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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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UCLA saw large increases in Black and Latinx applicants.
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Despite enthusiasm among prison educators, 'it has all the ingredients for students to be taken advantage of.'
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The move to restore prisoners' eligibility for federal Pell Grants has been widely applauded. But some prison education advocates worry about a flood of low-quality programs.
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Here's how to make sure your financial aid package isn't based on pre-pandemic finances.
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Students can appeal their financial awards. But first they have to know they can.
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Students and parents freaked out over the weekend when they couldn't submit applications because of technical difficulties with the online portal.
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Some students have more access to help than others when it comes to writing application essays. But all teenagers have great stories to tell.
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Essays are just one of many factors considered on a college application. But learning to write them can be a skill for life.
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Some Orange County activists cried foul when a local campaign invited voters to drop off their ballots or get help filling them in. But was it illegal?
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Let's give it the ol' college try, eh? 🤦♀️
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No more SAT cram sessions, road trips to visit campuses or essay-writing workshops at the library.
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Like everything else, a LOT has changed about applying to college during the pandemic.
