Tales of the Tribune Co.: LAT Magazine Relaunches as LA - Posted July 28, 2008
Between all the layoffs and the disappearing sections it's sometimes hard to keep track of all the upheaval going on at the Tribune Co.-owned Los Angeles Times. However some of you will remember how back in June, amidst all the announcements of sweeping cuts (many of which were put into... [FishBowlNY]

Tales of the Tribune Co.: LAT Magazine Relaunches as LA - Posted July 28, 2008
Between all the layoffs and the disappearing sections it's sometimes hard to keep track of all the upheaval going on at the Tribune Co.-owned Los Angeles Times. However some of you will remember how back in June, amidst all the announcements of sweeping cuts (many of which were put into... [FishBowlNY]

To Print or Not To Print -- FBLA Peers Into the Future - Posted July 18, 2008
Last night, Russ Stanton told the Orange County Press Club that if any city were to pull off having a major metro newspaper completely online - it would be San Francisco. Will newspapers still be printed on paper in 20 years? ( surveys) ... [FishBowlLA]

Russ Stanton's Keynote Speech at OC Press Club Gala - Posted July 18, 2008
LAT editor Russ Stanton, who kind of resembles John Cleese (serious, click here) was asked by the OC Press Club in March to be the keynote speaker at this year's gala. "It feels like 4 years ago since then." Said Stanton to the sold out crowd of 80 or so... [FishBowlLA]

Good Morning FBLA Readers -- The Touching Side of Lay Offs - Posted July 18, 2008
Erica Smith, the journalist whom we've dubbed the Newsroom Angel of Death has struck again. This time it's a informative interview with laid off Times staffer Amy Martin and her goal of helping other newly unemployeds redo their resumes and bone up on their tech skills. Have you found others (co-workers or... [FishBowlLA]

LAT Former, Current Employees Talk - Posted July 17, 2008
While LAT Editor Russ Stanton prepares to deliver what must be a pretty awkward keynote speech at the OC Press Club Awards tonight (check back with us for more on that later), former Times staffers Marla Cone, William Lobdell, Larry Stewart and Henry Weinstein were on KPCC's "Airtalk" with Larry Mantle... [FishBowlLA]

LAT Former, Current Employees Talk - Posted July 17, 2008
While LAT Editor Russ Stanton prepares to deliver what must be a pretty awkward keynote speech at the OC Press Club Awards tonight (check back with us for more on that later), former Times staffers Marla Cone, William Lobdell, Larry Stewart and Henry Weinstein were on KPCC's "Airtalk" with Larry Mantle... [FishBowlLA]

BREAKING: LAT to Begin Laying Off 150 People Today - Posted July 14, 2008
From Russ Stanton: Colleagues: Earlier this month, I promised to give you details of the job cuts when I had them. Here they are: Today, editors will begin notifying most of the 150 people who will be leaving us, and we hope to complete that process within a matter of days. Some of our... [FishBowlLA]

BREAKING: LAT to Begin Laying Off 150 People Today - Posted July 14, 2008
From Russ Stanton: Colleagues: Earlier this month, I promised to give you details of the job cuts when I had them. Here they are: Today, editors will begin notifying most of the 150 people who will be leaving us, and we hope to complete that process within a matter of days. Some of our... [FishBowlLA]

LAT To Cut 150 Jobs - Posted July 2, 2008
LAT staffers were given this memo today: Colleagues: You all know the paradox we find ourselves in: Thanks to the Internet, we have more readers for our great journalism than at any time in our history. But also thanks to the Internet, our advertisers have more choices, and we have less money. Add... [FishBowlLA]

Changes at Los Angeles Times Magazine - Posted June 10, 2008
The name may change or it may not. The editorial control may shift. The plan is still influx. They really don't know much yet, as apparent in this NY Times piece. What was made clear is that no jobs are on the chopping block. Man bites dog. [UPDATE: Here's the memo Russ... [FishBowlLA]

Russ Stanton: 'They're Not Getting Rid of Us' - Posted June 4, 2008
Mediabistro.com's own David S. Hirschman interviews Los Angeles Times EIC Russ Stanton today and learns that morale is improving, the LAT print edition has a good 35 more years of life and Sam Zell isn't planning to sell the paper any time soon: He felt like the conditions of our industry, and... [FishBowlLA]

LAT In 90 Seconds - Posted May 23, 2008
Credit Where Credit Is Due: The LAT reports that John McCain repudiated John Hagee's endorsement after the pastor's outrageous comments about Adolph Hitler "turned up recently on the Internet." But the paper of record did not give credit to the Huffington Post. Don't worry. They're taking care of that just fine... [FishBowlLA]

