Hector Becerra has been promoted to managing editor of the Los Angeles Times, interim executive editor Terry Tang announced on Tuesday. Prior to that, he was the California city editor. Prior to the layoffs, several editorial leaders resigned, including former executive editor Kevin Merida and managing editors Shani Hilton and Sara Yasin. Tang, who has long overseen the editorial page, was named the interim executive editor on Thursday. In 2015, he was promoted to Metro editor before becoming city editor in 2017.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 30, 2024 21:03 UTC