We are sad to report that in Women’s Wear Daily’s quest to stay financially sound, the daily fashion paper has cut yet another superstar from its L.A. office (that’s three in the past six months). Anne Riley-Katz, the bureau’s West Coast Retail Editor, was given her walking papers today.

Riley-Katz, who’s been with the Conde Nast trade paper since 2008, is famous for her sharp reporting, warm demeanor and infectious enthusiasm (the girl is a walking party — trust).

Reasons for the departure are nebulous, but may have something to do with the fact that W magazine — WWD‘s sister publication — is reportedly relocating edit staff to WWD, after Conde Nast decided that the two entities should no longer have any staffers who cross over into both publications (which has long been the case — with editors such as Bridget Foley showing up on both mastheads).

Anyway, we know the divine Riley-Katz will land on her feet — and we’re sure to be hearing from her again soon.

Photo: Anne Riley-Katz.