About The Times Editorial Board

Mission statement

The Los Angeles Times editorial page strives to reflect the most compelling debates, concerns and interests of the people of California, particularly the diverse communities of Southern California.

We have a commitment to demand government and corporate accountability to the people we serve, to preserve the natural ecology of California, and to champion policies that will address racial and environmental injustices and the economic inequality that has become a statewide emergency. Fighting the growing crisis of climate change and protecting this land for future generations are among our guiding principles.

We believe our mission is to inform Los Angeles Times readers and viewers so that they can make choices that will benefit our cities, communities and neighborhoods. A strong public school system, a local economy that allows families to flourish, and local governments and law enforcement agencies that serve all the people are central to our vision for a better, more livable California. We’re uncompromising in our defense of constitutional and human rights and freedoms, and in our commitment to the rule of law.

We strive to take into account different perspectives, particularly if they don’t align with our own, to inform our views. Our hope is to lay out arguments and analyses that can help our readers navigate complex questions or, at the very least, give them a well-considered way to think about the issues of the day.