Los Angeles Times Publisher to Buy San Diego Newspaper

The publisher of the Los Angeles Times has agreed to buy San Diego's dominant newspaper U-T San Diego for $85 million, the U-T reported Thursday.

It said Tribune Publishing will keep the San Diego newspaper as a separate brand while sharing stories, photos and other content with the Los Angeles Times.

Douglas Manchester, who bought the San Diego newspaper in 2011 for about $110 million, will remain owner of the U-T's headquarters in the city's Mission Valley area. He is seeking permission to build 200 luxury apartments there.

U-T San Diego says the deal is expected to be completed before June 30.