
The Los Angeles Times announced the layoff of 112 newsroom employees, one-fourth of its newsroom staff, marking a historic moment for the 143-year-old institution.The Times Guild, representing the journalists, revealed that 94 were gilded journalists and termed it a "dark day," emphasizing the heavy impact these layoffs would have across the newsroom.
Earlier in the month, Executive Editor Kevin Merida's abrupt departure further underscored the ongoing upheaval within the organization.