Doug Frantz

Revolving Door: Cox's Scott Shepard to Sen. Kerry Staff - Posted February 17, 2009
FBDC has learned Scott Shepard is leaving Cox's Washington, DC Bureau to join the staff of Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) as a speechwriter. Journos to government is becoming a bit of a trend these days. We told you this weekend about Chicago Tribune's Jill Zuckman's move to the Obama administration as... [FishBowlDC]

Armenian Group Takes Credit For Doug Frantz's Resignation - Posted July 5, 2007
While many at the LAT were sad to see managing editor Doug Frantz pack it up, the Armenian National Committee of America sent a chipper press release this afternoon, taking credit for Frantz's departure and all but telling him not to let the door hit him on the ass on his... [FishBowlLA]

John M. Arthur Moves Up to Managing Editor, LA Times - Posted June 29, 2007
While Doug Frantz returns to Istanbul, where he'll be the Mid east bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, John M. Arthur will be the new ME at the Los Angeles Times. He'd been the assistant managing editor, and has been with the paper since 1986. First on FishbowlDC.... [FishBowlLA]

Doug Frantz Leaves LA Times: "Done As Much As I Could Do" - Posted June 28, 2007
Doug Frantz says farewell to the LA Times. Franz, who took the managing editor job at the behest of his friend Dean Baquet, was supposed to fall on his sword after Baquet's ouster. John Montorio--also part of the Baquet boys--is still at the LAT--might he replace Frantz? Jim O'Shea's memo said: He has... [FishBowlLA]

Letter About The Editor: Mark Arax Vents - Posted April 30, 2007
Mark Arax, who got into a bit of trouble with the top brass at the LAT last week for appearing to be biased in coverage about the Armenian genocide, sent this memo to colleagues today, demanding a public apology from Doug Frantz: [Update: We hear Arax is on the "short list" of... [FishBowlLA]