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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Graduating As a Mom
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.
Willard Neighborhood Wants to Be Seen
After years of advocacy, data gathering along with city and community collaboration, Santa Ana sees its first mural crosswalk.
A Look Back at 2023 in OC
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.
Santa Ana Photography Exhibit Highlights Artists of Color
The photo pop-up show at The Art Space OC in Santa Ana began in the summer and will showcase one new artist monthly through November.
Working Through Motherhood
This Mothers’ Day, Voice of OC profiles four Orange County working moms.
Latino Health Access’ Weekly Distribution Feels the Squeeze Ahead of California’s Food Cliff
As millions of Californians brace for a steep decline in government food assistance, one OC community organization looks for more money to keep feeding more than 1,000 people weekly.
Downtown Santa Ana Merchants Demand OC Transit Agency Cushion OC Streetcar Impacts
Since their first protest earlier this year, Calle Cuatro business owners have received help from city and county grants, but they say it’s not enough. Merchants are now demanding OCTA step in with monetary resources.
Orange County Goes Global; Praying for Ukraine and Uniting for Climate Action
This Friday, environmental activists called for a global protest demanding leaders take action on the climate crisis, while Pope Francis called for all Catholics to unite in prayer for Ukraine and Russia, creating a day of global focus in Orange County.


