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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A petition to list some populations of the bird as endangered has advanced through a state agency. -
The utility service announced the shutoff to the landslide-prone area Saturday, drawing criticism for not giving residents enough time and outreach beforehand. -
The first women's sports bar in California, Watch Me!, drew a huge crowd on its opening day Friday as people came from all over Southern California to celebrate women's sports. -
The nonprofit TreePeople always prefers to plant native trees when possible, but sometimes non-native trees win out because of greater adaptability to droughts and high temperatures. -
Under significant pressure to step down, Biden says in a letter posted to social media it was his "greatest honor" to serve his country. -
One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed. -
After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California. -
The event will bring together devotees of the tropical plant, which is native to the Caribbean but is appreciated worldwide for its fragrant smell and remarkable five-petaled flowers. -
A rare mashup of elements in the atmosphere caused this morning's thunderstorm. -
The hydrogen-powered hybrid train will run on Metrolink's Arrow line, which links San Bernardino and Redlands.
