Julie Leopo https://voiceofoc.org/author/jleopo/ Orange County's Nonprofit Newsroom Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:04:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-VoiceofOC.icon_.EXTRASMALL-32x32.png Julie Leopo https://voiceofoc.org/author/jleopo/ 32 32 128151149 Renewed Iconic Chicano Santa Ana Murals Unveiled https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/renewed-iconic-chicano-santa-ana-murals-unveiled/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201611

After years of art conservationist activism from locals, restored murals were unveiled this past Saturday.

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After years of art conservationist activism from locals, restored murals were unveiled this past Saturday.

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]]> 3201611 Celebrating Workers Across OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/celebrating-workers-across-oc/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3201325

This Labor Day Voice of OC recognizes those who work with their hands across Orange County.

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This Labor Day Voice of OC recognizes those who work with their hands across Orange County.

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]]> 3201325 The Science Behind Saving Chicano Murals https://voiceofoc.org/2024/08/the-science-behind-saving-chicano-murals/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3200356

The Santa Ana Artist(a) Coalition and Carlos Rogel, an art conservationist, are leaders in the movement to bring Chicano murals back to life.

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The Santa Ana Artist(a) Coalition and Carlos Rogel, an art conservationist, are leaders in the movement to bring Chicano murals back to life.

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]]> 3200356 An ‘Original Chicano Barrio’ in Santa Ana Gets a New Mural and Pocket Park https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/an-original-chicano-barrio-in-santa-ana-gets-a-new-mural-and-pocket-park/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3199001

The $2 million dollar, not-yet-named pocket park in Artesia Pilar also doubles as a stormwater capture system.

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The $2 million dollar, not-yet-named pocket park in Artesia Pilar also doubles as a stormwater capture system.

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]]> 3199001 Orange County Celebrates Fourth of July https://voiceofoc.org/2024/07/orange-county-celebrates-fourth-of-july/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3198649

The yearly celebration marks the Declaration of Independence, with many celebrating with fireworks and some cities opting for drone shows.

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The yearly celebration marks the Declaration of Independence, with many celebrating with fireworks and some cities opting for drone shows.

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]]> 3198649 Santa Ana Officials Say the City’s Iconic ‘Chicano Gothic’ Mural Stays; Now What https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/santa-ana-officials-say-the-citys-iconic-chicano-gothic-mural-stays-now-what/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197722

This Tuesday, as city officials consider a construction contract to renovate the Memorial Park Aquatics Facility, elected officials are expected to take an official stand on saving the mural.

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This Tuesday, as city officials consider a construction contract to renovate the Memorial Park Aquatics Facility, elected officials are expected to take an official stand on saving the mural.

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]]> 3197722 Santa Ana Move to Erase Chicano Gothic Mural Triggers Debate https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/santa-ana-move-to-erase-chicano-gothic-mural-triggers-debate/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197294

Emigdio Vasquez’s work in Santa Ana has been destroyed throughout time; some residents are asking why there isn't a protocol for aging historic murals in Santa Ana.

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Emigdio Vasquez’s work in Santa Ana has been destroyed throughout time; some residents are asking why there isn't a protocol for aging historic murals in Santa Ana.

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]]> 3197294 Graduating As a Mom https://voiceofoc.org/2024/05/graduating-as-a-mom/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3197009

Michelle Story’s kids will see their mom recognized at UCI’s graduation this summer —one of 2.6 million moms across America in school.

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Michelle Story’s kids will see their mom recognized at UCI’s graduation this summer —one of 2.6 million moms across America in school.

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]]> 3197009 The Making of a Mural That ‘Means Something’ to Santa Ana’s Sullivan Neighborhood   https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/the-making-of-a-mural-that-means-something-to-santa-anas-sullivan-neighborhood/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196375

Muralists, art teachers, residents, and community leaders are all brainstorming ideas for a potential community mural in the Sullivan community.

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Muralists, art teachers, residents, and community leaders are all brainstorming ideas for a potential community mural in the Sullivan community.

