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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Al Martinez Forced Out At The Los Angeles Times

    Columnist Al Martinez has worked for the LA Times since 1972. By his own account, he has more awards and honors than could fit on his wall and his papers are on file at San Marino’s Huntington Library . That’s not enough for the new owners and operators of the LA Times.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Columnist Al Martinez has worked for the LA Times since 1972. By his own account, he has more awards and honors than could fit on his wall and his papers are on file at San Marino’s Huntington Library. That’s not enough for the new owners and operators of the LA Times.

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    Charter Schools, Bus Fares and a Casualty at the LA Times…
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    2. 7:00LA Charter Schools Reap $6.5 Million Boon From Broad
    3. 17:47Al Martinez Forced Out At The Los Angeles Times You’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Al Martinez

      Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    Charter Schools, Bus Fares and a Casualty at the LA Times…
    1. 1:19Hundreds Protest Fare Hikes
    2. 7:00LA Charter Schools Reap $6.5 Million Boon From Broad
    3. 17:47Al Martinez Forced Out At The Los Angeles Times You’re reading this
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