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    Which Way, L.A.?

    More Layoffs at the LA Times

    Since 1972, Tim Rutten has been reporter, editor and columnist at the Los Angeles Times. He's four years short of retirement and his son is about to start college. Yesterday, he was told, he's being laid off. He will be missed.

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

    Since 1972, Tim Rutten has been reporter, editor and columnist at the Los Angeles Times. He's four years short of retirement and his son is about to start college. Yesterday, he was told, he's being laid off. He will be missed.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sonya Geis

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Tim Rutten

      Los Angeles Daily News

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Is High Speed Rail Too Big a Gamble for California?
    1. 0:00Is High Speed Rail Too Big a Gamble for California?
    2. 18:31More Layoffs at the LA TimesYou’re reading this
    3. 25:50How Is America Reacting to the Debt Ceiling Drama?
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