Santa Ana officials are triggering a controversy after awarding a group of artists public contracts to restore murals on the condition that artists waive their right to prevent the murals from being destroyed in the future.
Julie Leopo is a journalist at LAist.com. She covers a diverse range of topics including animals, animal care, arts and entertainment, as well as photography, often intertwining themes of cultural movements and public transportation. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as Lompoc Record, Voice Of OC, Los Angeles Times, and Le Monde.
