Common questions about Los Angeles Times

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did the Los Angeles Times bombing occur and who was responsible?

The Los Angeles Times bombing occurred on the first of October 1910 and was carried out by labor union leaders James and Joseph McNamara. The attack killed twenty-one people and targeted the newspaper headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

Who founded the Los Angeles Times and when did it start publication?

The Los Angeles Times began its life on the fourth of December 1881 as the Los Angeles Daily Times and was founded by Nathan Cole Jr. and Thomas Gardiner. Harrison Gray Otis later transformed the paper into a powerful force for civic boosterism after taking over in July 1882.

What was the daily circulation of the Los Angeles Times in 2024?

The daily circulation of the Los Angeles Times fell to 79,000 by 2024. This represents a significant decline from a peak of 1,225,189 daily and 1,514,096 Sunday in April 1990.

How many Pulitzer Prizes has the Los Angeles Times won and when was the first photography award given?

The Los Angeles Times has won 41 Pulitzer Prizes including one in 1955 for Photography won by John L. Gaunt Jr. for his photo Tragedy by the Sea. The paper has also won awards for spot news reporting on the 1965 Watts Riots and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Where did the Los Angeles Times move its headquarters in 2018?

The Los Angeles Times moved to a new headquarters building in El Segundo near Los Angeles International Airport in July 2018. This move left behind its historic downtown location.