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Jan 14, 2025 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor |Isabel Torres |Noriko Ostroy |Emily Wilson
Two major fires – the Eaton and Palisades fires – have burned more than 12,000 structures and continue to rip through Los Angeles county amidst containment efforts. At least 25 individuals have died in the blazes and more than have been displaced as of Monday morning. Orange County is currently under a red flag fire warning and wind advisory from the National Weather Service until Wednesday night.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee meeting on March 4, 2024. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC Residents on Monday will be able to start the New Year by tuning in remotely to watch Orange County leaders debate bike paths, road improvements, bus routes and other local transportation issues from home.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
Public libraries are becoming more than just spaces for books in some Orange County cities. They have become spaces to get creative. Residents can increasingly access creative equipment – such as 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines and craft materials – for free through makerspaces inside public libraries.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
Consider starting the New Year this Saturday meditating at the Yorba Linda Public Library, or by volunteering to tend to the land in the Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. On Sunday, consider visiting the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum. This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County – funded by public tax dollars.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Hosam Elattar |Erika Taylor
As 2025 approaches, scores of residents across Orange County are celebrating a host of religious and cultural holidays either by putting up Christmas lights or lighting a candle on a daily basis. For some, the flicker of the candle’s flame represents hope in a time of darkness and religious freedom. For some, the light represents unity. And for others, it represents bringing a positive change to the world.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
Consider starting your weekend this Saturday by meditating at the Yorba Linda Public Library, or by volunteering at restoration sites inside Peters Canyon Regional Park. On Sunday, consider working on a craft at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library, or visit the OC Mobile Memory Lab at the San Clemente Library to digitize your photographs and videos. This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County – funded by public tax dollars.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Hosam Elattar |Erika Taylor
Toni Nelson (center), Founder and President of Capo Cares, speaks during public comment at the OCTA Board of Directors meeting on April 8, 2024. Capo Cares is a nonprofit advocacy organization for the Capistrano Beach community.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
Julie Leopo sits next to her photo titled “Dulces Momentos de Ayer,” that was featured in Reencuentros: Seeing You Again, an exhibition at the Irvine Fine Arts Center. The photo’s title comes from a song by the same title by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC Julie Leopo is the Director of Photography for the Voice of OC.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Erika Taylor
The holidays are in full swing in Orange County. Public libraries across the county and OC Parks are hosting free seasonal holiday celebrations throughout the month of December. These celebrations include family-friendly movie screenings, cookie decorating, ornament making, storytimes and other outdoor events. This is just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County on a weekly basis – funded by public tax dollars.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
voiceofoc.org | Julie Leopo |Erika Taylor
Orange County has over 200 miles of hiking trails, with many landscapes to enjoy after a hearty meal. Especially after Thanksgiving. This year, there are events right after Thanksgiving, like the 1.5-mile walk and thankfulness meditation event at the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, with no registration required. You can also visit trails and parks that are open year-long, like Laguna Beach’s Heisler Park, or Orange’s Peters Canyon.
