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 Bicycle and Vehicle in Fullerton
Fullerton Police Officers responded to the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave. and S. Basque Ave. regarding a collision involving a bicycle and a vehicle on July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:09 pm. […]
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, […]
A Financial Snapshot of Orange County’s Municipalities
34 Cities, One County, Very Different Balance Sheets Orange County looks uniform from the freeway — sun, stucco, strip malls — but its 34 cities are running on wildly different financial engines. […]
California Sound: Fender Legacy – Our Celebration for Leo Fender Day
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Click Here to Get Tickets Celebrate the legacy of Leo Fender with the Fullerton Museum Center, Home of the Leo Fender Gallery! […]
In Case You Missed It: June and July 2026
•Major Jason Watson Calling for Impeachment of Trump/Vance is Arrested June 1, 2026: US News: A U.S. Air Force major on active duty delivered a passionate speech on Capitol Hill, calling for the impeachment […]
Samueli Foundation Announces $15 Million in Grants to 89 Nonprofits Serving Orange County for the Second Year of the Breakaway and Build OC Fund
In less than one year, the Foundation has strengthened 235 Orange County nonprofits by investing $32 million in often unseen and underfunded community needs The Samueli Foundation today announced its 2026 class of […]
Sips & Stories Lecture Series Celebrates Women in Mexican Art History
In a vibrant blend of art, wine, and community, Art Trippin’ and the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) are set to launch “Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History,” a […]
City of Fullerton Invites Residents to Two Community Meetings on the Future of Solid Waste and Recycling in Fullerton
The City of Fullerton is set to engage residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling future through two upcoming community meetings. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn […]
Take the Community Budget Survey
Fullerton is your City, and these decisions affect your community. Take the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/757796deffbd4ed3956645fc0e07b0c6 Next meeting: Budget Study Session – The Budget Study Session on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget will be […]
City of Fullerton to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
City of Fullerton Announces Upcoming General Municipal Election
The City of Fullerton has officially announced a General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will have the opportunity to elect two members to the City Council representing Districts […]
Kids, Screens, and Summer Eye Health: What Fullerton Families Should Know This Summer
As summer routines take over, many Fullerton families may notice a shift in how their kids use their eyes. With more free time during the summer months, children often spend longer periods on screens while also spending more time […]
Young Observers: July 2026
The FIFA World Cup by Olive, 11th Grade As many people know, the World Cup is underway, and here are some fun facts about it! The FIFA World Cup officially began in […]
Fullerton Advances Three Trash Haulers and Moves to Eliminate Upfront Cash From Contracts
CR&R, Republic Services and Valley Vista head to final negotiations for a 10-year waste deal; council orders Republic to drop a $10 million payment, with a decision expected in September. The Fullerton […]
Fullerton Residents Get Their First Say on the City Budget
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
Young Boxers Thrive at The Bridge Boxing Club in Fullerton
An eleven-year-old boxer named Brave spelled out his name for a visitor as he talked about boxing one recent summer evening at The Bridge Boxing Club (“TBBC”) in Fullerton. Asked whether training at the gym helps him with school, he responded simply, “I don’t know, but it keeps […]
Fullerton Trash Bills to Rise July 1 as County Landfill Fees Climb 53%
Residents and businesses in Fullerton will pay more for trash service beginning July 1, 2026, as a new regional disposal agreement drives up county landfill fees far beyond the usual annual inflation […]
Construction Underway at CSU Fullerton’s Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
Construction began on July 6, 2026, at the California State University Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to renovate the center’s facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. According […]
The Case for Reforming Proposition 13
Proposition 13 is one of California’s most popular and most protected laws. Voters passed it in 1978, and it caps property taxes across the state. But a long-running debate asks whether parts […]
Orange County’s Governing Bodies Seem to be Taking Cues from Trump
Star Chamber is a term that you use when referring to secretive, arbitrary hearings and procedures. It has become the modus operandi for the Trump administration, and now Orange County government–specifically the […]
Community Budget Discussion Tonight (Tuesday, July 7) at 5:30pm
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
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