L-A Times Deputy Managing Editor Walks

Christian Stone, the Deputy Managing Editor of the Los Angeles Times, has resigned after four years at the paper. 

According to The Wrap, his departure comes amid a period of upheaval within the newsroom. 

Christian Stone

Stone was the lead editor on the 101 Power List, which was recently put on hold indefinitely. This list features the 101 most influential people in the Los Angeles region. Despite rescheduling plans, the piece has yet to be published, even though Stone was its brainchild and lead editor.

His exit adds to the list of high-level editors who have left the paper during a tumultuous year. Earlier, Executive Editor Kevin Merida stepped down ahead of historic layoffs in January, along with editors Shani Hilton and Sara Yasin. The layoffs affected over 100 staffers, including notable figures like Pulitzer Prize-winning Kimbriell Kelly and Angel Rodriguez.

In an internal email, Stone reflected on his time at the Los Angeles Times, expressing pride in working alongside talented colleagues. He joined the paper in February 2020, navigating significant events like the Kobe Bryant crash and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stone’s contributions spanned various areas, including sports, studios, and the upcoming “LA Influential” project.