After allowing for a weekend of speculation, Tribune Publishing issued a statement Monday saying it is not in negotiations to sell the Los Angeles Times, or any other part of the company.
The need to issue the statement came following a Tweet from Rupert Murdoch last Friday suggesting a deal was close.
No word why Murdoch would put the information out. He has denied an interest in any Tribune properties himself.
Reminder: We care because Tribune owns the Hartford Courant.
