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LA Times layoffs

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by playthrough, Jul 14, 2008.

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  1. SF_Express

    SF_Express Active Member

    Yeah, I have to agree with MileHigh ... that doesn't sound like he's working another week.
     
    SF_Express, Jul 14, 2008
    #13
  2. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I didn't think so - curious though if that's when this is effective and he's out this week (vacation, personal days, whatever). I probably wouldn't be able to type straight, either, but it does raise the question.
     
    Moderator1, Jul 14, 2008
    #14
  3. Editude

    Editude Active Member

    Someone I trust sent me a note saying at least six Times sports staffers will be leaving.
     
    Editude, Jul 14, 2008
    #15
  4. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    It's at least that many.
     
    MileHigh, Jul 14, 2008
    #16
  5. Claws for Concern

    Claws for Concern Active Member

    Bob Rowher is a very nice, very talented man and a talented leader. I worked as a prep football freelancer for him when he was based in the Times' Orange County office. He was a great help to me as a young reporter. I wish him all the best.
     
    Claws for Concern, Jul 14, 2008
    #17
  6. Piotr Rasputin

    Piotr Rasputin New Member

    Jaime Cardenas is good people, and he did a nice job on MLS last year.

    I do hope Grahame Jones is safe, but who knows?

    Can't believe Larry Stewart is out. Another great newspaper gives its readers more reasons to cancel their subscriptions.
     
    Piotr Rasputin, Jul 14, 2008
    #18
  7. thegrifter

    thegrifter Member

    this is all just sooo fucked up!
    why aren't any business reporters doing stories on this shit.
     
    thegrifter, Jul 14, 2008
    #19
  8. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    "Oh, stop your whining. All these layoffs are mental. There are no problems with newspapers." _ Phil Gramm.
     
    SockPuppet, Jul 14, 2008
    #20
  9. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    I heard one of their desk guys _ Jay, don't know his last name _ is out. He's the guy who runs the TheWizOfOdds site, a great college football site.
    May the Zell-ott bastards face eternal damnation and empty stock portfolios.
     
    SockPuppet, Jul 14, 2008
    #21
  10. SockPuppet

    SockPuppet Active Member

    The guy's name is Jay Christensen, out after two decades.
     
    SockPuppet, Jul 15, 2008
    #22
  11. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    I'm told that Peter Yoon, a writer for 12 years at the Times, is another one out.
     
    playthrough, Jul 15, 2008
    #23
  12. MMatt60

    MMatt60 Member

    You could picture Bill Dwyre --- he's now a columnist, right? --- resigning at any moment in disgust.
     
    MMatt60, Jul 15, 2008
    #24
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