The article focuses on David D. Hiller, publisher of "The Los Angeles Times" newspaper. Since his appointment in 2006, Hiller has been a controversial figure at the newspaper who has replaced two different editors due to disputes about staff cuts Hiller insists are necessary to improve the paper's profit margins. Hiller is ridiculed by many employees for his fondness for playing a major role in the city's social scene.
Focuses on 'The Los Angeles Times,' a newspaper in Los Angeles, California. Changes made to the newspaper after its parent company, Times Mirror, was acquired by the Tribune Company; Decline in readership when paper was divided into different regional editions; Decision of Tribune to abandon the regional operations and return to one edition; Role of John S. Carroll as editor and John Puerner as publisher.
Talks about a deal by `The Los Angeles Times' with the Staples Center to share profits from a magazine about the arena. Reaction of the newspaper's employees to the deal; Details on the protest of the employees; Other issues that troubled editors; Profile of Kathryn Downing, publisher of the paper; Information on a letter of apology written by Downing for the staff.
Published
1999
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