Julie Leopo is a journalist at LAist.com. She focuses on culture and society, family and relationships, and parenting, often exploring themes related to cultural movements and transportation policy. Julie's work has been featured in notable publications including Lompoc Record, Voice Of OC, Los Angeles Times, Le Monde, and MindSite News.
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Julie's coverage focuses on local events and government announcements within Orange County, California. She covers a broad range of topics related to culture & society, entertainment news, sustainability, scientific matters, and health & wellbeing.
Given her focus on mental health and veterans' issues in Orange County, she may be receptive to pitches that highlight local initiatives or success stories in these areas. Additionally, pitches showcasing the intersection of Latino culture with any of the covered themes could also be relevant for her coverage.
As Julie primarily focuses on local events and government announcements within Orange County while covering a wide array of societal topics such as mental health and cultural affairs specific to this region.
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The protective fencing lining the side of the 241 toll road on Thursday, July 10, 2025.Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA, Voice of OC
The retired photojournalist walked through hundreds of images, tracing a career built on travel and news assignments last month at the Library of the Canyons.
The National Guard stand in front of Anti-ICE protesters in front of the Ronald Reagan Federal Building in Santa Ana on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA, Voice of OC
Photojournalist Leo Hetzel stands among protesters as a police officer points a gun into the crowd during the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. “He was holding his gun on us, and I almost didn’t take a picture, but I said, ‘That’s why I’m here.’ So I did,” Hetzel said. Credit: Photo Courtesy of Leo Hetzel
By: Julie Leopo, Hosam Elattar
Questions are mounting over the future of the city’s beloved community gardens after conflicting information from city about the program.
By: Sara Leon, Julie Leopo
As the Fountain Valley Skating Center is due to be the last indoor roller rink standing in Orange County, the skating community is growing, leading people to wonder where they can go to continue chasing their love for the sport.
By: Julie Leopo, Cora Cervantes
When the father of pre-schooler Carlos Carino* was taken into custody by ICE agents, the changes in Carlos were immediately evident.
Gingi Yee, 71, at the Fountain Valley Skating Center on July 29, 2026. "I“I used to work for Amtrak, and I used to see people of all sorts. But once I retired, that was missing, and I came to see the kaleidoscope of people again, right here in this space.” Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC
By: Cora Cervantes, Julie Leopo
Janet Gonzalez,* 16, a San Bernardino resident and U.S. citizen, has a lot more to worry about than geometry, including ICE arrests.
The fear and anxiety caused by ICE agents' aggressive tactics has led to an attendance decline of 7,000 students in schools across the U.S.
