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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 new study looks at the threats of fires, floods and heat to incarcerated people across the state.
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The Theatricum Botanicum was a safe spot during the McCarthy era, served as a temporary home to folk singer Woody Guthrie, and staged countless productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Volunteers are stepping up to observe Los Angeles' sprawling court system.
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Talks between 14,000 workers and hotel operators in SoCal have fallen through.
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The Westin Bonaventure in downtown L.A. made a tentative deal with the union Thursday, averting a strike there.
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Housekeepers, cooks and other workers want affordable health care and raises.
