Talk:Los Angeles Times

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This article still needs to cover some of the ill-fated expansion attempt (e.g. San Diego, East Coast editions). gK 12:17, 13 Dec 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Liberal/Conservative

I think that the liberal/conservative opinions on this article really reflect the paper's history and current position. Anyone more knowlegable about it that can clean this up? --Mr Anthem 03:16, July 21, 2005 (UTC)

I don't understand. What needs cleaning up? -Willmcw 03:51, July 21, 2005 (UTC)

I have been following the LAT for many years. It was once an extreme-rightwing paper, but in the 60's swung over to the extreme left. Former columnist Robert Scheer is described as a "liberal," but is fact a marxist. The paper's poor relationship with the local Jewish community and its aggressive attacks against community leaders during the al-Marayati campaign have contributed to its decline. Few on the Westside of the San Fernando Valley trust the paper any more and see little reason to subscribe.Scott Adler 02:25, 8 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cleanup issues

I find this article to be horribly written and poorly organized. I tried my hand at cleanup by merginsg sections together, but it still need a lot of work. For instance, I'm not quite sure waht info needs to be put in under History. Since I've grown up with the LA Times, I'm concerned about my new age" bias; you know, including things that may be trivial in the entire scope of its history. But among the things that I think should be expanded:

1. Putilzers. I know that the LA Times won some for their King/Drew coverage, and that they've been generally good at raising outrage and leading to action (such as the recent UCI furor and Skid Row)
2. Writers. Bill Plackate mentioned, should there be more (like Steve Lopez), or should they be deleeted
3. "Decline." I know there's a lot more important stuff that I am unaware of.

There's a lot more but I can't think about it now. Hbdragon88 03:43, 16 November 2005 (UTC)

I'm all for expanding the article, and those sound like good topics. Try to avoid deleting informaiton if you can. Otherwise, be bold! Cheers, -Willmcw 08:31, 16 November 2005 (UTC)

[edit] "The Times"

The Times is either the British paper (The Times) or on a national level, the New York Times.

I don't think that anyone would argue those points. However in California, "The Times" is the L.A. Times, and in the context of this article it is entirely appropriate to refer to the paper as "The Times" as a shortened version of its formal name. -Will Beback 22:13, 24 May 2006 (UTC)