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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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Childcare providers say they know that their work is critical to allowing families to find new housing or return to work. But they're also trying to figure out how they themselves will recover, or stay afloat at all.
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Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups including children and pregnant people.
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Sheriff's officials have door-to-door searches with cadaver dogs underway in daylight hours.
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The late Altadena resident Owen Brown was famed abolitionist John Brown's son. Like his father, he also participated in the Harpers Ferry raid. Later, the younger Brown settled in Los Angeles.
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After the devastating Woolsey Fire, residents and the fire department teamed up. Here's their story.
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Supervisors plan to try a procedural change.
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The LAPD called deputy mayor of public safety Brian Williams the "likely" source of the threat.
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The finding is among several in Orange County's "Conditions of Children" report identifying youth and maternal health disparities.
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See what's nominated for documentary, international feature film and other categories.
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The port is also anticipating potential tariffs under Trump.
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Some consumer watchdogs, though, say coverage may still be too expensive for many.
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A legal battle with national implications is shaking out with drivers in the city of Industry, Palmdale and Victorville as they challenge the tech giant’s delivery model.
