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Yusra Farzan
What I cover
I am a geek for city council meetings — meaning I watch those long local government meetings so you don’t have to. And I keep you informed on how decisions in Orange County’s 34 cities affect your electricity bill, how your taxes are funding the next big project, the resources available at your child's school and if there is a corruption scandal brewing within your local government. Orange County’s food scene excites me too. If you ask me about the foods of my childhood, I will tell you about its Levantine shawarma, Korean bulgogi, Yemeni mandi, Sri Lankan kottu, Indian chicken 65, Pakistani biriyani and Malaysian nasi lemak. And guess what, I can find it all in O.C. I hope to help people connect with the different communities that call O.C. home.
My background
I grew up in the Middle East, but I am of Sri Lankan descent and I can count people from 27 different nationalities as friends. I got my start in entertainment reporting but soon realized local news has my heart. My work can be found in the Orange County Register, The Guardian US, L.A. Times, Teen Vogue, NPR and BuzzFeed.
My goals
I want to help people understand how if they want to see systemic change in housing, policing, education or healthcare — it all starts at the local level.
Best way to reach me
Covering 34 cities can be a lot, so I need your help in being my eyes and ears on the ground. If you have a tip, you can email me at yfarzan@laist.com or on Signal at username: @yusramf.25
Stories by Yusra Farzan
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Environmental justice organizations criticize the program.
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For the first time in 17 years, the Dodgers did not win a single postseason game — and fans unleashed the memes.
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A pair of Solid Rocket Motors will travel to the California Science Center on Wednesday.
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The medical clinic also alleges the city caved to pressure from anti-abortion protesters.
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Students from all age groups can avail of the pass.
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He was killed in an ambush-style shooting in September.
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The "genius grant" is an $800,000 five-year grant.
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The crash led to northbound lane closures.
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The fires affected over 90,000 people.
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The hikes will fund city energy projects.
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Khashoggi was a dissident of the Saudi government.
