Los Angeles Times Faces Severe Layoffs Amid Editorial Turmoil

Democratic lawmakers express concern, urging alternative solutions to maintain a robust press.

The Los Angeles Times, owned by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, is facing severe layoffs with reports suggesting up to 20% of the newsroom could be cut.
Two senior editors, Sara Yasin and Shani O. Hilton, have recently left the newspaper, adding to the turmoil within the newsroom.
Democratic members of Congress from California, including Rep. Adam Schiff, have written a letter expressing concern about the potential layoffs and the impact on the availability of essential news.
The lawmakers suggested the Times could follow the example of The Washington Post, which recently offered buyouts instead of layoffs to reduce staff.
Soon-Shiong responded to the lawmakers, highlighting his significant investment in the paper and asking what they could do to help preserve a free and robust press.