L.A. Times vs. ‘fake news’

Re “A new era of Times ownership,” June 17

As a longtime subscriber, I am encouraged by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s words and his vision for the Los Angeles Times as he takes ownership and assumes leadership of the newspaper.

Don’t anyone look now, but it would appear that the immigrants to our country have assumed the responsibility to protect the democratic principles and institutions upon which our nation was founded.

As a daily reader who also enjoys “the tactile and leisurely experience of a physical newspaper,” I support Dr. Soon-Shiong’s “dedication to truth, integrity [and] journalistic independence” as he fights “fake news” as “the cancer of our times.”

I send best wishes for great success as the Los Angeles Times starts this new chapter in its long history.

Liz Sherwin

Los Angeles

I have subscribed to this newspaper for about 30 years, so I am a regular reader. With this new owner and maybe some new staff, I would like to make a suggestion.

Please try to balance the way you present the news, because while I do not find it “fake,” I do find it very skewed toward more left and liberal agendas. For integrity, honest news and fair presentations, I highly encourage you to take a courageous look at your slanted writing and see if you can pull it more toward the center politically.

Thank you for reading and considering this very important suggestion.

Susan Giboney

Malibu