McClatchy-Tronc Deal Could Create Formidable Rival to Gannett

Nieman Lab: One’s a family-controlled, century-plus-old newspaper chain, known for believing in its civic mission but not for its digital strategy. The other is, well, Tronc. With an assist from L.A.’s richest man, could this be a path forward? Could McClatchy unexpectedly join Gannett and GateHouse as survivors?