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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 CHP said 75 people were arrested in connections with the demonstration that snarled traffic for miles.
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The transfer of a stretch of land in Huntington Beach to the Acjachemen Tongva Land Conservancy is a first for Orange County.
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Three out of every 10 households struggle to put enough food on the table, according to a new report out of USC.
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A new report finds a majority of working Californians between the ages of 16 and 24 are earning low wages, and many can't afford basic living expenses.
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A new documentary tells the story of the 1930s mural on Olvera Street that was whitewashed and then restored.
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"Blood In The Machine" tells the story of factory workers who rose up and revolted against their bosses' use of automation 200 years ago. That history resonates today.
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The Biltmore is the second SoCal hotel to reach a tentative agreement with Unite Here Local 11.
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The Huntington names Hilton Als as the new inaugural fellow in history of American art.
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Another group of current and retired LAPD officers have sued the city over the release of their images in response to a public records request.
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Labor historian Caroline Luce says L.A. was once an anti-union town. This summer, it's been on the frontlines of a labor resurgence.
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State commissioners cited high gas prices last winter and immediate energy needs.
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An interview with Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First."
