Mercury News cuts 50 jobs, names new business, opinion editors

Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal

The San Jose Mercury News said the paper cut 50 jobs Friday and replaced two section editors in its latest round of cost cutting.

There were 34 employees let go involuntarily — 15 from the newsroom and 19 from other departments. Another 16 accepted buyouts earlier in the week.

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