More layoffs at L.A. Times

Rumors have been swirling since Monday that the L.A. Times was axing more jobs this week. According to Kevin Roderick from L.A. observed, staffers are expecting 35-40 positions eliminated in layoffs and "voluntary escapes."

Apparently staffers who were laid off yesterday were given packets that identified the elimination of 10 positions: 5 reporters, 2 producers, a photographer, a librarian and a Web producer.