Libby Rainey
Reporter, Early Childhood (Temporary)
(She/Her)
Childcare is essential to our social fabric, but it's what experts call a "broken market." It's too expensive for parents and guardians, but the pay for the people providing it is often extremely low. I look at what this means for L.A. families, the workforce, and society. And I report on what federal, state and local solutions might look like.
I also cover early education, the rollout of transitional kindergarten in California, and maternal health — from the Black maternal mortality crisis to doula care to the impact of maternity ward closures across the state.
Before this, I produced LAist's local broadcast of All Things Considered, covered labor at More Perfect Union, and produced the daily global news hour Democracy Now!
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Childcare providers face high costs, low pay and a changing landscape as California adopts universal transitional kindergarten.
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New stops on the A Line include Glendora, San Dimas and La Verne.
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Rob Bonta issued a blistering criticism of the county's handling of its facilities.
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The digital tool led by UCLA offers residents real-time measurements of particles in the air.
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What will happen if survivors are on the hook for rent and a mortgage at the same time? It's common after a disaster, one expert says.
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California says it will train 988 responders to support LGBTQ+ youth calling for help.
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Survivors say they're frustrated with the complicated application process while trying to decide if they'll rebuild or relocate.
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The Board of Supervisors is considering establishing a "heat threshold" of 82 degrees. It will go to a vote next month.
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Los Angeles is officially three years out from the Olympic Games. Organizers released a first look at the upcoming schedule.
Stories by Libby Rainey
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