LA Times editor responds to owner's proposal for paper overhaul.

The Los Angeles Times' top editor reportedly reassured staff on Friday after the paper's billionaire owner pledged to take the paper in a new direction to ensure "all voices are heard."

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the L.A. Times, stated that he intended to revamp the entire paper following an earlier promise of a new editorial board.

"According to Soon-Shiong, who spoke to "Planet Chronicle @ Night" host Trace Gallagher on Thursday, news should only contain facts, and opinions should be considered as the voice of the news. He emphasized the importance of hearing voices from all sides and ensuring that the news is accurate."

Terry Tang, the executive editor of the L.A. Times, reportedly sent an email to staff following the interview to address any "concerns" regarding Soon-Shiong's comments.

Patrick has expressed his complete support and confidence in me and the editorial leaders to run the news report as we have. The LA Times newsroom has always been committed to factual accuracy, accountable journalism, and comprehensive news coverage, and this principle and practice will remain unchanged, as stated in a message shared by New York Times' media reporter Ben Mullins.

Tang's email continued, stating that Patrick's interest, as expressed in interviews, is to have a greater variety of views represented in the Opinion section and more clearly label for readers the difference between a news piece and an opinion piece. In the coming weeks, there will be more to share on how the newspaper can accomplish this.

In the near future, staff meetings will be held to discuss the new protocols, as stated in the editor's email.

In October, the paper's liberal staff was uproarred when Soon-Shiong announced that there would be no endorsement of a candidate in the 2024 presidential race. The paper's editorial board, which had endorsed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2008 and had planned to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, was particularly affected by this decision.

The resignation of three editorial board members in protest followed the decision.

Over the weekend, Soon-Shiong announced that the paper will have a new editorial board to promote trust in the media following President-elect Trump's victory.

When the President has won the vote of the majority of Americans, it is crucial that all voices are heard. Opinions are simply that, and I will strive to make our paper and media fair and balanced so that every American's view can be heard and respected, from left to right to the center. Coming soon, we will have a new Editorial Board. Trust in media is essential for a strong democracy.

On Planet Chronicle, he emphasized his desire for the paper to break free from being an "echo chamber."

As a result, it will be challenging and risky. I will receive a great deal of criticism, which I am already facing, but I believe it is crucial for all perspectives to be represented, as I stated to FNC's Gallagher.

The L.A. Times and Tang were contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for comment but no immediate response was received.

Planet Chronicle' Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.