To the editor: Many of the letters he published about the Times' recent layoffs seemed to criticize the quality of the newspaper's reporting. I do not agree with these opinions.
I have been a subscriber for over 50 years. I find the length and depth of the investigative reporting to be impressive, exhaustive and generally unbiased.
I read the editorials for information on various positions and thank the owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, for his persistent dedication to the newspaper at what I assume may be a high financial cost.
I hope the newspaper survives intact after the unfortunate loss of so many reporters and editors who, I believe, have also dedicated themselves to the essential need for a healthy and free press in our democracy.
I give my thanks to The Times. May those who have been laid off find success in their careers. Many thanks to them for their service.
Cathy Liss, Palm Springs
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To the editor: I read with great interest the letters to the editor about layoffs in The Times. The most convincing were those who criticized the newspaper.
Having read The Times for 30 years, I am saddened by the blatant biases the newspaper now presents. I still subscribe to the e-newspaper because it reminds me daily why I left Los Angeles.
James MacKenzie, Sarasota, Florida.
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To the editor: I read with delight the opinions that praise the Times and its journalists. I feel like there's one thing everyone overlooked.
To my surprise, during the pandemic, my print edition arrived every morning, except for one Sunday. I never expected the newspaper to accomplish that in such a difficult time, but there was my newspaper in the driveway, every day.
Thank you to everyone at The Times for achieving something so newsworthy in itself.
Linda Cooper, Studio City
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To the editor: Angelenos and all Southern Californians should support the Times.
Try living in a city that doesn't have a daily newspaper. In Santa Barbara, our beloved News-Press was ruined by an owner who didn't know the difference between news and opinions.
We do not have a daily newspaper and therefore do not have a consistent watchdog over city or county agencies and government. We often don't know what is happening until it is too late to modify actions and behaviors.
Linda Taylor, Santa Barbara
