Mismanagement or Neglect? Fullerton’s Bicycle Lockers Spark Controversy Among Cyclists
A pattern playing out in city halls — and at Fullerton’s own train station Organizations in crisis rarely announce themselves as such. More often, they produce charts, reports, and performance metrics that […]
Women’s Club of Fullerton Continues Strong Tradition of Community Giving
The Women’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) continues to make a meaningful impact throughout the community by supporting local nonprofit organizations that improve lives. Recently, the club presented two significant donations […]
Representative Derek Tran Delivers Over $3 Million in Public Safety Funding for Orange County
Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) presented over $3 million in federal funding he secured to improve local fire stations, school traffic signals, and emergency operations in Brea, Los Alamitos, and Fountain Valley. The Fountain […]
Fullerton Turns the City Into a Stage for Father’s Day
The 11th annual Day of Music brought hundreds of free performances to more than 30 venues on the longest day of the year Fullerton became one big concert hall Sunday as the […]
Fullerton Abruptly Axes Essential Bicycle Lockers, Ignoring Community Security Concerns
The City of Fullerton has discontinued bicycle rental lockers at the Fullerton Transportation Center, citing vandalism, theft, rising maintenance costs, and an inability to source replacement parts. Commuters learned of the decision […]
Observer Video: Cousin to Coyote Hills: Arroyo Pescadero Area of Puente Hills Preserve
Back in March 2020, I hiked the Powder Canyon Trailhead, located roughly five miles north of Fullerton, off Harbor Boulevard in the Puente Hills Preserve. Just west of Powder Canyon, off Colima Road in Whittier, is […]
Garden Grove Was a Warning, San Onofre Is the Test
The recent chemical plant emergency in Garden Grove should be a wake-up call for all of Southern California, home to the de facto nuclear waste dump site at San Onofre, just south of San […]
Fullerton Council Approves Stopgap Budget Measure Ahead of July Adoption
The Fullerton City Council approved a continuing spending resolution in a 4-1 vote on June 16, 2026, allowing the current fiscal year’s budget to extend into FY 2026-27. The resolution provides spending […]
Fullerton Adopts State-Mandated Open Space Element — Five Months Past Deadline, With Funding Questions Still Unresolved
The Fullerton City Council voted unanimously, 5-0, to adopt an updated Open Space and Conservation Element as Appendix M of the city’s General Plan, satisfying a state mandate that the city missed […]
Day of Music Returns to Fullerton on Father’s Day
Fullerton will come alive with music this Sunday, June 21, as the 11th annual Day of Music Fullerton (DOMF) coincides with Father’s Day, providing families with a vibrant outing. The event, known […]
Transcript of Special Presentation: Grant Thornton Independent Financial Review (Task 1) from City Council Meeting June 16, 2026
Mayor Fred Jung: I met with all the bargaining units. Does anyone else have anything to report? Very good. We’ll move on to our presentation. I’m going to call on the good […]
No Fraud Investigation Done by Auditors Grant Thornton: Independent Review Finds Accounting Errors and Weak Oversight Behind Fullerton’s Vanished Fund Balance
An independent financial review presented to the Fullerton City Council on Monday concluded that the city’s $2.9 million accounting error and the disappearance of roughly $10 million in unassigned fund balance were […]
Fullerton Council Reverses Course, Approves 32-Unit Townhome Project on Hermosa Drive After Builder Offers Traffic Study
The Fullerton City Council voted on June 16, 2026, to approve a 32-unit townhome development at 111 W. Hermosa Drive on Monday night, reversing a denial it had issued just six weeks […]
Fullerton Celebrates Mexico’s World Cup Victory During FIFA Watch Party on Wilshire Avenue
Cheers erupted along Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton Thursday night as soccer fans gathered to watch Mexico defeat South Korea 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout […]
The Titans of Hollywood Fringe: Cal State Fullerton Alumni Show Up at Hollywood Fringe 2026
A Fringe Festival is an annual, uncensored, performing arts event where anyone can register to perform, unconstrained by traditional artistic gatekeeping. These festivals are open-access, meaning performances—spanning theater, comedy, dance, cabaret, and […]
Fullerton Cyclists: Were You Asked?
