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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An Orange County public defender has tallied 57 tainted criminal cases stemming from the county's informant scandal. New revelations of alleged misconduct could affect dozens more. -
A local resident sued the city in 2022 after it extended councilmembers' terms without holding an election. -
The measure would have guaranteed a $25/hr minimum wage for hotel and event workers. -
Measure A would also guarantee workload limits and safety measures for hotel housekeepers.
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Some say the airshow promoter got a suspiciously sweet deal in a recent legal settlement with the city. Others say the city should support the event, and its hometown promoter, in any way it can. -
The challenge is almost unimaginable: Truckloads of sand — enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools — were needed for one job to save just one small stretch of beach. -
Ballots have gone out for the special election on Oct. 3. If passed, hotel and event workers could see a $25 minimum wage almost immediately.
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The 424-page document could open a new chapter in the long-running "snitch scandal" that has upended multiple murder cases in Orange County. -
How can these delicious fish tacos be just $1.19? We investigate. -
Not letting "the bad guys win": The M Street band was back onstage Sunday night, less than two weeks after band members were injured during mass shooting.