Ken Reich: L.A. Times Becoming A "Lauging Stock" - Posted April 28, 2008
Former L.A. Times editor Ken Reich has some harsh words for new head ed Russ Stanton and his policies -- particularly the "cracking down" on using anonymous sources. Reich notes that former LAT reporter Barry Bearak had a terrifically interesting account in the Sunday NYT of his imprisonment for publishing reports... [FishBowlLA]

LAT Editor Staffs Up, Naming ME and Exec. Ed - Posted April 23, 2008
Sun-kissed sister FBLA has the inside line on what some say are the less-than-seasoned picks from newly-anointed editor Russ Stanton, who today fills some seats at the beleaguered LA Times by tapping two from within. Former managing editor John Arthur becomes executive editor and former Business editor Davan Maharaj assumes the... [FishBowlNY]

Davan Maharaj Named L.A. Times ME: Official Press Release - Posted April 23, 2008
As we promised, here's more on the changes at the top of the Times: Los Angeles Times Announces Masthead Changes Editor Russ Stanton Defines Key Editorial Positions For John Arthur and Davan Maharaj LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2008 -- The Los Angeles Times (www.latimes.com)today announced the promotions of John Arthur to Executive Editor... [FishBowlLA]

BREAKING: Davan Maharaj Named L.A. Times ME - Posted April 23, 2008
New Head Ed Russ Stanton promotes the former Business editor to the second-to-the-top spot and gives John Arthur the new title of executive editor. More as we get it. [UPDATE: Sources inside the newsroom say Davan is "a great guy who was a terrific reporter." But there is some concern about his resume:... [FishBowlLA]

Wanna Talk To Russ Stanton? Now's Your Chance - Posted April 22, 2008
New LAT head ed Russ Stanton will be speaking at the L.A. Press Club on Thursday. Go ahead and hit him up for a non-existent job hear what he has to say about the LAT's innovation efforts.... [FishBowlLA]

Chuck Phillips' Story a Sham? - Posted March 26, 2008
The Smoking Gun reports that the records the LAT used to uncover "new details" in Tupac's murder were fake. According to the LAT: Los Angeles Times Editor Russ Stanton said today he will launch an internal investigation into the authenticity of documents used in a story last week asserting that the newspaper... [FishBowlLA]

Fired LAT Editor John Montorio: "It Was My Destiny" - Posted February 19, 2008
Ad Age reports that the American media work force is at a 15 year low--only 886,900 employed, thanks to the slumping newspaper industry. And speaking of slumping--whole lot of changes at the LA Times. The LAT, with paid circulation less than that number above, is now helmed by Russ Stanton, who lost... [FishBowlLA]

LA Times Offers More Blogs, More Interactivity, New Deck Chair Arrangements - Posted November 6, 2007
The Los Angeles Times gets all busy with a new committee and some more blogs. Innovation editor Russ Stanton (who must just cringe when he has to call himself that) announces: A2/A3 redux: The design department has been working on a remake of pages A2 and A3 of the newspaper. The plan... [FishBowlLA]

LA Times Names Web Deputies, Promises Stronger Web News - Posted August 31, 2007
Russ Stanton is taking that Innovation Editor title a little too literally--the web version is going to be a 'round the clock effort. Also, the dismal video section is getting some camera operators and an editor, but the same clueless people are still involved. (Hint: hire some producers who know what... [FishBowlLA]

Sundown on Sunset - Posted February 2, 2007
It's been a fabulous week of drama and intrigue and -- this being LA -- the hopes of well-televised racial violence at the conclusion of a controversial hate-crime case (alas, media blood lust goes unsated). Here's a little Friday evening sample platter of news. It comes free during happy... [FishBowlLA]

Joel Sappell Off LA Times On-line; Russ Stanton In as Innovation Editor - Posted January 24, 2007
Joel Sappell is out as Assistant Managing Editor for Interactive, and Russ Stanton will move from being current Business Editor to the new Innovation Editor (FBLA can't believe writers come up with these titles). LA Times.com will get an new editor, but no names yet. Jim O'Shea, editor of the Times,... [FishBowlLA]

Joel Sappell Off LA Times On-line; Russ Stanton In as Innovation Editor - Posted January 24, 2007
Joel Sappell is out as Assistant Managing Editor for Interactive, and Russ Stanton will move from being current Business Editor to the new Innovation Editor (FBLA can't believe writers come up with these titles). LA Times.com will get an new editor, but no names yet. Jim O'Shea, editor of the Times,... [FishBowlLA]