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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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An unidentified body was recovered from the bed of the Santa Ana River just before noon on Jan. 1, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
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LAist hit the road again to take a roundtrip Waymo ride from downtown to Arlington Heights using freeways
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Following a Trump administration proposal to cut off all Medicare and Medicaid dollars to hospitals that give gender-affirming care to youth, advocates are sounding the alarm.
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The Cedars-Sinai doctor who delivered the baby successfully said the odds of this outcome were “far less than one in a million.”
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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors gave final approval today to an ordinance requiring visible identification and banning law enforcement from wearing masks.
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Inspired by the found-footage style of the 'Paranormal Activity' films, the stage production takes place in a two-story house set to make it feel more real for the audience.
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After 10 years of throwing shows with the likes of Fiona Apple and Boygenius, the indie concert promoters Sid the Cat are opening a space of their own.
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Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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L.A. County public health officials have said the individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions and encouraged all eligible residents to get vaccinated against influenza.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife seized what they say appears to be at least nine rhino horns and thousands of pieces of elephant ivory from an L.A. County business.
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Paintings, sculptures, video installations and mixed-medium creations make up this review of local artists.
