Two movie screenings and children’s events are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Author Archives: Erika Taylor
Erika Taylor was a Tracy A. Wood reporting fellow and photojournalist at Voice of OC, covering transportation, libraries, culture and open space across the county.
Taylor started reporting for Voice of OC through Chapman University’s Collegiate News Service in August 2022, working closely with Director of Photography Julie Leopo to produce news images and photo essays. Through her impactful work with photo essays she received a grant through the university’s Marshutz Endowed Journalism Award to begin as an intern in May 2023.
She joined the Tracy A. Wood Fellowship in November 2023 – a memorial fellowship honoring the newsroom’s legendary Civic Editor.
As part of her senior capstone, she investigated online meeting accessibility across public agencies, leading to a series on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s video live streaming practices. Her reporting prompted OCTA to implement video live streaming at board meetings in December 2024. She also started “Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC” in November 2023, a weekly series featuring free public events from libraries, museums and other public agencies.
Posted inCountywide
Waiting for Work, Watching for ICE
Day laborers used to waiting for work outside of Home Depot locations across the county are increasingly opting to stay home as federal immigration crackdowns surge in Orange County.
Posted inCulture
Orange County Rings in Juneteenth
Residents marked today’s holiday at a weekend festival in Santa Ana that featured education alongside live music, food and community booths.
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Free Things to Do: Gardening Talks and Fitness Hikes
A fitness hike in Limestone Canyon and a talk on conserving water while gardening are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries, museums and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inCulture
Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival Returns
The annual Juneteenth Festival returns to Santa Ana with music performances, food vendors, children’s activities, community resources and educational booths
Posted inAliso Viejo
Aliso Viejo Library Remains Closed for Construction
County library officials state that the public can still expect an early fall reopening of the Aliso Viejo branch with increased study and program space, despite delays slowing the reopening.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Juneteenth Celebrations and Scenic Hikes
Orange County’s annual Juneteenth Festival in Santa Ana and two hikes are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do: Art Museums and Family-Friendly Activities
Admission to the Orange County Museum of Art and a family-friendly movie screening are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks and museums this weekend.
Posted inStanton
Stanton Library to Reopen this Summer
County library officials say the public can expect a reopening of the branch late this spring with improvements, such as new air conditioning.
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Free Things to Do: Summer Celebrations and Cardio Hikes in OC
A celebration with live music at the Old Orange County Courthouse and a cardio hike in the Red Rock Wilderness are among many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
