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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.
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High tides later in the year could mean even more flooding conditions for coastal residents and infrastructure that have already been inundated.
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The Los Angeles Field Recording Club has launched a map that they describe as a “living sonic archive of Los Angeles.” They’re looking for contributions.
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The City Council voted, 13-0, with two members absent. At rally outside City Hall before the vote, advocates praised the move as a step toward a healthier city.
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About one-fifth of the city of Los Angeles’ new speed cameras are now issuing warnings, with the rest slated to go live later this year.
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Metro’s board voted unanimously Thursday to rename downtown L.A.’s Pershing Square Metro station after Black philanthropist and landowner Bridget “Biddy” Mason.
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Data analysis by Gridwise shows that L.A. ride-hailing drivers have been working and getting paid less overall since Waymo’s arrival.
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The region is bracing for more extreme heat, beach erosion and drought that could be here within two decades, according to a new assessment by the state.
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With voting already ongoing, election experts stressed that there are safeguards in place to ensure voters’ legitimate ballots are counted.
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Pasadena's Healing Force wants to turn the Beastie Boys' old studio into one of LA's chillest venuesThe record store and venue, a destination for local musicians and music fans, is fundraising to move to a bigger space.
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This year's MacArthur Fellows have been announced, and artist and UCLA professor Rodney McMillian is one of 20 people who received the prestigious award.
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L.A. visual artist Lauren Halsey is promising a night chock-full of performances, art and activities galore at the Bowl from entrance to exit.
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The museum, which opens to the public Sept. 22, unites the Star Wars universe with all kinds of illustration and classic art.
