Jon Healey writes and edits stories for the Los Angeles Times’ Fast Break Desk, the team that dives into the biggest news of the moment. In his previous stints, he wrote and edited for the Utility Journalism team and The Times editorial board. He covered technology news for The Times from 2000 to mid-2005.
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Lawsuits by GOP officials have cast a shadow over a Biden plan to ease student borrowers’ burdens, but some relief is still available. And more may be coming.
July 2, 2024
San José became the first California city to let homeowners sell an ADU on their lot separately from their house. The goal is to boost homeownership.
June 14, 2024
Workers in the entertainment industry are struggling. The Times has compiled a guide that offers tips on finances, mental health and accessing funds.
June 13, 2024
For workers in the film and TV industry, gigs and income can be unpredictable, especially when production is slow. Here are tips on how to manage the lean times.
June 13, 2024
Emergency funds are available for film and TV industry workers who are experiencing significant financial hardship.
June 19, 2024
Researchers at McAfee have found a near tripling in the number of phishing attempts and malicious websites tied to Ozempic and other costly weight-loss drugs.
June 12, 2024
A state panel newly empowered to cancel or suspend the certifications of police officers and sheriff’s deputies determined that Fuhrman was ineligible for certification because of his criminal record.
June 7, 2024
Reversing course, the author of a bill to ban junk fees has proposed emergency legislation to carve out an exemption for restaurants.
June 6, 2024
Top federal officials announced that Direct File, a free tax-filing service for people with simple returns, will be made available to all states in 2025.
May 30, 2024
California issued 9.6 million prepaid debit cards loaded with $200 to $1,050 for taxpayers. But more than 600,000 of them haven’t been activated.
May 26, 2024