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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 city's financial exposure is essentially unlimited in the event of budget overruns.
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Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the Dodgers. Blue Jays came out on top 6-2.
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The Dodgers are back at home as they take on the Blue Jays.
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Felisa Wright lost her home and her livelihood in the Eaton Fire. She didn't stop fighting to return.
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Organizers say they want to empower their neighbors and dispel misinformation. Here's how they're doing it.
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The mayor signed an executive directive Friday mobilizing city government to ramp up preparation for the Games.
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It will be the second national day of protest against President Donald Trump.
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Tens of thousands of workers across Southern California walk out over pay and staffing issues.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta made the request after years of scandals at the county's facilities.
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SoCal Edison says it will announce its compensation program sometime this fall.
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An ordinance that the L.A. City Council soon will consider would allow certain Olympics projects to skip city zoning and planning requirements.
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The Nov. 4 election asks voters to weigh in on Prop 50, which would allow the state to temporarily use new Congressional maps for elections in 2026, 2028 and 2030.
