As reported earlier, KPCC bought the website name LAist and had plans to bring it back. In a recent update Kristen Muller, Chief Content Officer for KPCC said they planned o relaunch the site this June. Her post on the new Laist went over keeping up thoughtful weekend guides and info that only LAist could provide.
It also brought up a Kickstarter for LAist as they need money to pay for the staff and maintaining the site. Check it out here. They're trying to reach 50k by June 15 and they're past the half-way mark.
Here's hoping for a shiny brand new LAist bringing more news about LA.