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Light leaves Union-Tribune, Hearst magazine layoffs, Texas Tribune’s new editorial fellows

With little doubt Alden Capital will gut the newly acquired San Diego Union-Tribune to enrich its principals, editor-publisher Jeff Light (pictured) has left after 13 years. Sad news for Hearst, too, which has laid off 41 people at its premier magazines. On the brighter side, the stellar Texas Tribune has three new editorial fellows. 

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As vulture capital firm Alden takes control, Union-Tribune ed/pub Light departs 

Hearst to lay off 41 at Cosmo, Seventeen, Elle and more

Texas Tribune welcomes three new fellows

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