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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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As the famous bald eagle couple shields two chicks from the snow and cold, a third chick is breaking through its shell.
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Almost two months after the L.A. fires, some childcare providers who lost their homes and businesses say they're not able to access the aid they've been told to apply for.
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Two years after Medi-Cal expanded to cover doulas, some say it's a fight to get reimbursed for their services.
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Kira Johnson's husband says an agreement between Cedars and the federal government doesn't go far enough.
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The emergency aid comes amid a push to extend food aid to undocumented Californians. Many undocumented children live in households where their access to food is limited, irregular or uncertain.
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With fire relief money now lapsed, Gov. Newsom has ordered the state to reach out to providers to take them through what other benefits might be available to them.
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Child care programs could be 'on the brink' due to funding delays.
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The order aims to eliminate red tape for childcare centers looking to relocate temporarily.
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Governor Newsom allowed reimbursements for impacted providers for 30 days. Will he extend them?
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Daycares have many questions — and fewer answers — about cleaning up a playground staple.
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Drawing, playing and make-believe are tools children can use to comprehend the disruption of the past month.
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A choir sings on after losing its church in the Eaton Fire.
