The veteran journalist said when naysayers would offer him reasons why he should pass on the job, it only made him more eager to come to The Times: 'I think we'll shock the world.'| Los Angeles Times
Merida, head of ESPN’s the Undefeated, has rare experience in print journalism, television and running a digital startup.| Los Angeles Times
The elimination of about 13% of the newsroom staff is the first major retrenchment since the paper was acquired five years ago by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and his wife, Michele.| Los Angeles Times
We're happy to welcome five journalists educated in Southern California who are eager to bring their diverse storytelling to the largest newspaper west of Washington, D.C. Please meet them here.| Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida announced Tuesday that he was stepping down 2½ years after joining The Times as its newsroom leader.| Los Angeles Times
Merida told more than 550 Times employees that the paper was facing a budget hole of "tens of millions of dollars." Angry staff members protested cuts to the newsroom.| Los Angeles Times