I predict Singleton will close either the CC Times or the SJ Merc and will also close the St. Paul Pioneer press...
The Contra Costra Times market includes the new mega growth metro area of Antioch/Pittsberg/Martinez and Brentwood and the well heeled older areas of Walnut Creek, Crows Canyon and Concord.
San Jose is a typical "diversified" blue city/county area. A sane person will sell the Merc to a left wing billionaire thug like Burkle who will loot Calpers and Union retirement funds to buy the Merc.
If there is no elite left wing limo driven buyer, there may be a fire sale on the buildings, presses and office equipment.