Jill Replogle
Correspondent, Orange County
(she/her)
My goal is to help Orange County residents understand and navigate the big changes taking place here — cultural, political, and in our built and natural environment. I also want to help people build connections with their OC neighbors.
I know that I can’t cover everything. So I’m hoping you’ll help me prioritize my coverage by letting me know what’s going on in your community and what you wish you knew more about. Also welcome: recommendations for good eats, craft beer, hikes and hidden beaches. I live in Huntington Beach and love exploring.
Can't pronounce my last name? It's REP-LOW-guhl. Ask me for a tutorial when I see you.
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My family of four pledged to ditch single-use plastic for a month. Behold this diary of anguish, joy and plasticized stickers. -
The state Coastal Conservancy is working on a plan to increase affordable lodging near the beach. And they want your input. -
I have no time to make my own crackers, nor space to grow vegetables, nor money to burn at the farmer's market. Can my family really go plastic-free? We're going to try. -
We spoke with three players in California's cannabis industry to get their take a year into legalization. -
Keanakay Scott cried when she read a man's suggestion that homeless people like her and her 6-year-old daughter be put on a "reservation." Then she decided to speak up. -
Same ole Christmas music got you tuning out? Try another language. -
An "army" of enthusiastic campaigners, willing and wealthy donors, a slow tide of demographic transformation and a loathing for President Trump. All were factors. -
Even California's Republican national committeeman was awed by Democrats' army of campaigners. -
So are several other parts of Southern California. But the blue wave hasn't crested... yet. -
The election will tell if Disney will again have a City Council that's friendly toward its interests.
Stories by Jill Replogle
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