One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This archival content was originally written for and published on KPCC.org. Keep in mind that links and images may no longer work — and references may be outdated.
In coastal OC congressional race, climate change skeptic hopes to defend seat
Republican Dana Rohrabacher, left, represents the 48th Congressional District, in Orange County. Democrat Harley Rouda, right, is challenging him in a tight race.
(
Photo of Rohrabacher by Annie Lesser for KPCC; Photo of Rouda courtesy of Harley Rouda for Congress
)
Listen
4:11
In coastal OC congressional race, climate change skeptic hopes to defend seat
Orange County Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has supported President Donald Trump on nearly every front, including Trump's calls for ending the Russia election meddling investigation and his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accords.
In a few weeks, Rohrabacher will try to defend his seat at the ballot box against Republican-turned-Democrat Harley Rouda. Voters and pollsters say the candidates' approach to environmental concerns is a key issue in the race.
Read more on LAist.com: In This Congressional Race, A Surfing Climate Change Skeptic Faces An Ex-Republican Turned Liberal
Get ready for the Nov. 6 election. To get prepped on deadlines, candidates and ballot measures, check out our Voter Game Plan. And if you liked this election guide, consider supporting us! You can donate here.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
