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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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Most construction is slated to finish in 2028. But questions remain about how many kids will return.
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Her lawyers say she could die within days if she is deported, as the equipment that keeps her alive and out of the hospital is available only in the U.S.
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LA invested millions in preschools. Less than four years later, it's offloading most. What happened?Parents loved Los Angeles' licensed childcare centers. Now they're calling the program a "total failure."
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For the first time, some early education centers have waitlists. But the district still has many empty seats
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The advocate for nonviolent parenting and educator to decades of Angelenos was 81.
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The city recently gave early childhood educators a huge salary boost. It's part of a strategy to attract and retain people in the job.
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The longtime politician who represented South L.A. was 95.
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The city promised a "smooth" transition to non-city providers, but some families are skeptical.
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Enrollment in public preschool and transitional kindergarten increased by more than 35,000 children in the 2023-2024 school year. But potential elimination of Head Start threatens those gains
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Los Angeles expanded childcare during the pandemic, but federal funding is running out. Parents are worried about what happens next.
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The state said the change from a 2024 law will be part of a larger overhaul of California's benefits system.
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Most eligible property owners have opted in.
