Baby, It Is Hot Outside!
The temperature in Fullerton rose to 100 degrees Fahrenheit on August 23. I went to the mall to escape the heat, but many others had the same idea. Not everyone can escape […]
Auditors say OC health officials waved off conflict-of-interest warnings for eight months
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
Fullerton Union High School Builds a New Future for Student-Athletes
Fullerton Union High School is embarking on an ambitious athletics project to elevate the student-athlete experience by developing modern facilities. In collaboration with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. through its Lease-Leaseback services, the […]
The 230 Pages That Followed Andrew Do to Prison
This is a summary. The full document and sources is at the end. When Orange County supervisors voted in December 2024 to hire outside auditors, the assignment sounded narrow: figure out what […]
Fullerton Rewrote Its Homeless Shelter Rules – Here Is What the Record Actually Says
A fact-checked look at Ordinance 3340, Fullerton Municipal Code § 15.42.050, and the state laws behind them The Fullerton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3340 at the March 18, 2025 City Council […]
Woman’s Club of Fullerton Helps Light the Way at Tara’s Chance
On a beautiful sunny day at Tara’s Chance horse ranch in Fullerton, a previously dark but well-used path was transformed into a safer, brightly lit walkway thanks to a $2,500 donation […]
Indivisible CA45 Annual Picnic 2026
Indivisible CA45 hosted its fifth annual picnic at Hillcrest Park on Saturday, August 22. There were 45 people in attendance to build community, take a break from the work of political advocacy, […]
Council Votes 4-1 to Return $126,000 to OCTA, Clearing Path to Reapply for Bastanchury Road Widening
The Council voted 4-1 on August 18, 2026, to approve a funding reconciliation with the Orange County Transportation Authority that requires Fullerton to return $126,000 in previously expended grant funds — a […]
Free lesson plans on clean energy are available for classrooms
Curriculum helps students explore renewable energy, climate and community decision-making. Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), a not-for-profit community clean energy provider, is offering a series of free, classroom-ready lesson plans that introduce students to […]
High Temperatures in Orange County Can Increase Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses
Temperatures in Coastal Orange County are expected to reach 95°F, with Inland areas ranging from the mid‑90s up to 105°F through Friday, August 28. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illnesses […]
Fullerton Police Arrest Man in Attempted Murder Investigation
At approximately 10:39 am on August 23, 2026, the Fullerton Police Department received a call from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that had occurred in a parking […]
Council Approves TEFRA Resolution to Preserve Magnolia Ridge Mobile Home Park
After emotional testimony from residents on August 18, 2026, the Council unanimously approved a TEFRA resolution allowing tax-exempt bonds to finance the acquisition of Magnolia Ridge Mobile Home Park by the nonprofit […]
Council Authorizes $8.25 Million in Special Tax Bonds for The Pines at Sunrise Village
The Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Community Facilities District No. 3, The Pines at Sunrise Village, completing a financing process that began in 2022. Staff explained […]
Opening Reception for Final Rites at the Fullerton Museum September 5
Opening Reception of Final Rites: Death, Mourning, and Beyond Join the Fullerton Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Final Rites: Death, Mourning, and Beyond on Saturday, September 5, 2026, […]
Teamsters Local 2010 to Rally at Cal State Fullerton Over Unpaid Raises for Skilled-Trades Workers
Fullerton action builds on escalating statewide mobilization demanding CSU pay 1,100 skilled-trades workers long-overdue, contractually owed raises and negotiate a fair contract. Teamsters Local 2010 members will rally and picket on Wednesday, […]
Dolly Parton’s Legacy: A Unifying Force in a Divided World
If there’s anything I’ve learned in the last decade, it’s to be more like Dolly. Dolly Parton is dead. I’m writing this mere hours after hearing the news and you are reading […]
Community Comes Together for Car Show and Fundraiser in Honor of Local Tattoo Artist in Need of Kidney Transplant
For more than three decades, Curt Dunlap has left pieces of his artwork on people throughout Fullerton. Some of those people have grown older alongside him. Some have returned years later. And […]
Fullerton Moves Forward with Economic Development Plan
The Fullerton City Council unanimously voted to direct city staff to issue a request for proposals for an economic development strategic plan, following a detailed presentation that highlighted four years of city […]
Fullerton Council Directs Staff to Advance Downtown Housing Sites
The Fullerton City Council made a decision on August 18, 2026, by voting 4-1 to start looking into three city-owned properties that could be used for housing. They decided to focus first […]
Local League of Women Voters Hosts Annual Kickoff Luncheon with Guest Speaker Bob Page
The League of Women Voters of Orange County will host its annual Kickoff and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:30 am at Coyote Hills Golf Club. The event will […]
65% of Jung’s District Chose Someone Else for Supervisor. What Do the Numbers Reveal?
