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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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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.
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A new podcast from LAist Studios and VICE examines the party crew scene in the 2000s and whether it had anything to do with the brutal death of a 14-year-old girl who was a member of the Vicious Ladies crew.
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The 2002 awards felt like a turning point for Black actors. But 13 years later came #OscarsSoWhite.
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We all need to be concerned — and prepared.
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Valentine's Day is sneaking up on us. You can go big, or you can go home alone. (Or sleep on the couch.) Here's our guide to finding something sweet and special for your someone sweet and special. Even if that someone is you!
