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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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Beverly Hills imposes annual Halloween ban on the possession and use of silly string, shaving cream and hair-removal products for those under 21.
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The animal, which is a type of anteater, has yet to be named.
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The mail order program is set to restart Sept. 25.
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The presence of endangered fish has put the event in jeopardy.
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The effects of Tropical Storm Hilary continue.
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Ryan Clinkunbroomer was found in his patrol car near the Palmdale station. He was a third-generation sheriff's deputy.
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The ‘Moonlight’ writer is excited to nurture new talent and engage with the Greater Los Angeles community.
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The bright spire of light Thursday night got people talking on social media
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The lawsuit alleges that Los Angeles violated regulations when it certified an environment impact report.
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At his campaign launch, he said "it's time to pull the curtain back and see what the Wizard of Oz is doing behind those curtains.”
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