Former San Antonio Reporter Laid Off After 21 Years at LA Station

Lu Parker was let go by Nexstar Media Group from KTLA in Los Angeles.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Former FOX San Antonio KABB and KENS 5 reporter Lu Parker has been laid off by Texas-based Nexstar Media Group after 21 years of working as a news anchor at KTLA in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing challenges facing the news industry, with veteran journalists like Lu Parker being impacted by layoffs and changes in the media landscape.

The details

Lu Parker had been a news anchor at KTLA in Los Angeles for 21 years before being laid off by Nexstar Media Group, the Texas-based company that owns the station. Parker previously worked as a reporter for FOX San Antonio KABB and KENS 5 in Texas.

  • Lu Parker was laid off from KTLA in Los Angeles in 2026.

The players

Lu Parker

A former news reporter and anchor who worked in San Antonio, Texas and Los Angeles, California.

Nexstar Media Group

A Texas-based media company that owns KTLA in Los Angeles, where Lu Parker worked as a news anchor for 21 years before being laid off.

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The takeaway

This story reflects the ongoing challenges facing the news industry, with veteran journalists like Lu Parker being impacted by layoffs and changes in the media landscape. It serves as a reminder of the importance of adaptability and resilience in the fast-paced world of journalism.