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
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The rain this week has helped dampen smoke from the hangar fire on the former Marine Corps base. -
As the vote count comes in, the recall election for Santa Ana Councilmember Jessie Lopez is mired in legal questions. -
Will Councilmember Jessie Lopez be ousted? And, will the election be valid?
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Air quality officials have found asbestos in ash and debris from the fire and continue to test for other toxins. -
Questions over district boundaries have put the election in the spotlight. -
The Orange County Registrar of Voters recently rescinded his initial certification that green-lighted the election. -
Orange County's election authority recently cast doubt on whether the recall election is legal.
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Half of all Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep tracked by scientists died last winter, leaving a total population of around 360 animals. -
The measure was passed by the council's conservative majority on a 4-3 vote after about five hours of public comment. -
If passed, a community review board would approve or reject childrens' books proposed for acquisition by the city library.