The City of Fullerton has announced that bicycle locker rentals at the Fullerton Transportation Center will be discontinued and removed, citing minimal usage, vandalism, theft, damage, maintenance costs, and the inability to […]
Republic Services Trash Truck Catches Fire at Richman and Jacaranda in Fullerton
A Republic Services trash collection truck burst into flames Thursday, June 18, at the intersection of Richman Avenue and Jacaranda Place in Fullerton. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after the […]
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People may have been exposed […]
City of Fullerton Releases Independent Financial Audit Results and Announces Dates for Community Budget Workshops
At the City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, the results of an independent financial review were presented to clear up public confusion about the city’s finances. Conducted by Grant Thornton Risk […]
Sunny Hills High School Student Leads 300-Hour Community Service Effort to Install Benches Along Juanita Cooke Trail
Timothy Choi, a dedicated student from Sunny Hills High School and a member of Troop 1747, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout Service Project, culminating in the installation of three public […]
15 Years Later: The Legacy of Kelly Thomas
Maybe you weren’t born yet, were too young, or simply never heard about what happened to 37-year-old Kelly Thomas. On July 5, 2011, Kelly was brutally beaten, tased, and suffocated by […]
Prepare for the Unexpected: Community Event Aims to Bolster Emergency Readiness
In an effort to equip families with essential skills for navigating unforeseen disasters, the Fullerton Fire Department, Fullerton Police Department, and Emergency Management are teaming up with Prepare OC for a family-friendly […]
No Kings Protest, Rallying Against Authoritarianism
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Sunday at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard in La Habra as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement, a series of protests opposing […]
Fullerton City Council Meeting Overview for June 16
The Fullerton City Council is set to convene on June 16 for a series of meetings today, with the closed session scheduled to begin at 5:15 pm, ahead of the regular meeting […]
No State of City at the 2026 State of the City, but the Cookies Were Good
City Manager Eddie Manfro addressed an audience of approximately 60 guests, including city staff and sponsors, at the 2026 State of the City event held at the Summit House restaurant on June […]
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Annual Fullerton Ruck Run Brings Community Together
More than 250 participants, including members of the California National Guard, local police officers, firefighters, and residents, came together at the Juanita Cooke Trail Head on Saturday, June 13, for the […]
Meet the People Racing to Save Fullerton’s History
A two-story home went up on Cornell Avenue, and preservationists contend it doesn’t belong there; it sits too close to the sidewalk, the architecture doesn’t match the historic neighborhood, and it towers […]
Fullerton City Council Meeting Agenda for June 16, 2026
Important Legal Note: Under California law, if you want to challenge a City Council decision in court, you must first speak up at the public hearing or send written comments to the […]
New Film “Backrooms” Delves into the Infinite Terror of Liminal Spaces
In his recent breakout film that opened on May 29, 2026, fittingly titled “Backrooms,” up-and-coming director Kane Parsons has shown remarkable skill in creating a psychological horror movie that explores an abnormal, […]
What is California Government Code – GOV § 54957.6?
According to FindLaw, starting January 1, 2025, a new California law lets local government leaders hold private meetings to discuss employee pay. This includes discussions about salaries, pay schedules, and benefits for […]
Electric Company Theatre Moves Tristan and Yseult To The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
The Electric Company Theatre (ECT) is aptly named since its latest offering, Tristan & Yseult, is just that: Electrifying! ECT’s production of Tristan & Yseult is a stunning blend of remarkable present-day […]
California Proposes Ban on Hydrofluoric Acid in Cleaning Products to Protect Consumers
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has announced a groundbreaking proposal to prohibit the sale of cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid across California. This decision comes in response to significant health […]
Orange County Board of Supervisors Votes to Return Seized Funds to Local Community
The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted 5-0 to return $3.7 million in seized funds to the district represented by Supervisor Janet Nguyen on June 9. These funds were recovered from […]
An interview with Comedian Alonzo Bodden: Finding Humor in Chaos
Alonzo Bodden heads to the Brea Improv for one night only on Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 pm. A regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! has been making audiences […]
