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  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Eli Broad Wants to Buy Los Angeles Times (Again)

    First Magic Johnson and Guggenheim Baseball purchase the Dodgers from the dreaded Frank McCourt. Now local billionaire Eli Broad is once again teasing us with the possibility that he could buy the Los Angeles Times and kick its loathed ownership -- the Tribune Co. and its tard of a chairman, Sam Ze ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2011

    The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

    What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of your content comes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

    Flickr/dubh​ What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free), it's where most of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    iPad Killer Sought by Tribune Co., Corporate Parent of L.A. Times: Try Not to Laugh

    Newspaper suits want to go head-to-head with this.​The Chicago-based geniuses at the Tribune Co., corporate parent of the Los Angeles Times, have their sights set on an iPad killer. Really. Because nothing says "future-forward high-tech hub" like the land of hot-dogs and coronary disease. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2011

    Los Angeles Times For Sale? Speculation Spikes After Parent Company Isolates Paper's Leadership

    Buy it now.​Extra, extra, read all about it. Buy your Los Angeles Times here. No, really. Buy the Times: the whole paper, the offices, printing presses -- everything. That's the longtime fantasy of many an editorial employee at one of the nation's finest news operations. Especially after the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Web Surfing: A Roundup of News from L.A. Food Blogs & Beyond

    -- Michael Voltaggio to open Ink next year. [Daily Dish] -- Jose Andres blasts Congress over pending school lunch bill. [Chicago Tribune] -- Just one dish: District's spam sliders. [Eating L.A.] -- Divided We Eat, on class and food in America. [Newsweek] -- T minus 3: A laid-back guide to Tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Resignation Of Tribune Co. Innovation Guru Lee Abrams Inspires Cheers In Los Angeles Times Newsroom

    Lee Abrams has a smart phone, so you know he's innovative.​Lee Abrams' classic memos to employees of the Tribune Co., the parent of the Los Angeles Times and KTLA, are some of the most brilliant we've ever seen when it comes to making content "pop." When news hit Times staffers Friday that Ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    The Thursday Edition: A Roundup of Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections mid-week. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is free ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2010

    L.A. Sales Tax Tied For Highest in Country With Chicago; 5 Reasons L.A. Is Cooler Than Windy City

    That's the black angel of death, which goes along with taxes​ Los Angeles has the highest sales tax in the country -- 9.75 percent, tied with a bunch of other California cities, plus Chicago, according to a survey by CCH, a tax and accounting firm. No one likes taxes, but sales taxes are the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2010

    Tribune Deal Never Should Have Happened, Bankruptcy Court Finds

    Tribune headquarters.​The Chicago Tribune reports that A new trove of documents in the Tribune Co. bankruptcy case shows former and current executives used overly optimistic projections and an investment's bank's stamp of approval to allow a group led by Sam Zell to buy the company even though ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Los Angeles Times Parent Company Proposes Golden Parachutes To Top Executives

    ​Chicago-based Tribune Co., which owns the Los Angeles Times and KTLA News, is trying to hand out hefty severance packages to its top executives. While more and more reporters are being cut from its payroll, Tribune Co. filed a new plan Thursday that would give its top 43 executives hefty seve ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Learn How To Make A Successful News Site From Old Media Geniuses At The Los Angeles Times

    ​To local news hounds, the Los Angeles Times is an unstoppable juggernaut of content, polished, A-list reporters and breadth still unmatched by all but a few media organizations across the land. And, almost unquestionably, it's an organization that still doesn't "get it" when it comes to the w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2010

    Lawyers Cash In On Los Angeles Times Bankruptcy

    ​The 15-month-old bankruptcy reorganization for Los Angeles Times (and KTLA News) parent Tribune Co. has been really successful ... for the lawyers. In a breathtaking statement, the company's namesake Chicago Tribune reports (bravely, we might add) that "law firms and other professionals have ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2010

