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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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The long, controversial history of sex testing for women athletes in the Olympic Games.
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LA28 sold more than 4 million tickets in Drop One.
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If World Cup ticketing and past Olympics are any indication, tickets could get even pricier when re-sale launches in 2027.
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L.A. is banking on California sharing the financial burden if the Olympics go into the red.
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LA28 to award billions in Olympic contracts. City officials worry local businesses won't get a sliceThe dispute at a City Council meeting Tuesday is yet another sign that the relationship between LA28 and its host city is fraying.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez says that hundreds of millions of public funds are on the line. The big sticking point is security costs.
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Reynold Hoover also said LA28 wasn't using dynamic pricing yet, but could in future sales. In other words, tickets could get even pricier.
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A sports economist — and LA28's budget — provide some insight into the high prices.
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Early ticket buyers in the locals-only sale report sticker shock and sky-high fees.
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L.A. Metro's Board and California Democrats have repeatedly asked for funding to temporarily acquire and run an additional 1,750 buses to meet the demand for the 2028 Games.
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia called the delay "deeply troubling."
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Locals will be able to buy tickets starting April 2. Emails with times slots will start going out tomorrow.
