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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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Some call it Measure A. The mayor of Huntington Beach has called it Measure 1. So, what exactly is the new Voter ID measure called? We asked the Orange County elections chief for help.
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We’re never going to tell you who to vote for. We just want to give you the information you need to make a vote that aligns with your beliefs.
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A signature cocktail for New Year's just got easier. How? We turned to the Trader Joe's Queen, Anna Lisa, for advice: Look no further than the fizzy drink aisle at your supermarket and build from there.
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Under Seymour's pioneering guidance, KCRW provided the soundtrack to life in Southern California and a backdrop to countless commutes with a potent programming mix of news, music and talk that shaped Los Angeles culture as much as covered it.
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For many of us, it's not the holidays without tamales (hot sauce optional). We asked the LAist staff for their favorite places to buy.
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Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3 this year. And donations, no matter how small, make a difference. And so does your time. Here's our guide to donating and volunteering in and around L.A.
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We're covering all the food angles this holiday season: We've got gift ideas for the cook, the cookbook lover — and the person who just loves to eat. You might even find something for yourself on this list.
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The best thing about shopping for our pets this holiday season? They never complain about the color or style, or make snide comments about how much you spent. Anything you do for them is absolutely puuuuuurfect. That why shopping for our pets is so much fun.
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Shock. That's the reaction the world is having to news that the actor — forever known for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends” — has died.
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Here are some of our favorite places to get a hot, soft, artisanal pretzel in and around L.A. You're welcome.
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BakeCamp Los Angeles is a cooking-tasting blowout that will take place over three days in October — which happens to be National Cookie Month.
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We asked for your favorite places to eat and drink at the beach, and you delivered. Here are 22 seaside restaurants that serve up a view.
