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 Metro Art Buses don’t follow a fixed route, but lucky riders who catch these buses can see dozens of portraits of Metro riders by local artists. -
The governor to expand the state's tax credit for the film and television industry to help stave off competition. -
Many stakeholders in South L.A. are excited about getting more trees in the ground, but new research from USC highlights residents’ views on where and how that should happen. -
Beachgoers in Newport Beach reported seeing the glowing waves throughout the night Saturday into early Sunday morning. -
Police say the vehicle, which cost about $150,000 to buy and outfit as a police car, will primarily be used for community outreach rather than standard patrols. -
The West Coast is actually a prime viewing site — once you get away from all the light pollution. -
UC Davis researchers have found that 2020’s megafires meant Central Valley nut orchards produced a smaller crop the following year. -
A judge ordered the school, along with other tenants on the West L.A. Veterans’ Affairs campus, to increase its commitments to supporting veterans or face eviction. -
Officials have warned people living in the area to have preparations in place for people and pets who may be disturbed by the sounds. -
AB 2138 would have let some tribal police qualify as state peace officers. Governor Gavin Newsom said that it would have created legal disparities between tribal police and police officers.
