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 RE/Sound Festival, now in its second year, features a multi-genre lineup, and about 100 volunteers are needed for support and outreach. -
Increased holiday traffic is projected for Sunday afternoon and evening, and Monday morning’s rush hour may also be busier due to return travelers, according to AAA. -
This year's Doo Dah Parade brought together lovers of gaudiness, camp, mirthfulness, and all types of self-expression into the streets of Old Town Pasadena. -
Rainy weather is back this weekend, as atmospheric rivers that brought record precipitation to Northern California move south. -
The rocket, Aftershock II, reached a height of over 470,000 feet, which is nearly the legal limit for amateur rocket launches. -
The Beaver supermoon is reaching its peak this weekend, converging with other celestial events. -
Climate change will bring higher sea levels and changes to our coastline, and king tides are key to understanding them before they happen. -
As many government offices and services close for the Veterans Day holiday, national parks will stay open — and will be open for visitors free of charge. -
A fast-burning fire in the mountains was pushed by exceptionally strong and dry Santa Ana winds, burning thousands of acres, destroying homes and forcing evacuations. -
The governing body for the Los Angeles Police Department will vote on Tuesday on whether to approve an $507,509 annual salary for chief of police nominee Jim McDonnell.
