Another batch in Bakersfield

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http://www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/725921.html

The Californian cut 26 positions Tuesday, or about 12 percent of its work force, including 14 newsroom layoffs. All were offered severance packages.

Coming on the heels of a 30 percent year-over-year decline in advertising revenues, Tuesday’s cutbacks accompanied companywide pay cuts of 5 percent effective March 30, and an indefinite stop to the company’s contributions to 401(k) plans.

 

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I feel like our elderly readers scanning the daily obits when I log on here now.

 

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One sports desk guy, Ron Stapp, among the cuts.