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Readers' Representative
If you have questions or concerns about The Times' journalistic standards and practices, or you believe we have made an error, you may contact:
Los Angeles Times Readers' Representative Office
E-mail: readers.rep@latimes.com
Telephone message line: (877) 554-4000
Fax: (213) 237-3535
Postal mail: 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Newspaper delivery hotline: (800) 252-9141
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California
Local news is handled by the Metro desks of the following editions:
Los Angeles Edition (Metro)
Deadline: No later than one day before an event.
News hotline: (213) 237-7001, ask for City desk.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: metrodesk@latimes.com
Orange County Edition
Deadline: One week before event.
News hotline: (714) 966-7715.
Fax: (714) 966-7711.
E-mail: ocdesk@latimes.com
Ventura County Edition
Deadline: No later than one day before an event.
News hotline: (805) 653-7547, ask for City desk.
Fax: (805) 653-7548; (805) 653-7576.
E-mail: ventura@latimes.com
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Business
Deadline: News--4 p.m. the day before desired publication date.
Feature tips and information on upcoming events--as early as possible.
News hotline: (213) 237-7163.
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Foreign News
Deadline: If a release contains information on an event taking place overseas, give us as much lead time as possible.
News hotline: (213) 237-7072.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: foreign@latimes.com
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National News
Deadline: Three days before an event.
News hotlines: News concerning the Washington, D.C., area News hotlines: News concerning the Washington, D.C., area (202) 824-8300.
News related to other areas of the U.S. (213) 237-7092. Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: national@latimes.com
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Sports
Deadline: one week before an event.
News hotline: (213) 237-7145.
Fax: (213) 237-7876.
E-mail: sports@latimes.com
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Health
A separate section published Mondays.
"Health Watch" deadline: Three weeks before desired publication date.
News hotline: (213) 237-7611.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: health@latimes.com
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Home
A separate section published Thursdays. Covers every aspect of the home from interior design to landscaping.
Deadline: Two weeks before an event.
News hotline: (213) 237-5016.
Fax: (213) 237-2127.
E-mail: home@latimes.com
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Daily Calendar
Send release to the appropriate department: art, children's entertainment, comedy, drama, jazz, movies, movies-special screenings, music (classical and dance performances), performance art, pop music, radio, restaurants, television and video.
Los Angeles Edition
Deadline: Three weeks before an event.
News hotline: (213) 237-7770.
Orange County Edition
Deadline: Three weeks before an event.
News hotline: (714) 966-7897
Fax: (714) 966-5663.
Valley Edition
Deadline: Three weeks before an event.
Main number: (818) 772-3200, ask for Metro desk.
Fax: (818) 772-3395.
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Food
A separate section published Wednesdays.
"Food Calendar" deadline: Two weeks before desired publication date.
News hotline: (213) 237-7788.
Fax: (213) 237-7355.
E-mail: food@latimes.com
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SUNDAY TIMES SECTIONS
TV Times
A separate magazine published on Sundays.
Deadline: Three weeks before desired publication date.
News hotline: (213) 237-7793.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: tvtimes@latimes.com
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West Magazine
A separate magazine published on Sundays.
Deadline: Four months before desired publication date. Story suggestions by mail or fax only.
News hotline: (213) 237-7811.
Fax: (213) 237-7386.
E-mail: LATMag@latimes.com
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Sunday Calendar
Deadline: Three weeks before desired publication date. Sunday
Calendar listings are free, but run on a space available basis.
News hotline: (213) 237-7770.
Fax: (213) 237-2305.
The Orange County Edition publishes additional listings of local
entertainment activities in the "Movie Guide" and "What Goes On"
columns. Free listings are published on a space available
basis.
News hotline: (714) 966-7897.
Fax: (714) 966-5663.
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Book Review
A separate section published on Sundays.
"Book Calendar" deadline: Two weeks before desired publication date.
For review consideration: Send galleys three months in advance.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: bookreview@latimes.com
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Real Estate
A separate section published on Sundays.
Deadline: Three weeks before desired publication date.
News hotline: (213) 237-7349.
Fax: (213) 237-7355.
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Travel
A separate section published on Sundays.
Deadline: Three months before event.
News hotline: (213) 237-7730.
Fax: (213) 237-7355.
E-mail: travel@latimes.com
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Opinion
Features commentary by syndicated columnists and guest writers.
Deadline: One week before publication date.
Phone: (213) 237-7935.
Fax: (213) 237-7968.
E-mail: op-ed@latimes.com
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OTHER TIMES FEATURES
Op-Ed
Published daily except Saturday. The Times welcomes unsolicited manuscripts for possible publication on the Op-Ed page. Unpublished
manuscripts will not be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Call: (213) 237-2121 for instructions on how to submit material.
Fax: (213) 237-7968.
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Letters To The Times
Letters should be brief (250 words or less) and are subject to condensation. They must include a full name (initials and pseudonyms will not be used) and a valid mailing address and telephone number. Unpublished letters cannot be acknowledged.
Call: (213) 237-4511.
Fax: (213) 237-7679.
E-mail: letters@latimes.com
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Special Advertising Sections
The Times publishes more than 2,000 full and part-run special advertising sections each year and posts an annual schedule online.
Deadline: Three weeks before desired publication date.
Hotline: (213) 237-6657.
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Obituaries
The Times is interested in the obituaries of people who were in the news or made significant contributions during their lifetimes.
Deadline: As soon as possible after the death.
To report a death: (213) 237-7981.
Fax: (213) 237-4712.
E-mail: news.obits@latimes.com
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Death Notices
The Times runs paid death and funeral notices as advertising on a daily basis.
Deadline: 3 p.m., of the day prior to the desired publication date.
Call Miss Ryan at (213) 237-7241 or (213) 237-7242 for rates and information.
Fax: (213) 237-6778.
E-mail: paidobits@latimes.com
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