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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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The county allotted $3 million to administer a pilot program over the next year to assist households at risk of evictions.
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The market has developed strong commitments to social justice under current owner Danny Park, who serves on the board of Creating Justice.
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The popular bakery, which had operated for 30 years until the end of 2023, was sued in June for failing to pay overtime, provide rest periods, and other alleged labor violations.
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The Globes' former parent organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, faced controversy after controversy and dissolved last year.
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Wind gusts up to 60 mph in the valleys and along the costs; up to 80 mph in the mountains and foothills.
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The changes include a clear ADA-accessible path from the airport to parking and public transportation, plus a warning system for pedestrians in crosswalks.
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The annual "Pageant of the Masters" festival in Laguna Beach takes place this summer. This weekend, they're asking folks to audition.
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The program is designed to give grants to Long Beach residents looking to reduce costs associated with buying homes in the city.
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Western monarch butterflies are a key part of the insect ecosystem, which is why scientists and volunteers are tracking how many are spending the winter in L.A. County.
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"Luna Luna" features rides and attractions designed by artists like David Hockney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring, which are now on display to the public.
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The L.A. Memorial Coliseum is home to a crew of feral cats, which lucky visitors can sometimes catch a glimpse of after USC games. They help keep rats and other pests away.
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Pomona first passed the moratorium in 2022. Its city council this week failed to extend the ban.
