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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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A pilot program uses equipment that one New York law firm called "objectively a failure."
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Lawmakers say that seven people living near the landfill have developed cancer in the past six years.
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It brings the total paid by the LA Archdiocese to abuse survivors to more than $1.5 billion
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Officials say drug use is suspected. Narcan, the overdose medication, was used by responders.
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Like the writers and actors strikes of last year and the ongoing video game performer walkout, animation workers say this negotiation is critical to the fate of their industry.
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Experts said local ports would only have been able to handle so much extra cargo had the strike carried on.
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The strike set for next week could have shut down a lot of crucial services.
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The new guidance says officers can be disciplined and fired for gang membership.
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The walkout is now in its second month.
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State Water Project capacity could dip as much as 23% over next 20 years.
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New research found air pollution from wildfires is even worse than cars.
