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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Los Angeles Times to Put Up 'Paywall'

    The Los Angeles Times is about to start charging for much of its content online. On Monday, March 5, the Times will begin charging 99 cents per month to allow users to see stories they can now see for free.

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

    The Los Angeles Times is about to start charging for much of its content online. On Monday, March 5, the Times will begin charging 99 cents per month to allow users to see stories they can now see for free. The new so-called "paywall" follows a tradition of other newspapers and media companies looking for ways to make money in a highly digital realm. Ken Doctor is lead news publisher analyst at Outsell, a research and advisory firm focused on the information, publishing and education industries.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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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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      Ken Doctor

      CEO and founder of Lookout Santa Cruz

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    Downtown Walmart Grocery Store Draws Fire, Sparks Excitement
    1. 0:00Downtown Walmart Grocery Store Draws Fire, Sparks Excitement
    2. 19:04Los Angeles Times to Put Up 'Paywall'You’re reading this
    3. 24:48Should Teacher Evaluations Be Public Information?
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