As a Merc alum, my thoughts and heartfelt sympathies go out to those laid off and those that are left to pick up the pieces. No one is expendable, especially when it goes down like this. I wish the staff nothing but the best.

I still don't know what to say.

Friends, my thoughts are with all of you.

Thanks to everyone who has sent us good vibes this week. We really appreciate it.

Two people in visuals (a longtime photographer and a part-time graphic artist) were among those in the layoff group, so we are trying to assist them. The Guild has a fund if anyone is interested in donating. Details at www.sjguild.org