Fred Jung ran for Orange County Supervisor in 2026 with nearly every institutional advantage a local politician could assemble. He ran as the sitting mayor of Fullerton, a title he has monopolized […]
Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on the Cost of the Iran War for American Families
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) led a letter with his National Security Task Force co-chairs, Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]
Representative Tran Issues Statement on GKN’s $100 Million Fund for Families Impacted by the Hazmat Incident
Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement in response to an announcement by GKN Aerospace that it is creating a $100 million fund for families, small businesses, and community members impacted […]
OC’s First Oyster Festival Brings Food and Activism to Sunset Beach on August 29
OC Coastkeeper’s free Oysterpalooza will celebrate oysters, coastal restoration, clean water, and the people working to protect them. WHAT: OC Coastkeeper, an environmental nonprofit specializing in oyster restoration, is hosting Orange County’s […]
Fullerton Author’s Short Story Selected for Los Angeles Theatre Festival
A short story by Fullerton resident and California State University, Fullerton alumnus Robert Joyce is making the transition from the printed page to the stage. Joyce recently published his first book, The […]
Fullerton City Council Adopts $147.2 Million General Fund Budget for 2026-27
The Fullerton City Council on August 18, 2026, approved the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budget after a contentious debate over cuts to city services, vacant positions and the use […]
What Fullerton Police Publish About Their Own Cameras
This article explains how the Fullerton Police department uses various types of cameras, including License Plate Readers (LPRs), body-worn cameras, and drones, based on publicly available information from the City and Police […]
Fullerton Council Selects Valencia as Cal Cities Conference Delegate
The Fullerton City Council selected Councilmember Jamie Valencia as the city’s voting delegate to the California Cities annual conference on August 18, 2026, with Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles appointed as the alternate. […]
Sharing Stories About Author Philip K. Dick at Saturday CSUF Science Fiction Festival
Inside Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library on Saturday, August 22, 2026, a group of science fiction enthusiasts gathered in Room 130 of the library’s north building to listen to a panel discussing […]
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, The Innocence Center Successfully Argued to Have Guy Miles’ 1998 Robbery Conviction Dismissed After OCDA Conviction Integrity Unit Review
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has lost confidence in a conviction of a man in connection with a 1998 robbery of a Fidelity Financial Services office in Fullerton and successfully argued, […]
Fullerton Cuts Its Way to a Balanced Budget as Orange County Cities Search for a Way Out
Twenty-six positions, library books and half a graffiti crew closed the gap. Neighboring cities are trying taxes, parking fees and city merchandise. Nobody has found a permanent fix. The Fullerton City Council […]
Healthy Awareness: Music Therapy
My daughter, Nancy, recently moved her baby grand piano into my home so she can play while she is in Fullerton. This inspired me to take piano lessons at CSUF’s Osher Lifelong […]
West Coyote Hills Final Acquisition in Home Stretch
Phase 2 Acquisition In The Home Stretch 75% of purchase price raised, but a critical funding gap remains Dear Friends, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us — but we’ve […]
Fullerton School District to Hold Trustee Election Amid Limited Competition
The Fullerton School District will hold an election on November 3, 2026, for three out of its five Board of Trustees seats. However, only one of those seats is expected to have […]
Correa Reintroduces Resolution to Designate August as Chicano Heritage Month
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his reintroduction of a resolution to honor August as Chicano Heritage Month. “As the son of Mexican immigrants and a Representative with […]
