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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The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation announced it will give away its entire collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art — and LACMA will be one of the beneficiaries. -
The decision is the latest blow to these services since the Trump administration began seeking to ban them nationwide six months ago. -
Long Beach’s longtime free mobile testing clinic and many outreach programs will no longer be available to its residents, including 4,000 people living with HIV. -
CHLA cites pressure from the Trump administration to close the center, leaving patients with fewer options for gender-affirming care. -
The fire quickly grew Wednesday afternoon in hot, dry conditions. -
After pausing and resuming gender-affirming care for some patients in January, the hospital says it faced more pressure from Trump administration officials. -
Film LA reports that just 63% of major studios' sound stage space was in use in 2024, compared with 90% before the Hollywood strikes of 2023. -
L.A. Metro’s board approved an expansion of its weapons detection pilot program in its latest move aimed at improving safety. -
The hospital received new assurances from the California attorney general to protect them as the Trump administration seeks to limit transgender healthcare for children and young adults.
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The hospital previously said it would pause accepting some new patients in response to a federal executive order. Now after pressure from advocates and the state, it is reversing course.
