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
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
