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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 1984 arts festival was a major success. What will 2028 be like?
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L.A. County Board of Supervisors, District 3: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it mattersIncumbent Lindsey Horvath faces three challengers in the primary for District 3, which was heavily affected by the Palisades Fire.
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Five candidates are in the running to be the L.A. County supervisor for District 1, filling the seat currently occupied by Hilda Solis, who is termed out this year.
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Bartenders, cooks and other workers at SoFi Stadium want premium pay and protections from their work being subcontracted. They've threatened to strike during the World Cup.
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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.
