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Every Wednesday 8:30am-12:30: Farmers’ Market @ Independence Park, Fullerton
Every Wednesday, Independence Park on Valencia Avenue will host its weekly farmers’ market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, drawing attention not only for its selection of fresh produce but also for […]
City Council to Award IT Management Services Contract to Infinity Technologies
The City Council is scheduled to approve a contract with Infinity Technologies for comprehensive Information Technology (IT) management and support services at the April 7, 2026, council meeting. This decision follows a […]
City Council to Propose Changes to Address Unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity
The City of Fullerton will consider an amendment to its Municipal Code to enhance enforcement of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities at the City Council meeting on April 7, 2026. The proposed changes […]
French Film Festival at Fullerton College April 7 & 8
No Answers on Fullerton’s Budget Error
Three weeks ago, Fullerton officials disclosed a $2.9 million accounting error that significantly weakened the City’s financial position. Since then, residents have received explanations about how the budget is structured, but not […]
Fullerton City Council to Award Water Main Replacement Contract
The Fullerton City Council will convene on April 7, 2026, to approve a construction contract for the Coronado Area Water Main Replacement Project. The proposed consent calendar item #10 involves awarding a […]
City Council to Award $2.02 Million Contract for Palm Street Rehabilitation
The Fullerton City Council will consider item #8 on the consent calendar at its meeting on April 7, 2026, which involves awarding a $2,017,000 construction contract to Onyx Paving Company for the […]
City Council to Vote on Solar-Powered Streetlight Purchase Order
Item #7 on the April 7, 2026, city council meeting agenda will focus on a proposal to award a purchase order, not to exceed $100,000 annually, to Fonroche Lighting America. This initiative […]
On the City Council Consent Calendar for the April 7 meeting is the purchase of network equipment for the Fire Department
The City Council is set to ratify the purchase of network infrastructure equipment to support essential operations within the Fire Department. The total purchase cost is $109,138, funded by the Fiscal Year […]
Wed April 8 @ 2pm: Fair Housing Foundation Workshop
A workshop for Tenants, Landlords, Managers, Property Owners, Attorneys, Realtors, and Management Companies at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. The free workshop covers: * Federal and State Fair Housing […]
Tues, & Wed, April 7 & 8: French Film Festival
The two-day festival starts with a before film cultural event at 6:30pm in the campus theater patio featuring music, art and food. Films begin at 7:30pm on both days. TICKETS ($7/students; $10/general public) […]
City Council to Review Traffic Signal Installation at Euclid Street and Valley View Drive Intersection
The City Council will evaluate on April 7, 2026, a recommendation from the Transportation and Circulation Commission (TCC) to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Euclid Street and Valley View […]
Fullerton City Council to Consider Baker Avenue Rehabilitation Project
The Fullerton City Council will meet on April 7, 2026, to discuss item #9 on the consent calendar, which involves awarding a $533,473.75 construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Baker […]
Major Donor Influences Fullerton’s Budget Decisions
At the Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 30. Committee member Anthony (Tony) Bushala, appointed by Mayor Fred Jung and a prominent local political donor associated with Bushala Bros Construction, […]
Tues, April 7: Free OLLI Eclectics Class Music
OLLI at CSUF offers a free Eclectics class: “Providing Medical Care in Zones of Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters and Medical Deserts” Come hear Dr. Freeman’s fascinating story about serving 12 tours with MSF […]
City Council Approves Microsoft License Renewal Adjustments Totaling $574,346
The City Council approved renewals for Microsoft licenses and subscriptions on March 17, 2026, originally totaling $534,608. Following a thorough reconciliation of licensing requirements, staff identified an additional need for $39,737, bringing […]
City Council to Consider Renewal of Army Corps Easements extend for a New 50-year Term at April Meeting
The Fullerton City Council is poised to make a significant decision at its upcoming meeting on April 7, 2026, regarding easements from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). On the […]
Woman’s Club of Fullerton Continues “Empty Bowls” Tradition to Benefit Meals on Wheels
More than 93 community members gathered at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 7, for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, raising over $2,800 to support Meals on Wheels Fullerton and its mission to feed […]
The Science Behind It: Music and the Nervous System
The past few months have been especially intense and stressful as I’ve been studying for the MCAT, the medical college admissions test. Going to the gym and taking daily walks have become […]
Fun Free April Events at Fullerton Main & Hunt Branch Libraries
Main Branch 353 W. Commonwealth Ave 714-738-6326 •Fri, April 14 , 4pm-6pm: Teen Video Game Night- Teens in 7th to. 12th Grades play video games on the. Library’s Nintendo Switch system – […]
Museum Center Call for Artists
Artists can pick up a plywood block at the Fullerton Museum Center and return the finished artwork before April 18 to participate in the fundraiser on May 1, 2026. See address and […]
Health for All: Expanding Access in North Orange County
Family Health Matters Opens a New Location in Fullerton: Family Health Matters Center for Health North Orange County Regional Health Foundation, DBA Family Health Matters, a nonprofit health center that has served […]
Arbor Day 2026 at Byerrum Park
The city is excited to announce that this year’s Arbor Day event will be held at Byerrum Park on April 25, 2026 starting at 9:30 am. Join the City of Fullerton for a […]
ALPHA’s 33rd Annual “A Day of Authors” Fundraiser “Opens Books and Opens Hearts”
ALPHA, the Fullerton Chapter of the Assistance League Professional Humanitarian Auxiliary, celebrated thirty-three years of the organization’s annual “A Day of Authors” fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, 2026, which brought about […]
April Recognized as Stress Awareness Month
April marks Stress Awareness Month, aimed at raising public understanding of stress and its effects on health. Chronic stress poses severe risks, particularly to mental health, and is linked to suicidal thoughts […]
OC Waste & Recycling Extends Application Deadline for $6 Million Grant Program
Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has announced the extension of the application deadline for its Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant Program to May 15, 2026, at 4:59 pm. The […]
2026 Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show & Sale
Established in 1958, The Searchers is an educational organization that focuses on the exploration of rockhounding, lapidary arts, and jewelry making. Our organization hosts monthly meetings, conducts field trips during the cooler […]
Arbor Day 2026 at Byerrum Park on April 25
The city is excited to announce that this year’s Arbor Day event will be held at Byerrum Park on April 25, 2026 starting at 9:30 am. Join us for a morning of tree planting, […]
Fiscal Sustainability Committee Budget Discussion Next Meetings
The Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee (D1/Tony Bushala; D2/Erik Wehn (replacing Jack Dean); D3/Jennifer Duong; D4/Lisa Wozab; D5/Derek Smith) meet to discuss Fullerton’s $10 million budget gap and what to do about […]
Massive Protests Nationwide Mark ‘No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action 2026
Across the United States, over 3,300 organized protests took place on March 28, 2026, as part of the “No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action,” marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations […]
Judge Rules Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung’s Ballot Statement False and Misleading
Politics is a battlefield with disputes winding up in court before voters ever see a ballot. That’s what happened in the case of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung, who is running in a […]
Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors Calls for FAA Accountability After Near Miss Incident
Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Katrina Foley, has sent a letter to federal aviation officials following a near miss involving United Flight 589 and a California Army National […]
Correa Advocates for Increased Funding for Senior Food Assistance Program
U.S. Congress Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced on March 25, 2026, that he led a coalition of 80 colleagues in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, […]
City of Fullerton Welcomes New Library Director Anita O’Keefe Torres
The City of Fullerton is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita O’Keefe Torres as the new Library Director, effective March 23, 2026. With nearly 25 years of experience in public libraries […]
