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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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A look back at LAist reporting that uncovered more than $13 million in public funds directed to a little-known nonprofit by Andrew Do, who did not disclose that his daughter Rhiannon Do held leadership roles with the group — which was not required by state law at the time.
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Words like "retired" and "educator" can spark legal challenges in court.
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Commerce Lane, a block-long street in an industrial part of the beach town is now also Honorary Laird Lane.
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O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do told a mental health nonprofit based in Irvine to hire the woman, according to multiple people briefed on the contract.
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The existing facilities haven't kept up with the crowds.
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The spill closed nearby beaches and harbors, and prompted the controversial cancellation of the city's annual airshow.
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Huntington Beach's Measure U, on the November ballot, would give voters the ability to block major changes to local zoning.
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The winner of District 1 will join a five-member board that oversees a county of about 3 million residents with an annual budget of about $9 billion.
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The nonprofit Mind OC has lost three contracts for mental health services in the past month.
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Santa Ana is asking voters whether they want to give a hefty pay raises to city council members.
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Look out for wildlife with burnt paws, or singed feathers. And call the authorities if you spot anything.
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Measure CC would enshrine in Santa Ana’s charter the rent stabilization and 'just cause' eviction ordinance that's already in place.
