Any attempt to shift the editorial focus of the paper, however, have to contend with the L.A. Times Guild, which has publicly criticized its owner over Soon-Shiong's AI initiatives and blocked ...

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In 2018, Soon-Shiong purchased the L.A. Times, the San Diego Union-Tribune and several community newspapers in a $500-million deal. The sale returned The Times to local control after a turbulent ...

In the past couple of years he wanted more conservative voices to be expressed at the L.A. Times. In 2020 and 2024, he blocked the editorial board from endorsing Democratic candidates for president.

He elaborated on his intent in a statement about the new business. "My family bought the L.A. Times to ensure a voice for the community and now we have a path to return it to the people," he said.

AdWeek reported that the L.A. Times lost $50 million in 2024 as paid subscriptions fell to just over 300,000. The newspaper laid off more than 20 percent of its newsroom staff last year.