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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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Applications to volunteer at the L.A. Olympics and Paralympics are now open.
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Protesters rallied against Hyundai-Kia, the Home Depot and Aramco during the tournament. They called for more support for the workers who make big events possible.
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A nonprofit was hosting a gardening day near the Coliseum when someone used a drone to take a photo. Then the FBI arrived.
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Despite concerns, ICE has not been conducting visible enforcement at the tournament. But immigration arrests are continuing elsewhere.
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Jeff van Hoy traveled from L.A. to Houston, to Monterrey and L.A. again for the 2026 World Cup. He's been rooting for the U.S. since 1994.
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Fans of Mexico across L.A. are confident that something special is happening this tournament.
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At a Tuesday L.A. City Council committee meeting, local officials and councilmembers questioned LA28's human rights plans, including for addressing homelessness.
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The agreement between LA28 and the city is nearly nine months late. The mayor and City Council still need to sign off.
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The certification ends the vote count in the June 2 primary and ushers in the general election season.
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Crowds packed a block party near Mariachi Plaza to watch Mexico defeat South Korea one day after the fire sparked. Air quality has fluctuated since then.
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A special bus service to and from SoFi Stadium has logged more than 100,000 rides for the first four World Cup matches.
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FIFA had previously indicated that Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag would be banned in its stadiums. But many fans were seen waving it in the stands.
