Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors / Amando a Nuestros Vecinos Inmigrantes
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton, along with First Christian Church, hosted a panel presentation on Sunday, February 22, regarding local immigration concerns and ways to support our local immigrant community. The […]
Grand Jury Report: A Breach of Public Trust in Orange County
The Orange County Grand Jury launched a formal investigation into how and why the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a 25% salary increase for themselves last June — a decision made […]
E-Bike Safety Debate Grows in Fullerton and Points to Need for Safer Bike Infrastructure
As electric bicycles surge in popularity across Southern California, cities like Fullerton are confronting a pressing question: how to encourage sustainable transportation while addressing mounting safety concerns — particularly among young riders. […]
8:30am-12:30pm: Every Wednesday Rain or Shine Farmers Market
Open Wednesdays – 8:30 am- 12:30 pm. Independence Park 801 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton, CA 92832 Next to the DMV on Valencia between Euclid and Highland in Fullerton. Fresh produce, including fruit, […]
Today, Wed, Feb 25 @ 3pm: A Conversation w/ Author Danez Smith
Umoja and the Fullerton College Library present a Conversation with author Danez Smith as part of the speaker series that includes a poetry reading, followed by a moderated conversation, Q&A, and a […]
KAISER NURSES END HISTORIC STRIKE AGAINST $76 BILLION HEALTH CARE GIANT, RETURN TO WORK WITH HARD-WON PATIENT SAFETY PROTECTIONS
UNAC/UHCP nurses and health care workers are back on the job. After weeks on the picket line fighting for the patients and communities they serve, members of the United Nurses Associations of […]
Kaiser Permanente Statement About the Open-ended Strike
The open-ended strike underway by UNAC/UHCP is unnecessary, disruptive to our members and patients, and counterproductive to reaching contract agreements. Fortunately, the number of employees choosing to return to work continues to […]
California Air Resources Board Seeks Applicants for Environmental Justice Advisory Committee
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it is accepting applications for the Assembly Bill (AB) 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) for the term 2026-2029. The deadline to apply […]
Orange County Sanitation District Board Meeting February 25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Board of Directors Meeting Participation options for this meeting (In Person, Live Stream, and Microsoft Teams) are listed on the first page of the agenda, […]
American Civil Liberties Union Uses Door-to-Door Canvassers and Warns Public About Scammers
The American Civil Liberties Union and its regional affiliates regularly deploy field canvassers to neighborhoods to discuss civil rights issues and solicit donations, often using digital tablets to process contributions on the […]
On the February 25 Agenda for the Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District Board to Consider Nearly $9 Million in Infrastructure Contracts The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors will consider approving nearly $9 million in infrastructure and […]
Cities Face Growing Challenge of Senior Transportation
As communities across the nation confront the realities of aging populations, transportation has emerged as a pressing—and often overlooked—public policy challenge. For many older adults, the ability to navigate their neighborhoods is […]
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Comment Needed
Review the Draft 2025 LHMP document below to see the proposed risk reduction strategies. Then make your public comments at the bottom of this page. https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/fire/prevention/fire-hazard-mitigation/2025-local-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-comment
Thurs, Feb 26 @ 7:30pm: Pianist Peixuan Jiang at the Muckenthaler
Peixuan Jiang, a pianist born in Shanghai, China, has won awards in municipal, provincial, and national piano competitions. Held indoors; beer & wine bar available. $35 Non-Member; $20 Member
Video Observer: Seed Library Empowers Community with Free Seed Distribution
On the first Saturday of every month, the Carriage House, a barn-shaped museum located behind a two-story Victorian house in Anaheim’s Founders’ Park, opens its doors from 9 am to noon to […]
HITS & MISSES: Sentimental Value: Two Hits
Since its Cannes debut last summer — where it claimed the festival’s top prize — Sentimental Value has steadily gathered momentum, earning admiration and nine Oscar nominations. The latest film from Danish-Norwegian […]
A Senior’s Journey to Independence Without a Car
With all the car crashes continually happening, many of them ending up in fatalities, I’m so glad I’m not driving anymore. As a senior, a recent accident convinced me to stop. I […]
Chaffee Highlights Innovative Community Policing Program in Presentation to Fullerton City Council
Doug Chaffee, Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, delivered a presentation to the Fullerton City Council on February 17, 2026, outlining the origins, progress, and future of a behavioral health-focused community policing program […]
Legal Insights: Terry v. Ohio
In 1968, the Supreme Court decided Terry v. Ohio, a case that changed how police officers can interact with people on the street. The ruling created the legal basis for what is […]
Thurs, Feb 26: LWV Lunch: Housing Rights, Gender, Racial & Economic Equity RSVP by 2/22
Dr. Eve Garrow, Senior Policy Analyst and Advocate, Dignity for All Project ACLU of Southern California will speak on “The Foundation of Justice: Why Housing Rights Are Essential to Gender, Racial, and […]
Kaiser Strike Enters Fourth Week as Nurses Demand Action on Staffing and Contracts
A strike by 31,000 nurses and health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente entered its fourth week on Friday, as union leaders pointed to newly disclosed financial filings showing the nonprofit health system […]
SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Markey Calls for Refund to Small Businesses
In a victory for small businesses, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority in imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Following this decision, […]
Community Leaders Unite to Enhance Urban Forest at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
On a warm, blue-skied Southern California morning, community leaders and environmental advocates gathered at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park to celebrate the planting of 40 new trees—an […]
Young Observers: mid-February 2026
“She’s Making Jam” by Alicia, 8th Grade She stands at the stove before dawn, hair pinned up with yesterday’s patience. The kettle trembles. The bills rattle, upset. And the house already knows […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Updates
New Mascots At the February 10 FJUHSD Board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Dr. Karl Zener announced new mascots for both Fullerton Union and Sonora High Schools. Both schools worked over […]
Fullerton School District Board English Language Learner Update
Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Dr. Adaina Brown and Director of Education Services Sung Chi reported at the January FSD (Fullerton School District) board meeting on recent California Dashboard data. The California […]
Storm Causes Tree to Crash onto House on Amerige Street
In the early hours of February 17, a storm resulted in an incident for Rashad Sharif and his wife, who were awakened by a 40-foot pine tree falling onto their home. The […]
Why Local Journalists Matter More Than Ever
In an era dominated by global headlines and algorithm-driven feeds, it is easy to overlook the reporters covering school board meetings, city council votes and zoning disputes. Yet local journalists remain one […]
Lions Field Reopens to Community Celebration
The City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department held the Lions Field Grand Reopening on January 31. The event marked the completion of significant improvements, including a full turf replacement, the installation […]
Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Meet Pops, Mr. Samuel Aguilar
Samuel Aguilar, lovingly known as Pops, was born in 1940 in East Los Angeles, the second of seven children in a family that knew both love and hardship. When Samuel was twelve, […]
On the City Council Agenda for February 17, 2026
The meeting will begin with a presentation on a Behavioral Health Clinician program. Followed by a robust consent calendar. Notably absent from open discussions on regular business items is the Fiscal Year […]
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Is Fullerton’s Mayoral Rotation a Barrier to Civic Engagement?
So Fred Jung has again been appointed mayor of Fullerton, despite the city’s seemingly endless string of multimillion-dollar budget deficits and sundry wanderings through the financial wilderness. For smaller cities with financial woes such as Fullerton […]
Free Movies thru June @ Fullerton Public Library
Rebuild Local News Calls for Congressional Action to Support Local Journalism
Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman urged Congress in his Senate testimony on February 10 to adopt policies that increase the number of local reporters and ensure tech platforms compensate small and […]
