City Council Notes for Meeting July 21: Fullerton Council Rejects Streets Sales Tax
A proposed half-cent sales tax to repair the city’s crumbling streets will not go before voters this fall, after a divided City Council voted 3–2 to shelve the measure rather than place […]
City Council Notes from July 21, 2026 meeting: Public Comments
These notes were transcribed by Microsoft Word and corrected by Saskia Kennedy. Good Hands For One Peer-to-Peer Tutoring: Fullerton community members and Fullerton City Council members. My name is Aaron Kim, and […]
Recall Effort Launched Against Fullerton Mayor Jung and Council Member Valencia
A group of residents plans to file paperwork on Wednesday to recall Mayor Fred Jung and Council Member Jamie Valencia. Fullerton resident Elijah Manassero announced that Jung and Valencia were served with […]
Gilding the Lily: A Unique Antique Supplies Shop
Twenty-two years ago, Nancy Jamar bought two vintage hats at a flea market. After the seller told her about his warehouse in Long Beach, where he had even more hats, she bought […]
Fullerton Updates Its Code Books to Reflect Overhauled Homeless-Shelter Ordinance
The Fullerton City Clerk’s Office sent an important memo to many parts of the city government in June 2026, including the City Manager’s Office, Community and Economic Development, the Library’s reference desk, […]
From Fullerton to the World: Bilingual Adventures of a Singing Wiener Dog
Former Fullerton resident Linda Shayne, a filmmaker and author, who was also a 1974 graduate of Sunny Hills High School, is thrilled to announce the global debut of her beloved rock ‘n’ […]
Hundreds of Orange County Families Set to Benefit from Resource Rally on July 22
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
Fullerton Vigil Honors Two Men Killed in ICE Operations and Calls for Accountability
“Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart,” read the online flyer for a community vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero—two men who were shot and […]
Facing a $3.8 Million Deficit – Fullerton Council Weighs Sales-Tax Measure and Deep Budget Cuts
The Fullerton City Council will address the city’s finances on Tuesday, July 21, taking up a package of items, including whether to ask voters this November to approve a new half-cent sales […]
Candlelit Vigil Carries John Lewis’s ‘Good Trouble’ Forward
As dusk settled over one of this city’s busiest intersections on Friday evening, residents gathered with candles and handmade signs to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest what organizers […]
Prepárese para Viajar: Clínica de Pasaportes – 25 de julio
En un esfuerzo por facilitar los planes de viaje de las familias, el 25 de julio se llevará a cabo una Clínica de Pasaportes de bajo costo, que ofrecerá una variedad de […]
One-Stop Passport Clinic Set for July 25 in Orange County
In an effort to facilitate travel plans for families, a low-cost Passport Clinic will take place on July 25, offering a range of services for obtaining a passport. The event promises to […]
The Curtis Theatre to Host Seventh Annual Page to Stage Playwrights Festival
The Curtis Theatre is set to celebrate the return of the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival, now in its seventh year, scheduled for August 14-16, 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the […]
Clothing and Food Donation Drop-Off Returns to Fullerton Lutheran on Saturday from 9 to 11 am
Fullerton residents with a closet that needs thinning or a pantry shelf of extra cans have somewhere to take them this weekend. A clothing and non-perishable food donation drop-off runs Saturday from […]
Public comment and community survey results at Budget Study Session on July 14, 2026
Roughly a dozen speakers addressed the Fullerton City Council at the July 14 budget study session, arriving in the wake of two community workshops and an online exercise that drew about 81 […]
Flower Vigil for Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 PM · Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart. Two men left home for […]
Fullerton council play the blame game at the Budget session on July 14, 2026
The Fullerton City Council convened for a budget study session on July 14, engaging in nearly two hours of presentations followed by a lengthy period of public comments. As the session progressed, […]
Vigilia de Flores por Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero y Lorenzo Salgado Araujo – Domingo 19 de julio
Domingo 19 de julio · 7:00 PM · Ayuntamiento de Fullerton (Fullerton City Hall), 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Trae una flor. Trae un cartel. Trae tu corazón entero. Dos […]
City Council Budget Study Session Presentation
