to provide readers with both sides of the story. He expressed concern over the echo chamber effect in media and the lack of balance in opinions. The bias meter is set to launch in January.

Resignation of Ex-Los Angeles Times Columnist

Ex-Los Angeles Times senior legal columnist resigns, accusing the paper’s owner of “appeasing” President-elect Donald Trump. Owner faced backlash for not endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election and aiming for non-partisan coverage.

Development of a Bias Meter for News Articles

The owner of The Los Angeles Times, Patrick Soon-Shiong, is working on a tech-driven 'bias meter' to add multiple viewpoints to articles on the paper's website. This comes after the controversy of scrapping a presidential endorsement. The idea is to provide readers with a more well-rounded view of news stories.

Controversy over O.J. Simpson's Obituary

The New York Times faced backlash for framing O.J. Simpson's life as 'ruined' after being charged with double murder. The obituary was criticized on social media and later edited. The Los Angeles Times also made an error in their obituary by mentioning former President Trump instead of Simpson.