Fullerton Artist Delivers Knicks Painting to Filmmaker Spike Lee
A painting celebrating New York Knicks basketball and New York City culture has connected a Fullerton artist and filmmaker with one of his creative heroes: filmmaker and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee. […]
Event Announcement: Fullerton’s Free Family Carnival at Maple Neighborhood Center YMCA!
Join Maple Neighborhood Center YMCA for a day of fun and celebration at the first-ever carnival hosted by the YMCA of Orange County! The YMCA is excited to present a free family […]
Veterinarian issues Halloween costume warning as Americans plan to spend $920 million dressing up their pets
Americans plan to spend $920 million on pet costumes this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation, with pumpkins, hot dogs and ghosts topping the list of popular outfits. But before buying […]
Correa and Smith introduce the bipartisan Bright Beginnings Act to expand childcare for children with developmental disabilities
Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced the Bright Beginnings Act on October 15, 2026, bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal tax credit of up to $10,000 per year […]
Disneyland characters and parade Cast Members will protest Disney’s failure to settle a first contract on Saturday, October 17 at 10 am
This Saturday, October 17, at 10 am, workers at the Disneyland Resort who portray iconic Disney characters or perform in parades on the park’s Main Street and other locations will take to […]
Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park!
Join Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park! Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Address: 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621 Registration begins at 7:00 […]
Love Ties the Knot! First-Ever Mobile Wedding Ceremonies at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
Despite the unpredictable weather, love won’t wait in Orange County! Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Doug Chaffee and Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen are joining forces to bring mobile wedding ceremonies to Ralph […]
Electric Company Theatre Turns Theatrical Chaos Into Comedy in The Servant of Two Masters from November 2 through 17, 2026
What happens when an underfunded theater company takes on one of the greatest comedies in theatrical history with more ambition than resources? The answer is The Servant of Two Masters, presented by […]
Correa Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Free Innocent Partners from Debt They Didn’t Create
Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), together with Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), has introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Relief for Innocent Partners Act. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals are not burdened with debt […]
U.S. Treasury Announces Record Enforcement Actions Against Bank of America
Third-Largest Penalty in Treasury History; Largest in OCC History The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on October 13, 2026, enforcement actions imposing more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America […]
FSD Leaders Strengthen Shared Commitment Through PAL
Fullerton School District employee association leaders and District administrators met for the first Partnership between Administration and Labor (PAL) meeting of the 2026-27 school year to reconnect on the partnership’s purpose and […]
Starting October 14 the certified farmers market will relocate to the Downtown Plaza
When: Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Ave, Fullerton The Farmers’ Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, plants, orchids, nuts, and bread. The […]
OC Pride Returns to Santa Ana Amid Ongoing LGBTQ Rights Battles
Orange County’s Pride parade and festival returned to downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, reviving a vibrant public celebration of LGBTQ identity as advocates continue to face local restrictions and efforts to overturn […]
Orange County Transportation Authority Advances Coastal Protection, Water Quality Projects
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board on October 12, 2026, approved an emergency declaration aimed at protecting the coastal rail line in San Clemente, where ongoing beach erosion has exposed railroad […]
Opinion: A Republic … If We Can Keep It
I hear it everywhere – there’s just too much friggin money in politics. So far this election season there has been over $3.4 Billion for both party’s races. The super rich and […]
FSD Board Meeting September 15: Unaudited Actuals Report
Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Dr. Rob Coghlan, delivered the 2025/26 school year’s unaudited actual report. This state-mandated report compares the June 2026 projected year-end budget numbers with the actual district income […]
LEGAL INSIGHTS Early October 2026
The Cornell Seven and New York’s Consent Laws If someone is extremely intoxicated, are they automatically legally incapable of consenting to sex? In New York, the answer is more complicated than many […]
