Sam Dean is a business reporter for the Los Angeles Times covering the technology industry in Southern California. He has previously worked as a feature writer for a number of publications including Newsweek, the Verge, 538 and Lucky Peach.
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Batten down the hatches: We’re facing “economic headwinds.” Why are so many corporate leaders suddenly using this euphemism when announcing layoffs?
March 13, 2024
Insurance companies deride him. The state insurance commissioner calls him out. But Harvey Rosenfield and his organization, Consumer Watchdog, have saved Californians lots of money.
March 1, 2024
President Biden has signed an executive order and created a federal rule aimed at better securing the nation’s ports from potential cyberattacks.
Feb. 21, 2024
Allstate, one of the largest insurers in the country, has resumed writing new policies through its website. But the costs are going up.
Feb. 16, 2024
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Feb. 11, 2024
The window to sign up for health insurance through California’s state marketplace, Covered California, ends Friday at midnight. But there are exceptions.
Feb. 8, 2024
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Feb. 5, 2024
A proposed California law would require social media companies make chronological feeds the default for users under 18.
Jan. 29, 2024
What’s a ‘door plug’ and why do airliners have them? How does a smartphone still work after falling three miles? We have answers to these and other questions stemming from Alaska Flight 1282.
Jan. 8, 2024
A leaked document shows how Amazon cultivates support from nonprofits and politicians in its fight against environmental regulations and labor organizers in the Inland Empire.
Dec. 5, 2023