About 20 Staffers Laid Off From KGTV 10News: Report

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego's ABC affiliate KGTV was affected by the recent Scripps layoffs.

The Times of San Diego reported that roughly 20 ABC 10News staffers, including anchors, reporters, photographers and producers, lost their jobs following layoffs by E.W. Scripps Company, the television station's owner. The online media outlet published a detailed list of who was impacted by the cuts.

"While I can't confirm specific numbers or names, I can tell you that there are impacted positions at KGTV," Leon Clark, vice president and general manager of KGTV told Times of San Diego. "These are not easy decisions, but the changes are essential as KGTV and our parent company, Scripps, respond to evolving viewer habits and the continuing disruptions with the broadcasting industry.

"The 10News team remains committed to listening to and reporting on the stories where we live and work. We still have a large team of reporters that are integrated into communities across the San Diego area, delivering the news and information that matter to our viewers."

Scripps announced earlier this month that it would lay off staff in its news department, impacting about a dozen stations. The company owns 61 stations in 41 markets.

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