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Voice of OC Arts & Culture Section Lauded in National Awards
Voice of OC Senior Arts Editor Paul Hodgins is a two-time finalist in the 12th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Finalists were selected from more than 900 entries […]
The Time is Now
Since Voice of OC was founded 10 years ago we have prioritized transparency and integrity. We exist to bring you fair, focused and thorough journalism on quality of life and […]
Voice of OC Publisher to Moderate Election Debates Ahead of Santa Ana Special Election
Another two debates, one happening tonight, are organized for the Santa Ana City Council Ward 4 and Santa Ana Unified School Board elections this fall.
Voice of OC Prepares for Year-End Fundraiser, Fueled by Nationwide NewsMatch Grassroots Campaign
The national year-end campaign will begin November 1 — where donations made to Voice of OC up to $1,000 will be matched by the NewsMatch campaign. New monthly recurring donations will be matched for the full year’s worth.
Voice of OC Publisher Moderates Santa Ana Election Debate
Voice of OC Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr. moderated the event that was held at the Delhi Center in Santa Ana. The event was arranged by Connect-to-Council and the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce.
Voice of OC Reporter Nick Gerda Honored as Online Journalist of the Year in Greater Los Angeles
County reporter Nick Gerda was given the honor Sunday evening for his work in 2018 by the Los Angeles Press Club and Publisher Norberto Santana, Jr. won the honor the previous year.
Voice of OC Lauded with Five 1st Place Wins in OC Press Club Awards
Voice of OC earns a record 14 wins at the recent Orange County Press Club awards dinner, including five, 1st-place wins for Best Column, Investigations, Music Reviews, Infographics and Feature Writing.
Voice of OC Reporter Named a Top Online Journalist in Southern California
Nick Gerda’s nomination as one of the top online journalists is one of 10 finalists Voice of OC has earned in the Southern California awards contest — ahead of last year’s eight.
Voice of OC Honored for Excellence in California Journalism Awards
The Voice of OC newsroom was recognized by the state’s news publishers association this past weekend at the CNPA annual Journalism Awards with a series of recognitions, winning top honors for an infographic that exposed the dark money campaign contributions that dominated last year’s congressional elections.









