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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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According to two estimates, the hit to the national economy is in the billions of dollars.
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The Amazon Style store was part of an experiment in brick-and-mortar retail for the online shopping giant. It opened at the Americana last year.
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The program will give fresh produce to Long Beach neighborhood markets and corner stores free of charge for a three month period.
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The Woman in Me has been in such high demand that LAPL has had to buy hundreds of e-books, audiobooks and physical copies to keep up.
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The second-ever ArroyoFest opened up the 110 Freeway to bikers, pedestrians and walkers for the first time in two decades.
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The new motion, which was introduced Oct. 20, would legalize street vending on the Walk of Fame. Street vending is currently legal citywide with the exception of certain no-vending zones.
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SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios are resuming negotiations over streaming residuals and use of AI likenesses.
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The new degree program will build on the school's connections with employers in areas like stem cell research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill permitting speed cameras in three Southern California cities as part of a statewide pilot program aimed at decreasing traffic accidents and deaths.
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The Maui Humane Society is still looking for some pets lost during August's wildfires on the island — and Pasadena Humane Society is among the organizations sending staff members to help.
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San Diego State University researchers are formulating a dried version of the dip that can be taken past the Earth's atmosphere.
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Waymo will begin offering rides in Santa Monica before moving to places like West Hollywood, Koreatown, and Mid-City in the coming months.
