Layoffs at the Los Angeles Times

As I booted up my computer this afternoon the first message that really grabbed my attention was from Gary Scott, which many of you know as Reporter-G, asking about layoffs at the Los Angeles Times this week. Seems an anonymous commenter left this message on Gary’s Blog:

“apparently a number of additional folks got their pink slip from the use to be relevant LA Times in the last couple of days”.

One of my many contacts at Times Mirror Square claims they have also heard the rumors of layoffs this week at the Times, but could not confirm.

And before I was able to connect with sources from the Los Angeles Times Orange County Facility a message arrived claiming the four men below have possibly been let go at this location.

Ron Ernst - OC Plant Manager
Brad Patterson - OC Machine Shop Manager
Lou Sarantis - OC Electric Shop Supervisor *edited spelling
Phil Powell - OC Mailroom Supervisor

With the Los Angeles Times Orange County Facility now lacking supervision I'm speculating that either John Walker or Greg Malcolm to be promoted soon to OC Plant Manager.

Will keep everyone updated as information flows in, so stay tuned until Kevin Roderick returns tomorrow with the inside scoop.