Greater LA
Chris Erskine ends 30-year career at the LA Times, reflects on his candid columns
Chris Erskine has spent three decades working at the LA Times. He’ll continue as columnist there through May. He started as a copy editor for the LA newspaper. Then he pivoted to writing a column on humor, suburban life, and parenting.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 1 min readChris Erskine has spent three decades working at the LA Times. He’ll continue as columnist there through May. He started as a copy editor for the LA newspaper. Then he pivoted to writing a column on humor, suburban life, and parenting. His latest book, “Daditude,” is a reflection on fatherhood.
Months ago, he accepted a buyout from the LA Times. He talks to us about his decision to leave the paper.