    Plate Spinning: Listings From the Past Week

    Some food for thought from local, national and international news sources from this past week: --A chicken is worth half its weight in water. [LAT] --Bring home the family, bring back dinner. [Chicago Tribune] --Synthetic alcohol might provide a buzz without addiction or hangovers . [Pop Sci ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2009

    Plate Spinning: Listings From the Past Week

    Some food for thought from local, national and international news sources from this past week: --Jonathan Gold, Eric Alperin, Mark Peel and more on the best dining neighborhoods of 2009. [EaterLA] --Early '90s flashback for the LA Times Test Kitchen. [Daily Dish] --Anthony Bourdain pays tri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2009

    The Wednesday Edition: A Roundup of Today's Newspaper Food Stories

    SapphireBlue22stack of newspapers​What's the country reading today food-wise? Here's a roundup of some of the food-related stories from other newspapers, many of which print their food sections on Wednesday. And remember, even if you don't actually buy papers these days (or not; this paper is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    The Scofflaw Cocktail: A Drink Deadwood Fans Would Love

    Photo credit: HBO.comWhat to watch with your Scofflaw cocktail​I don't know about you, but I still mourn the loss of Deadwood, the cancelled HBO series starring ill-tempered, foul-mouthed Al Swerengen. So when I come across words that sound as poetically filthy, even Shakespearean, as the rest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2009

    Morning Sixpack: A News Roundup

    Catalina Boaters Missing The Coast Guard is searching for two men who set sail on a 27-foot boat Friday from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Cruz. Associated PressThe Cardinal Makes an Offer Cardinal Roger Mahony will announce today that the L.A. Archdiocese will invite LAUSD Students to participate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2009

    Red Ink Dept.: L.A. Times to Drop Letter "A" in Headlines

    In a move widely seen as an attempt to save on ink and paper costs, the L.A. Times has begun to eliminate the letter "A" from its print-edition headlines, replacing it with "O." The change will apparently be phased in gradually and today took the form of South Bay Congresswoman Jane Harman's last na ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2009

    Ethnic Media Pummeled By Economy

    An Associated Press story reports that the state's ethnic newspapers, especially those in Los Angeles, are now succumbing to the recessionary pressures that they had previously seemed immune to. Unlike mainstream English-language newspapers and periodicals that have suffered declining circulations, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    Zellout! Tribune Co.'s Bankruptcy Stokes Anti-Semitic Bloggers

    Among other things, the Tribune Company's announcement that it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection has reliably sparked a chorus of anti-Semitic comments in the far-right blogosphere. (Sam Zell photo via Gawker)

  • News

    June 14, 2007

    The Chandlers' Last Gasp

    Their L.A. Times era ends not with a bang, but a trust-fund transaction

  • News

    April 5, 2007

    Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid

    The Sopranos-like takeover of Tribune Co. could mean cement shoes for employees

  • News

    March 29, 2007

    Dangerous Liaisons

    More hanky-panky than a whorehouse in LAT opinion section

  • News

    February 1, 2007

    Goodbye Baquet, Hello O'Shea

    The Chicagoan comes out fighting

  • News

    December 21, 2006

    Shades of Brown

    The L.A. Times’ Latino problem

  • News

    November 9, 2006

    Deal or No Deal

    Broad, Burkle, Geffen... when it comes to the Times, whose briefcase is bigger?

  • News

    December 1, 2005

    Attack of the Philistines

    Strip-mining the L.A. Times

  • News

    July 21, 2005

    Baquet Begins - Web Exclusive Update

    Inside the L.A. Times upheaval

  • News

    May 4, 2000

    Changing Times

    The new guys take over at our favorite daily

  • News

    April 6, 2000

    The Other Paper

    La Opinión braces for the future with the Tribune Co.

  • News

    March 30, 2000

    Times of Angst

    Tribune honcho can’t quite reassure L.A. staffers

  • News

    March 23, 2000

    The End of Times

    Dammit, it was the “hometown” that we liked most about our hometown rag

  • Film+TV

    December 16, 1999

    The Golden Age of Cinema?

    Dammit, it was the “hometown” that we liked most about our hometown rag

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