Wow.

First, here's an LA Times editor's note:

The writer of both articles, Eric Slater, has been dismissed from the staff.

Then, this is in the Chico Enterprise-Record. Melissa told me Slater was calling her, guess so. Interesting details to keep coming it seems, if Melissa's story says anything:

Monday afternoon, Slater indicated he'd likely soon be making a response to the Times.

"After the Times prints the report on its investigation, I will release a statement as well," Slater said. "You will expect my statement to differ."