Young Observers Early October 2026
A Month for Mental Health Awareness by Olive, 11th Grade October is recognized as National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. It focuses on early detection and reducing the stigma around mental […]
From Anger to Action: Women in Power Spaces Convening
Colleagues and students of the North Orange County Community College District and community members gathered on Thursday, September 17, for the second Women in Power Spaces Convening at Fullerton Community Center’s Grand Hall. The one-day […]
HITS & MISSES: Primetime: A Hit and a Miss
An unsettling film about a disturbing topic—child predators—benefits from strong performances and a distinctive cinematic approach. Prepare to squirm. Robert Pattinson (Odyssey villain and Twilight dreamboat) stars in director Lance Oppenheim’s drama […]
Brownstone Cafe: restaurant and catering business in the heart of Villa Del Sol
Villa Del Sol has long remained a landmark in Fullerton history. However, hidden within the courtyard of this historic site sits a café that helped spark the reemergence of the area and […]
Dirty Politics & Updated Follow the Money
Fullerton’s 2026 council races show some of the city’s usual dirty politics, but what’s in the public record is more specific than the signs. Notes: •Recall Jung and Recall Valencia committees and […]
30th Annual Troy Tech Mentor Breakfast
The Troy Tech Program celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 30th Annual Mentor Breakfast on October 7, 2026. This year’s event also marked four decades of the Troy Tech initiative, which has […]
NOCCCD WiPS Honors Four Women with Inaugural Resilience Awards
The inaugural “Resilience Awards” on September 17 were launched by the NOCCCD Women in Power Spaces Initiative (WiPS) in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in 2026 to recognize NOCCCD employees who have shown leadership […]
Santa Ana activist says federal agents injured her during arrest outside federal building
Santa Ana resident and activist Jackie Cordova said federal agents sprayed her with mace, chased her, slammed her into a wall, and broke her tooth while arresting her early Thursday outside the […]
Correa and Tlaib have reintroduced a resolution to honor Alex Odeh
U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today reintroduced a resolution remembering and honoring the life and legacy of Alex Odeh. The resolution acknowledges Alex’s impact on his community and […]
CSUF Arboretum Hosts Free Workshop on Healthy Aging Through Laughter
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at California State University, Fullerton, will host a free community workshop titled “Healthy Aging Through Laughter and Connection” on Wednesday, October 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. […]
From Anger to Action: Women in Power Spaces Convening
Colleagues and students of the North Orange County Community College District and community members gathered on Thursday, September 17, for the second Women in Power Spaces Convening at Fullerton Community Center’s Grand Hall. The one-day […]
FAST Kicks Off Fall Season with Intrasquad Meet
The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) launched its fall season with an exciting intrasquad meet, featuring 240 athletes competing in various events. The atmosphere was lively, marked by fun and festivities at […]
A Heartfelt Farewell for Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra
Residents of the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods surprise their council member at his final community meeting It was a beautiful day on October 5, and it ended up being a memorable […]
Remembering Perdomo v. Norm: Federal Judge Allows Cities to Support Immigration Lawsuit
A federal judge made an important decision on September 16, allowing the cities of Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Goleta, and Santa Paula to weigh in on a lawsuit challenging how immigration stops are […]
Fullerton Council Votes 3–1 to Switch Off Flock License Plate Cameras for Six Months
The Fullerton City Council voted 3-1 on Tuesday, October 6, to suspend operation of the city’s 19 Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras for six months. The decision comes amid […]
Fullerton Council Keeps Republic Services as Trash Hauler
The Fullerton City Council on Tuesday, October 6, chose to keep Republic Services as the city’s trash and recycling hauler. The council picked the longtime incumbent over CR&R Environmental Services after months […]
Community to Celebrate Senator Tom Umberg’s $1 Million for Independence Park Gymnasium
Fullerton will gather at Independence Park on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. to celebrate a $1,000,000 State budget allocation secured by State Senator Tom Umberg to renovate the park’s long-closed […]
League of Women Voters of North Orange County Candidate Forum: Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 4 Candidates: Tim Shaw and Connor Traut
Audio above is unedited per the League of Women Voters requirements. The transcript and any errors are by Saskia Kennedy. MODERATOR (JODI BALMA): I teach political science here at Fullerton College, and […]
