LA Times

Organization

A major newspaper criticized for its media bias and for making political endorsements, which Carolla argues compromises its journalistic integrity.


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Summary

The Los Angeles Times, founded in 1881, is a prominent American daily newspaper and the largest in the Western United States. Historically known for its civic boosterism and anti-labor stance, which led to a headquarters bombing in 1910, the paper evolved into a national publication under Otis Chandler in the 1960s. Currently headquartered in El Segundo, California, the organization has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes but has faced significant financial and structural challenges in the 21st century. These include a decline in readership since 2010, a shift in ownership to Patrick Soon-Shiong in 2018, and a major staff reduction of over 20 percent in January 2024. The paper's struggles are largely attributed to a disrupted advertising model dominated by tech giants like Google and Facebook, alongside the rise of citizen journalism. As of 2025, the owner has announced plans to take the company public to ensure its long-term viability.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Owner

    Patrick Soon-Shiong (Nant Capital)

  • Editor

    Terry Tang

  • Founded

    1881-12-04

  • Founders

    Nathan Cole Jr., Thomas Gardiner, Eliza Ann Otis

  • Publisher

    California Times

  • Headquarters

    2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, United States

  • Pulitzer Prizes

    Over 40 awards

  • Staff Reduction

    Exceeding 20 percent of headcount (January 2024)

  • Print Circulation

    79,100 units

  • Online Subscribers

    500,000 (as of 2022)

  • Parent Organization

    Los Angeles Times Media Group

Timeline
  • The newspaper begins publishing as the Los Angeles Daily Times. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1881-12-04

  • The organization is incorporated as the Times-Mirror Company. (Source: Web Search (UCLA Library))

    1884-01-01

  • The headquarters is bombed due to the paper's anti-labor union stance. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1910-10-01

  • Otis Chandler becomes publisher and shifts the paper's focus to national news. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1960-01-01

  • The staff votes to unionize for the first time in the paper's history. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2018-01-01

  • Patrick Soon-Shiong acquires the Los Angeles Times. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2018-06-01

  • The headquarters relocates from downtown Los Angeles to El Segundo. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2018-07-01

  • The staff finalizes their first union contract. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2019-10-16

  • Editorial focus shifts back toward California and Southern California regional news. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2020-01-01

  • The paper implements its largest-ever staff reduction, exceeding 20 percent of headcount. (Source: Document ebe1f88d-428a-4f23-a40c-fcfb4a705668)

    2024-01-01

  • Owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announces plans to take the newspaper public within one year. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2025-07-01

Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Times is an American daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881. Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo since 2018, it is the sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 79,100. As of 2022, it had 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong, it is a subsidiary of the Los Angeles Times Media Group, and published by California Times, the paper has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes since its founding. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to labor unions, the latter of which led to the bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. As with other regional newspapers in California and the United States, the paper's readership has declined since 2010. It has also been beset by a series of ownership changes, staff reductions, and other controversies. In January 2018, the paper's staff voted to unionize and finalized their first union contract on October 16, 2019. The paper moved out of its historic headquarters in downtown Los Angeles to a facility in El Segundo, near Los Angeles International Airport, in July 2018. Since 2020, the newspaper's coverage has evolved away from national and international news and toward coverage of California and especially Southern California news. In January 2024, the paper underwent its largest percentage reduction in headcount—a layoff exceeding 20 percent, including senior staff editorial positions—in an effort to stem the tide of financial losses and maintain enough cash to be viably operational through the end of the year in a struggle for survival and relevance as a regional newspaper of diminished status. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who has owned the paper since 2018, announced in July 2025 that he would be taking the paper public within a year.

Web Search Results
  • Los Angeles Times - Wikipedia

    The _Los Angeles Times_ is an American daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881.( Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo since 2018,( it is the sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 79,100.( As of 2022, it had 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong, it is a subsidiary of the Los Angeles Times Media Group, and published by [...] Los Angeles TimesImage 9 Image 10 The front page of _Los Angeles Times_ on July 10, 2021 TypeDaily newspaper FormatBroadsheet Owner Los Angeles Times Communications LLC (Nant Capital) Founders Nathan Cole Jr. Thomas Gardiner "Thomas Gardiner (publisher)") Eliza Ann Otis PresidentPatrick Soon-Shiong Editor Terry Tang Founded December 4, 1881; 144 years ago(1881-12-04) (as _Los Angeles Daily Times_) Language English Headquarters 2300 E. Imperial Highway [...] The _Los Angeles Times_ photographer John L. Gaunt Jr.'s photo _Tragedy by the Sea_ _(pictured)_ won the 1955 Pulitzer Prize for Photography. The image was published April 3, 1954.( The _Los Angeles Times_ received the 1984Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for the newspaper series "Latinos "Latinos (newspaper series)")".( _Times_ sportswriter Jim Murray "Jim Murray (sportswriter)") won a Pulitzer in 1990.

  • Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives in Library Special ...

    The Los Angeles Times was founded in 1881 and was incorporated as the Times-Mirror Company in 1884. The collection consists of photonegatives as well as photographic prints documenting events and people in Southern California, the U. S., and the world. The material originates from the Los Angeles Times newspaper and includes glass negatives (circa 1918-1932), nitrate negatives (circa 1925-45), and safety negatives (circa 1935-1990). Also includes prints and negatives from the Los Angeles

  • Archives - Los Angeles Times

    You may want to try external search engines (include “latimes.com” in your search) as well as the Times site search. Search first by a phrase, keywords, dates, a snippet of text or author. Standard search techniques can help, such as putting an exact phrase in quotes. If you have the print headline and want to find the article on the website, it’s best to search for a key part of the headline because the headlines may be different. What if I see more than one headline in a search? [...] For Subscribers eNewspaper All Sections _________________ LA Times Studios Business • AI & Tech • Automotive • Banking & Finance • Commercial Real Estate • Entertainment • Goods & Retail • Healthcare & Science • Law • Sports Decor & Design Dentists Doctors & Scientists Fitness Hot Property Live & Well Orange County Pets [...] Times Everywhere 404 by L.A. Times Facebook Instagram LA Times Today Newsletters Photography Podcasts Short Docs TikTok Threads Video YouTube X (Twitter)

  • Los Angeles Times: News from California, across the nation and world

    Produced by LA Times Studios, a member of the LATMG, featuring news, entertainment and lifestyle content, plus live views across the Southland. Front Page of Today's L.A. Times ## Read today’s eNewspaper ## Top Stories LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: Downtown was wet again on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 as another storm passed through the Southland. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) # Epic stretch of SoCal rainfall muddies roads, spurs beach advisories. When will it end? [...] Schaben / Los Angeles Times) [...] ESTRELLA / AFP via Getty Images)

  • Los Angeles Times Historical Archives (ProQuest)

    Digitized reproduction of the Los Angeles Times from its beginnings. Currently contains 1881-2016. Searchable by (keywords, author's names, articles, dates, etc.) or browseable by full page or issue. Includes photos, graphics and advertisements. URL: Access: Remote access with library card Database Categories: Adult History, Geography & Genealogy Newspapers Digital Library Research ERM Date: May, 2014 Electronic Resource of the Month, May, 2014 LAPL ID: 100 117

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