News staff was recognized more than 50 times in 29 categories including Photojournalism, Public Service, Breaking News, and Local Government.
Category: Inside the Newsroom
Voice of OC: A Pioneer in Nonprofit News
Voice of OC Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Norberto Santana Jr. selected as winner of the 2026 INN Service to Nonprofit News award.
Voice of OC Wins Three First Place Awards at OC Press Club
Huntington Beach Airshow Settlement, Food Insecurity in OC and more recognized by the Orange County Press Corp at Gala last week
Voice of OC Welcomes New Summer Interns
Journalism students Sara Leon and Lauren Contreras prepare to join Voice of OC for the summer.
Voice of OC Shines in SoCal Journalism Awards
Finalists are in 11 categories including columnist, photography and hard news
Voice of OC Joins LAist and OC Register on Grantmakers Journalism Panel
Local Publishers gathered to discuss the crisis facing local journalism and its impact on public policy.
Voice of OC Speaks at Laguna Beach LitFest
Voice of OC publisher and editor in chief, Norberto Santana, Jr., joined authors Rosanna Xia and Margaret Garcia at the inaugural Laguna Beach Literary Festival to speak on the importance of the “California Story” and encourage residents to share their own stories.
Cal State Senior Named Next Tracy Wood Fellow
Michelle King joins the Tracy A. Wood Memorial Fellowship promoting women in local journalism.
Meet The People Behind Our Award-Winning Newsroom
Meet the Journalists Behind the Coverage That Earns Statewide Recognition—and Delivers Real Results for OC Residents
Voice of OC Alumni Weigh in on Newsroom’s Impact
Former reporters, fellows and student journalists discuss the newsroom’s impact on their skills and the broader landscape of Orange County.

