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Kevin Tidmarsh
What I cover
As LAist’s All Things Considered producer, I cover breaking news, enterprise stories and happenings all around Los Angeles and Southern California. For LAist, I’ve written about failing hydrants during the Palisades Fire and restrictions on healthcare for trans youth. I’ve also covered how to take advantage of your local libraries and where to find the coolest concerts around town.
My background
I joined LAist’s staff in 2023. Before that, I was a news, feature and documentary producer for NPR, KCRW and Stitcher, among others. I’ve held microphones in front of #FreeBritney protesters, senators, asylum seekers and the U.S. Secretary of State. I got my start in audio journalism in college, when I used the production skills I picked up as a failed musician to make my own history documentary podcast. I moved to Southern California when I was 18 from South Bend, Ind. Getting to know the region and the people living here — in L.A., Ventura County, the Inland Empire, Long Beach and everywhere else — has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
My goals
I want to help our readers and listeners connect with each other and navigate the incredibly complex megalopolis in which we live — breaking down L.A.’s biggest issues, providing the community with crucial context on the latest headlines and hopefully sparking intrigue and delight along the way. I’m especially interested in hearing about LGBTQ+ issues, city services and infrastructure and all the events and shows people are attending.
Best way to reach me
If you have feedback or concerns about any stories we’ve covered, or any we’ve haven’t, get in touch. My email is ktidmarsh@laist.com. Hablo español. If you have a tip you’d like to share securely, my Signal username is @ktidmars.27.
Stories by Kevin Tidmarsh
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As if SoCal’s air quality hasn’t been bad enough, air quality officials are warning much of Southern California to brace for hazardous air over the July 4 weekend.
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A federal judge today indicated he wants to preserve federal funding for the embattled Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority amid a lawsuit against the federal government.
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Here are some places to spend the Fourth of July for people with sensory issues, young kids and pets who want to avoid illegal fireworks shows.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved $26 million in funds to help gender-affirming care clinics stay open when federal funding is cut off.
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s parent company, Rady Children’s Health, will keep offering gender-affirming care to people under 19 — for now.
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To preserve the history of L.A.’s Black queer underground clubs, this artist recreated them.
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These L.A. LGBTQ+ institutions are full of history, cheap drinks, and good crowds to chat with locals and watch World Cup matches with.
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The Oiled Wildlife Care Network said it has taken in 25 birds affected by an oil spill that released more than 2,000 gallons of crude oil into East LA.
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The Santa Monica Pier had the highest bacteria levels in SoCal. But there's lots of clean beaches to go around.
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Inglewood-born brothers Aaron and Lawrence Shaw have been nominated for Grammys and played with greats. Now, they’re out with a new album that’s L.A. through and through.
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There are different pronunciations for the beloved South American tree in English, Spanish and Portuguese. LAist breaks them down.
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The zoo said it’s the first major breeding success in its Cape vulture habitat, which opened up last year.
