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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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Residents now have until April 15 to sign up for the government's free debris removal program. The program now includes condos, not just single-family homes.
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Two thousand property owners still need to make a decision, according to L.A. County Public Works.
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House Republicans' budget proposal could mean cuts to Medicaid.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez called the homeless service agency a 'sinking Titanic.'
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CalFire's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, published Monday for Southern California, show fire hazard creeping farther into some the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica and even West Hollywood.
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The Paper Trail is the first women’s prison newspaper in California.
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A proposal in the U.S. House would almost inevitably affect the state’s health insurance for low-income people, experts say.
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California ranks fourth for most expensive child care in the country, according to a new report.
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As the famous bald eagle couple shields two chicks from the snow and cold, a third chick is breaking through its shell.
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Almost two months after the L.A. fires, some childcare providers who lost their homes and businesses say they're not able to access the aid they've been told to apply for.
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Two years after Medi-Cal expanded to cover doulas, some say it's a fight to get reimbursed for their services.
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Kira Johnson's husband says an agreement between Cedars and the federal government doesn't go far enough.
