Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times

Jon Healey

Los Angeles Times

El Segundo, CA, United States

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Past articles by Jon:

How Angelenos can get a low-cost A/C unit from the DWP to beat the next heat wave

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has relaunched a rebate program for energy-efficient air conditioners to help lower-income Angelenos stay cool. → Read More

How small California companies can compete for big contracts

For many small businesses, competing for a government contract is like climbing a remote mountain: They can't do it alone. Some California agencies are offering help. → Read More

An L.A. visitor's guide to the hotel workers' strike

The walkout by Local 11 of Unite Here is affecting about 20 hotels. Although they are staying open, their guests can expect the hotels to be noisier and possibly trim the amenities. → Read More

Tips for student loan holders affected by Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court's widely expected ruling against the Biden administration's blanket college loan forgiveness plan denies debtors the instant relief the program offered. But they still have better options for managing their debt than they did before the court took up the case. → Read More

When will the Supreme Court decide the student loan forgiveness case?

The U.S. Supreme Court put off until the last day of its current session its decision on two challenges to the Biden administration's student loan debt relief program. The decision will be released on the morning of June 30. → Read More

California revives programs to help first-time home buyers and ADU builders. What this means

California's state budget is restoring two assistance programs for first-time home buyers and ADU builders. Here's what you need to know. → Read More

Will your home survive a major quake? Free cash from California can help

Homes with raised foundations can be susceptible to serious damage in an earthquake. California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt program can help pay for seismic retrofits. → Read More

Metro Regional Connector speeds trips through downtown L.A. How to navigate it

The new Metro Regional Connector creates L.A. County's first uninterrupted north-south and east-west train lines. Three new stations downtown are now open. → Read More

How to get permits for an ADU built without them

Tens of thousands of ADUs in California are believed to be unpermitted. Here's how to go about bringing one up to code and into compliance. → Read More

Free money is still available for small L.A. businesses affected by the pandemic

The application deadline is looming for grant programs aimed at small businesses and nonprofits in the city and county of Los Angeles. Up to $25,000 is available to qualified applicants. → Read More

What to do if a loved one dies suddenly: A practical guide

When someone you care for dies unexpectedly, many responsibilities will fall onto your shoulders. Here's a guide to what they are and how to handle them. → Read More

What will an ADU do to your property taxes and resale value?

Fully permitted accessory dwelling units are so new, appraisers say, there's too little information to say with much certainty how much value they add to a home. → Read More

Realtime deepfakes are a dangerous new threat. How to protect yourself

In a frightening use of deepfake technology, scammers are using AI-powered audio and video to pass themselves off as their targets' relatives or loved ones in real time. → Read More

Mental health apps may put your privacy at risk. What to look for

A report by Mozilla notes that several apps aimed at mental health have improved their data privacy and security. But more than half still have problems, and some are terrible, Mozilla says. → Read More

Striking Hollywood writers start looking for new gigs. Here are some ideas

For most people who write for film and TV, the gigs are anything but steady. So while the strike is a more definitive interruption, this is a workforce that's accustomed to finding other ways to make ends meet. → Read More

Only a fraction of willing Americans donate organs. Here's why

About half the U.S. population, including 18 million Californians, are registered organ donors. But whether you can actually donate organs depends on how you die, among other limiting factors. → Read More

You Do ADU, Part 5: Avoiding costly delays in your ADU project

Why do so many projects take months longer than expected and go over budget? ADU experts say it's often because of problems on your site that could have been averted with better preparation. → Read More

How to switch from gas to electric appliances in your home

Researchers say gas heaters, stoves and other appliances pose risks to your health and the climate. They're comparatively small risks, but if you want to eliminate them, subsidies can cut the cost. → Read More

Finding the right contractor for your ADU

You Do ADU newsletter, Part 4: When taking on a project of this size and complexity, you're going to need to hire professionals -- contractors, architects and others. Here's how. → Read More

Free cash available to Facebook users. How to claim your share

A judge has tentatively approved a $725-million payout by Facebook's owner to settle claims that the social network shared user data without consent. → Read More