The newroom consists of more than just journalists.
In the article, it mentions and links to a story about a previous round of layoffs to the newsroom, which affected other positions than just journalists.
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It the article it seems like theyâre using ânewsroomâ to mean only members of the guild.
knowledgeable people said the plan is to lay off at least 100 journalists, or about 20% of the newsroom
Whatever the actual number, the paper I read online daily doesnât seem to me like it has enough content to require even a hundred writers and editors.
But, the LA Times Guild isnât just writers and editors.
It also includes: âphotographers, video journalists, digital producers, audience engagement editors, art directors, page designers, and other workers.â
In the previous round of layoffs to the newsroom, it included: audience engagement editors, audio producers, and a library researcher.
But, this upcoming round of layoffs will target journalists, who had been spared in the earlier round of layoffs.
Maybe so. The articleâs vague on details. If they meant to say that, they didnât.
She must have been thinking of climbersâ chalk.
Hereâs one change I would like at the LA Times: A moratorium on articles about chicken sandwiches. Goes for you too, Eater.
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Shit.
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The Los Angeles Times announced Tuesday that it was laying off at least 115 people â or more than 20% of the newsroom â marking one of the largest workforce reductions in the history of the 142-year-old institution.
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Senior editors were part of the purge, including Washington bureau chief Kimbriell Kelly, deputy Washington bureau chief Nick Baumann, business editor Jeff Bercovici, books editor Boris Kachka, and music editor Craig Marks. The Washington bureau, photography and sports departments saw dramatic cuts, including several award-winning photographers. The video unit was hollowed out.
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Awww Lucas 
will miss his very official and unbiased (lol) rankings articles
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Aw gee. This sucks.
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So sorry to see you go.
Loved his work- usually amusing and interesting.
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The layoffs reminded me that Iâve been wanting to call to see if I can get a lower subscription rate. It makes no sense to me to pay as much as I do for the Washingon Post ($10 / month) for a fraction as much content. They didnât have a cheaper plan so I cancelled.
In addition to Lucas, Ben Mims (recipe developer/columnist), Julie Giuffrida (recipe tester who also wrote recipe roundup pieces), and Amy Wong (audience engagement) were laid off.
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Ahgooâs Kitchenâs version looks better than any Iâve ever had.
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Ahgooâs is spectacular
Pacific Plaza food court in Rowland also has a good Shanghai and Shandong spot
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Best version of this Da Bing in the OC is at Maâs (halal) Chinese in Anaheim.
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LT Shanghai Restaurant has thick and thin versions. Better than Maâs.
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