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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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“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.
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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). Here are our favorite places to get them.
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Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2 this year. And while donations make a difference, so does your time. Here's our starter guide to donating and volunteering in L.A. and Orange County.
