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Jill Replogle
What I cover
I cover the biggest issues facing Orange County, including public corruption, debates over our voting system, culture war battles and whatever else is bubbling to the surface of local conversations. (Occasionally they let me out to report on other things going on in SoCal.)
My background
I’ve lived in Orange County for nearly a decade and have been a journalist for close to 25 years, reporting up and down California, Mexico and Central America. Fun facts: I’m fluent in Spanish, and I’m currently fulfilling a lifelong dream of going to law school.
My goals
I want to help Orange County residents understand and navigate the big changes taking place here — cultural, political and in our built and natural environment. I want to hold our public officials accountable and help people build connections with their OC neighbors.
Best way to reach me
I love to hear from readers and listeners, whether it’s to pass me a story tip, gush about your favorite OC hike or take issue with something I wrote. You can reach me at jreplogle@LAist.com or, if you want more privacy, on Signal: @ jillrep.79 .
Stories by Jill Replogle
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Then-Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit to build the memorial. They later returned $150,000 after LAist questions. Now it's likely to be demolished.
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Gates plans to continue battling the liberal state government at the city attorney’s office. He says he'll run to head that office again next year.
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Veterans said they also have faced challenges and delays getting federal food and education benefits.
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Unhoused people sleeping in county parks and along flood control channels can now be immediately fined or jailed.
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The proposed measure could mean fines or even arrests for those who violate anti-camping laws.
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The outside investigation was commissioned after Do pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge for actions as an Orange County supervisor.
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The Newport Beach City Council approved a new artificial surf park that will replace part of an aging golf course.
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A judge said the city's rule restricting books for minors violates state law. The City Council voted to appeal.
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A California appeals court has 90 days to issue an opinion in the controversial matter.
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The board voted to release the audit report, but it will first notify named individuals and give them a chance to challenge its release.
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Do is currently serving a five-year prison sentence on a federal bribery charge.
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Do is currently serving a five-year sentence in federal prison for accepting kickbacks in exchange for directing lucrative county contracts to a nonprofit.
