Inside the crisis facing local TV news: Layoffs, consolidation and shrinking ratings

Inside: Neutra's hidden L.‍A.‍ gem restored; "RHOC" at 20; 500 episodes of "NCIS"; the Oscars are leaving Hollywood.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 29, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Inside the crisis facing local TV news: Layoffs, consolidation and shrinking ratings Longtime journalists may become collateral damage as TV stations like KTLA deal with controlling costs and the loss of viewers to streaming. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Neutra-designed architectural gem restored after hiding in plain sight for nearly 100 years Richard Neutra imagined his first Los Angeles project, the Jardinette Apartments in Hollywood, as a prototype for future garden apartment buildings. Nearly 100 years later, the Jardinette is set to reopen after prolonged development issues. Read More The Oscars are leaving Hollywood in 2029, ending long run at Dolby Theatre In addition to the physical relocation, the Oscars will shift to YouTube, a major reset as the show looks to expand its reach after years of declining TV audiences. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'The Real Housewives of Orange County': An oral history of how five unfiltered women changed TV With the 20th anniversary of the pilot this month, we look back at how a producer and his neighbors spawned a sprawling reality TV universe. Read More Inside Disney's $70-million gamble on 'The Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul Disney TV bet big on the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star, pushing for Taylor Frankie Paul to lead one of its most important franchises. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Taylor Frankie Paul is the latest blow to the fairy-tale formula of 'The Bachelorette' The pause on Paul's season is the latest example of how ABC's reality TV dating franchise centered on rose-colored love stories has become plagued by firestorms. Read More After 500 episodes and a big twist, 'NCIS' continues to thrive with no signs of stopping With its 500th episode, which features a major character death, the show ranks among the longest-running scripted, live-action American prime-time series. Read More 'Survivor 50': How a social experiment turned competition show keeps the torch burning Host Jeff Probst, contestant Benjamin "Coach" Wade and others discuss why CBS' competition show continues to endure after more than 25 years. Read More American men are lonely. Did Andrew McCarthy, recovering loner, find a cure? In his new travel book, "Who Needs Friends," the actor and author embarks on a 10,000-mile road trip to reconnect with old friends and uncover the vulnerability hidden beneath American male bravado. Read More Before Taix becomes condos, a final toast to a vanishing Los Angeles Denizens of Echo Park's beloved Taix French Restaurant share fond memories ahead of its closure. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com