The Los Angeles Times announced layoffs that affected at least 115 employees on Tuesday, January 23. Peterson and Mims joined the Times’ food section in 2018 when it expanded significantly following billionaire businessman and doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong’s acquisition of the paper. Eater reached out to Hernandez and Ochoa for comment regarding the layoffs and their impact on the food section. Before yesterday’s announcement, the Times reduced staff headcount by 74 in June 2023; no members of the food section were impacted at that time. Related LA Times Lands a New Food Editor Two Years After Meehan Fallout

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2024 18:57 UTC