McClatchy Cuts 40% of Staff at Some Newsrooms in Sweeping Layoffs Affecting 90+ Journalists
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 10, 2026
McClatchy, the media company behind The Sacramento Bee and Miami Herald, has laid off more than 90 journalists nationwide as part of a broad restructuring, with some newsrooms losing up to 40% of staff. The cuts hit reporters, photographers, and videographers across more than a dozen papers, including The Fresno Bee and Modesto Bee. The company cited a need to align resources with subscriber interests and long-term sustainability. The layoffs signal continued contraction in local media, potentially releasing a pool of skilled communicators and content professionals into the broader job market.
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