Los Angeles Times senior writer Doug Smith scouts Los Angeles for the ragged edges where public policy meets real people, combining data analysis and gumshoe reporting to tell L.A. stories through his more than 50 years of experience covering the city.
April 29, 2014
Company News
The Society of Professional Journalists Greater Los Angeles chapter recently honored Los Angeles Times Senior Writer Doug Smith with the Distinguished Journalist award.
Oct. 24, 2022
Archives
1969: Bob Brown, Charlie Cowan, Tom Mack 1970: Bob Brown, Charlie Cowan, Tom Mack 1971: Tom Mack 1972: Tom Mack 1973: Tom Mack 1974: Tom Mack 1975: Tom Mack 1976: Rich Saul 1977: Doug France, Tom Mack, Rich Saul 1978: Dennis Harrah, Doug France, Tom Mack, Rich Saul 1979: Dennis Harrah, Rich Saul 1980: Dennis Harrah, Kent Hill, Rich Saul 1981: Rich Saul 1982: Kent Hill 1983: Kent Hill, Jackie Slater 1984: Kent Hill, Doug Smith 1985: Dennis Harrah, Kent Hill, Jackie Slater, Doug Smith 1986: Dennis Harrah, Jackie Slater, Doug Smith 1987: Dennis Harrah, Jackie Slater, Doug Smith 1988: Tom Newberry, Jackie Slater, Doug Smith
Sept. 8, 1989
Entertainment & Arts
“A Public Sculpture That Takes Glendale Into Its Darling Embrace” (May 9 Glendale Section) deals with Glendale’s taste in selecting sculpture, yet says a whole lot more about what Doug Smith would like to see.
Aug. 8, 1991
Rams
For Alex Smith’s father, Doug, it was emotional and inspiring to see his son play quarterback Sunday for the first time since his gruesome leg injury.
Oct. 11, 2020
I do not like the new “Glendale” at all. What has happened to “Around the Foothills” by Doug Smith?
Dec. 5, 1991
Nose tackle Doug Smith of the Houston Oilers was in stable condition Wednesday after having been shot in the right leg during an altercation in his hometown of Bayboro, N.C.
Feb. 15, 1990
Letters to the Editor
Readers say reporter Doug Smith’s piece on his backcountry travels stirred memories of youthful camping trips and hikes in the Sierra Nevada.
Oct. 9, 2022
Oilers nose tackle Doug Smith was in stable condition after being shot in the leg following an argument in his hometown of Bayboro, N.C., the club said today.
Feb. 14, 1990
Ken Iman. Rich Saul. Doug Smith.
Aug. 3, 1991