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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Local Billionaires Make a Bid for the LA Times

    Yesterday, LA Times Editor Dean Baquet was forced out by Tribune Publishing over the issue of cuts in the editorial staff.  Today, the paper reports on its website that local billionaires Ron Burkle and Eli Broad have offered to buy it.

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

    Yesterday, LA Times Editor Dean Baquet was forced out by Tribune Publishing over the issue of cuts in the editorial staff. Today, the paper reports on its website that local billionaires Ron Burkle and Eli Broad have offered to buy it.

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    Is Bipartisanship Really the 'California Way?'
    1. 1:26Local Billionaires Make a Bid for the LA TimesYou’re reading this
    2. 6:47California Election Results and Analysis
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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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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sarah Ellison

      Washington Post reporter

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Is Bipartisanship Really the 'California Way?'
    1. 1:26Local Billionaires Make a Bid for the LA TimesYou’re reading this
    2. 6:47California Election Results and Analysis
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