Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Rupert Murdoch Plans a Newspaper Battle in Los Angeles

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In a significant media development, News Corp, led by Rupert Murdoch, plans to launch “The California Post,” a daily print tabloid based in Los Angeles, by next year. This venture aims to expand the New York Post’s successful tabloid model to the West Coast, intriguing experts as it enters a market currently dominated by The Los Angeles Times, which has a near-monopoly on daily news coverage. With a focus on celebrity culture, political commentary, and sports, The California Post will compete directly with the Times and other local papers, including Alden Global Capital’s struggling publications. As the media landscape evolves with digital trends, the viability of this print initiative remains in question, leaving Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong to strategize on how to defend his publication against this new rival.

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