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Rene Lynch
What I cover
I am an editor and writer covering one of my favorite places on the planet — Orange County — including food trends, politics, breaking news, environmental issues, public safety — and whatever else the SoCal news gods have in store for the day.
My background
I’ve been in SoCal media for over 35 years, including nearly three decades at the Los Angeles Times where I edited the weekly L.A. Affairs column.
My goals
I want to deliver SoCal news that aims to help, inform, uplift and inspire. I especially like stories that remind us how lucky we are to call SoCal home. Is it perfect? Nope. But I wouldn’t trade it for anywhere else.
How to contact me
Do you have a story idea? Don't keep it to yourself. I want to know what stories you want to read — especially about Orange County. Reach out at rlynch@laist.com.
Stories by Rene Lynch
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Do has faced increasing calls to step down amid an unfolding scandal involving fraud allegations.
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San Diego content creator Nisha Vora has a monster new cookbook out — Big Vegan Flavor — that will transform your relationship with vegetables and plant-based eating.
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The city of Huntington Beach has released the details of its settlement agreement with the operator of the annual air show, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Critics says the details need further investigating.
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L.A. Chef Lord Maynard Llera took home top honors Monday night — a coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef: California — a win that honors his unique, heart-and-soul take on Filipino barbecue.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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Today is Selena’s birthday. The late Mexican-American superstar who was crowned "the queen of Tejano music" would have been 53.
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“It was a downer,” said Agustin Ruelas, the co-owner at Brewjeria, the Latino and POC-owned craft brewery in Pico Rivera. “We just wanted to honor Selena.”
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If you're counting carbs, but need to scratch that pizza itch, here are some delicious options
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An obituary about the late acting great included this record-scratch moment: Gossett said in his autobiography that he was on his way to actress Sharon Tate's home in Benedict Canyon when he learned she'd been murdered along with several friends, a crime later blamed on The Manson Family.
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If you're looking for a place to take the fam or friends on Easter Sunday we've done the footwork for you: Here are 5 places still taking reservations, but don't delay if you actually need a place to eat on Sunday.
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Wildflower season is juuuuust starting to hit its stride here in Southern California. So we put together a guide to help you get out there.
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Voters approve a proposal to require voter ID and another another that critics say is aimed at keeping the Pride flag from being flown.
