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Libby Rainey
What I cover
I cover the L.A. region and some of the big events that define it, from recovery after the Los Angeles fires to preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. I also look at how Angelenos engage with the economy, their communities and the region.
My background
I've been at LAist since 2023. I started as a producer and had a stint as a reporter covering early childhood education before becoming a general assignment reporter. Before LAist, I covered labor at More Perfect Union and produced the daily global news hour Democracy Now! I grew up in South Pasadena, not far from the LAist newsroom.
My goals
I want my reporting to reflect the layered experience of living in Los Angeles. I'm interested in learning what people think about how the city works and what could work better. I also like to look at how big forces, like the economy, impact the experience of life here.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear from you if you have feedback or thoughts on what I should be covering. You can reach me at lrainey@laist.com. You can also reach me on Signal. My username is @libbyrainey893.
Stories by Libby Rainey
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Some host city officials had warned that if the funds weren't released soon, it would disrupt plans for the tournament
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United in song, the activists expressed solidarity with families who've been affected by the Trump administration's mass deportation effort.
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Metro will erect temporary shade structures and hydration stations for fans this summer, but the advocates hope to see permanent solutions.
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Iran's sports minister said playing in the tournament is out of the question as the U.S. bombing campaign continues.
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A growing number of California cities and police departments have cut ties with Flock after reports that that its data was shared with immigration enforcement.
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Metro will run buses to and from SoFi Stadium for World Cup matches this summer.
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Some host city officials raised the alarm last week that fan plans would be canceled or scaled back if federal money didn't come through. L.A. officials seem less concerned.
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A DOJ spokesperson said the agency has a court-authorized warrant but declined to provide additional details.
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California Sen. Adam Schiff's office found that last year, ICE's spending commitments on weapons and ammunition increased more than 360%.
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L.A. is the host and financial backstop for the 2028 Games, but Wasserman's private nonprofit is calling the shots.
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The Los Angeles Committee organizing the World Cup has not put out a promised human rights action plan, less than five months out from the tournament.
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LA28 chief Casey Wasserman has faced growing scrutiny and public outrage over his recent appearance in the Epstein files.