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]]> 3196375 Santa Ana’s Sullivan Neighborhood Wants Your Take on a Mural For This Wall https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/santa-anas-sullivan-neighborhood-wants-your-take-on-a-mural-for-this-wall/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3196185

The public art project will be discussed at the Country Club Mobile Home Park this Wednesday spearheaded by local senior activists.

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The public art project will be discussed at the Country Club Mobile Home Park this Wednesday spearheaded by local senior activists.

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]]> 3196185 Willard Neighborhood Wants to Be Seen https://voiceofoc.org/2024/04/willard-neighborhood-wants-to-be-seen/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3195800

After years of advocacy, data gathering along with city and community collaboration, Santa Ana sees its first mural crosswalk.

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After years of advocacy, data gathering along with city and community collaboration, Santa Ana sees its first mural crosswalk.

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]]> 3195800 Lunar New Year Kicks off In OC https://voiceofoc.org/2024/02/lunar-new-year-kicks-off-in-oc/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192559

Tomorrow, Santa Ana hosts the inaugural Tết and Lunar New Year Festival, as celebrations are kicking off throughout the month all over Orange County.

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Tomorrow, Santa Ana hosts the inaugural Tết and Lunar New Year Festival, as celebrations are kicking off throughout the month all over Orange County.

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]]> 3192559 OC Gun Show Returns https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/oc-gun-show-returns/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3192362

Crossroads of the West Gun Show traveled to the OC Fairgrounds this month after a 2 year absence due to a legislative ban.

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Crossroads of the West Gun Show traveled to the OC Fairgrounds this month after a 2 year absence due to a legislative ban.

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]]> 3192362 Discovering OC in The New Year https://voiceofoc.org/2024/01/discovering-oc-in-the-new-year/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191392

From wilderness trails to beaches to local parks, residents can take in a variety of outdoor vistas this year without leaving the county.

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From wilderness trails to beaches to local parks, residents can take in a variety of outdoor vistas this year without leaving the county.

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]]> 3191392 A Look Back at 2023 in OC https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/a-look-back-at-2023-in-oc/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:14:05 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3191425

Voice of OC photographers gave scores of residents their own voice at major events throughout OC, including the Summer of Strikes, the Santa Ana Chicano Festival and Anaheim City Hall corruption protests.

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Voice of OC photographers gave scores of residents their own voice at major events throughout OC, including the Summer of Strikes, the Santa Ana Chicano Festival and Anaheim City Hall corruption protests.

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]]> 3191425 Santa Ana Council Deadlocks on Israel & Palestine Statement https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/santa-ana-council-deadlocks-on-israel-palestine-statement/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3190118

With different council members introducing different resolutions, there wasn’t enough support to bring back a single one for a formal vote at a future meeting.

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With different council members introducing different resolutions, there wasn’t enough support to bring back a single one for a formal vote at a future meeting.

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]]> 3190118 ‘Becoming a Civilian Again,’ Veterans Use Equine Training to Combat Mental Stress https://voiceofoc.org/2023/11/becoming-a-civilian-again-veterans-use-equine-training-to-combat-mental-stress/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:30:31 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3189051

The horses become a biofeedback machine, say organizers at The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano.

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The horses become a biofeedback machine, say organizers at The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano.

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]]> 3189051 Keeping Latino Traditions Alive at Fiestas Patrias https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/keeping-latino-traditions-alive-at-fiestas-patrias/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3185107

Santa Ana’s Círculos High School students took to the festival, interviewing and photographing the event.

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Santa Ana’s Círculos High School students took to the festival, interviewing and photographing the event.

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]]> 3185107 Pride and Culture: Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/pride-and-culture-santa-anas-fiestas-patrias/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:30:33 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3184874

Santa Ana reflects on past and present Latino heritage through annual festival.

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Santa Ana reflects on past and present Latino heritage through annual festival.

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]]> 3184874 The Summer of Strikes https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/the-summer-of-strikes/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3184006

This Labor Day, Voice of OC recognizes laborers on the picket lines demanding change.

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This Labor Day, Voice of OC recognizes laborers on the picket lines demanding change.

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