Jon Healey

senior editor for the LA Times’ Utility Journalism Team

Jon Healey on KCRW

The wholesale price of gas is way down in most of the U.S. and Europe. So why are prices in CA spiking, and what can you do to weather this increase?

Your gas bill could triple in SoCal. What to do?

The wholesale price of gas is way down in most of the U.S. and Europe. So why are prices in CA spiking, and what can you do to weather this increase?

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One consequence of Internet technology is what's called the "shared economy."

Airbnb and the 'Sharing Economy'

One consequence of Internet technology is what's called the "shared economy."

from Which Way, L.A.?

All Los Angeles City Libraries are now closed two days a week. It's the first time in 140 years that not even one library is open everyday.

LA to Vote on Measure L: Who Hates Libraries?

All Los Angeles City Libraries are now closed two days a week. It's the first time in 140 years that not even one library is open everyday.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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