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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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How one group of hyperlocal officials are responding to ongoing concern about immigration raids.
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If one thing defines Los Angeles, it might be traffic. And in the months since the January firestorm, displaced residents say they've been sitting in a lot more of it.
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Shaking was felt in Pasadena and parts of Los Angeles.
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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.
