San Jose Business Journal
The Mercury News'
"Tainted Trials, Stolen Justice" series is the kind of journalism that once was the hallmark of Knight Ridder papers, says the Business Journal. But "it's exactly the kind of work that would vanish if one follows the logic Knight Ridder is advancing to potential buyers as they kick the tires on the 32-paper chain. Knight Ridder confirms telling bidders they could save $150 million a year by cutting staff, paper and newshole -- i.e. cheapening the product."