City staff walked the Fullerton City Council and the public through the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed budget on July 14, presenting a $290.4 million all-funds spending plan, a $28.9 million capital program, […]
Orange County Judge Finds Board of Education Member Mari Barke Violated Financial Disclosure Law
An Orange County Superior Court judge has issued a proposed decision finding that Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke recklessly violated California’s Political Reform Act by failing to disclose millions […]
OCTA’s OC Fair Express Returns July 18 -Offering Convenient Service on Saturdays and Sundays to OC Fair
The Orange County Transportation Authority is making it easier than ever to enjoy the OC Fair this summer by once again offering the popular OC Fair Express, providing convenient weekend bus service […]
Jazz Vespers to Feature Ron Kobayashi Trio and Special Guest Vocalist at Live Oak UCC
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside a special guest vocalist. The event on Sunday, […]
Serious Collision Between an Electric Motorcycle and Vehicle in Fullerton
Fullerton Police Officers responded to the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave. and S. Basque Ave. regarding a collision involving an electric motorcycle and a vehicle on July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:09 […]
Fullerton Police Respond to Barricade Situation at Local Business
Fullerton Police officers responded to the 100 block of W. Orangethorpe Ave. after receiving a report of a male acting erratically inside a business on July 12, 2026, at approximately 10:30 am. […]
Fullerton Police Arrest Los Angeles Man in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
Fullerton Police Department Sensitive Crimes Unit Detectives traveled on July 15, 2026, to the City of Los Angeles to serve an arrest warrant on Claudio Marino Hernandez Lopez, a 40-year-old Los Angeles […]
Fullerton Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee Sets Agenda for Upcoming Meeting
The Fullerton Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee will convene in the Council Chamber, located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, on July 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm. The meeting will cover a […]
Fullerton Invites Community Input on Solid Waste and Recycling Future
The City of Fullerton is taking steps to involve residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling program. Two community meetings are scheduled where attendees can learn about the forthcoming waste and […]
American Heart Association urges extra precautions as temperatures climb nationwide
As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don’t just make people uncomfortable — they can put serious strain on the heart and […]
Grant Thornton Reported on Fullerton’s Fiscal Challenges
At the Budget Session meeting on July 14, 2026, Grant Thornton, a licensed independent CPA firm, presented a sobering five-year financial forecast for the City of Fullerton. The firm, which had recently […]
A Fourth of July to Remember at Morningside of Fullerton
Morningside’s Fourth of July celebration was truly one to remember, thanks to the vision, creativity, and dedication of our Life Enrichment Director, Richelle Davidson, Activities Coordinator Natalie Graham, and the many employees whose hard […]
Video Observer: Fifty-Year-Old Fullerton Sculpture Flies Toward Local Landmark Status
Standing between Fullerton Public Library’s Main Branch and City Hall, artist Aldo Casanova’s Flight, the first piece of public art in Fullerton, is now flying toward local landmark status as it celebrates fifty years in the community. I was one of over forty people who attended the […]
Fullerton City Council Faces $3.8 Million Budget Shortfall Ahead of Fiscal Year 2026-27
The Fullerton City Council will discuss a $290.4 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 during a study session on July 14, 2026. The council faces a projected $3.8 million shortfall in […]
Fullerton Fire Department Hosts Community Preparedness Events
This summer, the Fullerton Fire Department invites residents to participate in a series of community events that promote preparedness, support local families, and help save lives. Whether you’re looking to give back, […]
Fullerton Resident Proposes Memorial for Local Tribe
At the Fullerton City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, Fullerton Resident Karen Lloreda proposed that the city construct a memorial for the Acjachemen (Juaneño) tribe during public remarks, following the presentation […]
City Announces Short-Notice Special Meeting to Address Budget Concerns on July 14
Late Saturday, the City of Fullerton sent out a notification regarding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm focused on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This meeting, […]
