Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lorenzo and Johan
Indivisible CA45 joined other Indivisible groups across the nation on Saturday, July 25, to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, beloved community members whose lives were cut short by […]
Orange County Super Mini-Con Set to Bring Board Gaming Excitement to Fullerton
The Orange County Super Mini-Con 2026 is gearing up for an action-packed weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Hunt Branch Library, […]
Fullerton Spent at Least $227,000 to Settle CalPERS Case Over Retired Executive Hires
The City of Fullerton has agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a years-long CalPERS case involving four retired officials whom the state pension system determined were unlawfully employed by the city. The […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Announces Participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2026/2027 School Year
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP At-Risk is available only to enrolled children in the La Vista/La Sierra High School. The […]
Congressman Derek Tran Introduces Bill to Fight Back Against Abusive ICE Detention Centers
New bill would allow families of deceased detainees to seek damages starting at $5 million as a result of a wrongful death in the detention center’s care. To fight back against the […]
Woman Claiming to Run K9 Paws Rescue Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty
Woman Claiming to Run Charity Animal Rescue Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty After 14 Dogs Covered in Feces, Suffering from Parasites, Rescued from Locked Car on Fourth of July A 33-year-old woman […]
Looking for More After Retirement? OLLI Open House Scheduled for 50+ Adults
Maybe this is the year investigate your ancestry, write a book or join a book group, learn a new language or how to play a musical instrument, play poker or mahjong, improve […]
Fullerton School District Helps Connect 400 Families with Food and Essential Resources
Hundreds of Fullerton families received food, fresh produce, bottled water and essential household items on July 22 as Fullerton School District partnered with Feed the Children, Niagara Cares and Orange County United […]
National blood crisis NOW: Immediate need for blood donations
For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately […]
Video Observer: Local Author Celebrates U.S. 250th Birthday with Smartphone Snapshots Across America
Fullerton residents are choosing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this year in different ways. Local author David Jerome, who has visited all 50 states, has decided to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial […]
23-Year-Old Charged with Mother’s Murder in Shocking Fourth of July Incident
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of his mother while she sat in her car, parked directly in front of the Fullerton Police Department on Independence […]
Fullerton Police Department to Host National Night Out
The Fullerton Police Department is gearing up to strengthen community ties by hosting National Night Out. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 7 pm at the Downtown […]
Fullerton Fire Department Hosts Community 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, […]
A Successful Retirement Does Not Happen Automatically
Every year, about 1.7 million Americans retire from full-time employment. Many of these new retirees have been advised to plan for their retirement with an effective savings and investment strategy, setting up multiple income streams, practicing […]
ICE Out Vigil to Demand Justice for Lorenzo, Johan and Justice for All
A vigil is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm PDT at the intersection of Imperial Highway and South Brea Boulevard. The event is organized to […]
City Council Notes July 21, 2026 Meeting: Fullerton Approves $3 Million Federal Housing Plan
The City Council on July 21, 2026, approved its spending plan for roughly $3 million in federal housing and community development dollars, funding a slate of nonprofit programs, senior services and youth […]
City Council Notes July 21, 2026 Meeting: Fullerton Council Chooses Deepest Cuts
Council backs “Scenario C” after a five-hour meeting, but delays final adoption to August; members eye reserve funds to soften the blow Facing a $3.8 million deficit, the City Council chose the […]
City Council Notes July 21, 2026 Meeting: Streets and Public Infrastructure Ballot Measure
This was transcribed using Microsoft Word and corrected by Saskia Kennedy. Council Member Deliberation and Vote Mayor Fred Jung: I probably don’t agree with many of the speakers who spoke, in terms of […]
City Council Notes for Meeting July 21: Fullerton Council Rejects Streets Sales Tax
A proposed half-cent sales tax to repair the city’s crumbling streets will not go before voters this fall, after a divided City Council voted 3–2 to shelve the measure rather than place […]
City Council Notes from July 21, 2026 meeting: Public Comments
These notes were transcribed by Microsoft Word and corrected by Saskia Kennedy. Good Hands For One Peer-to-Peer Tutoring: Fullerton community members and Fullerton City Council members. My name is Aaron Kim, and […]
Recall Effort Launched Against Fullerton Mayor Jung and Council Member Valencia
A group of residents plans to file paperwork on Wednesday to recall Mayor Fred Jung and Council Member Jamie Valencia. Fullerton resident Elijah Manassero announced that Jung and Valencia were served with […]
Gilding the Lily: A Unique Antique Supplies Shop
Twenty-two years ago, Nancy Jamar bought two vintage hats at a flea market. After the seller told her about his warehouse in Long Beach, where he had even more hats, she bought […]
Fullerton Updates Its Code Books to Reflect Overhauled Homeless-Shelter Ordinance
The Fullerton City Clerk’s Office sent an important memo to many parts of the city government in June 2026, including the City Manager’s Office, Community and Economic Development, the Library’s reference desk, […]
Hundreds of Orange County Families Set to Benefit from Resource Rally on July 22
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
Fullerton Vigil Honors Two Men Killed in ICE Operations and Calls for Accountability
“Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart,” read the online flyer for a community vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero—two men who were shot and […]
Facing a $3.8 Million Deficit – Fullerton Council Weighs Sales-Tax Measure and Deep Budget Cuts
The Fullerton City Council will address the city’s finances on Tuesday, July 21, taking up a package of items, including whether to ask voters this November to approve a new half-cent sales […]
Candlelit Vigil Carries John Lewis’s ‘Good Trouble’ Forward
As dusk settled over one of this city’s busiest intersections on Friday evening, residents gathered with candles and handmade signs to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest what organizers […]
Prepárese para Viajar: Clínica de Pasaportes – 25 de julio
En un esfuerzo por facilitar los planes de viaje de las familias, el 25 de julio se llevará a cabo una Clínica de Pasaportes de bajo costo, que ofrecerá una variedad de […]
One-Stop Passport Clinic Set for July 25 in Orange County
In an effort to facilitate travel plans for families, a low-cost Passport Clinic will take place on July 25, offering a range of services for obtaining a passport. The event promises to […]
The Curtis Theatre to Host Seventh Annual Page to Stage Playwrights Festival
The Curtis Theatre is set to celebrate the return of the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival, now in its seventh year, scheduled for August 14-16, 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the […]
Clothing and Food Donation Drop-Off Returns to Fullerton Lutheran on Saturday from 9 to 11 am
Fullerton residents with a closet that needs thinning or a pantry shelf of extra cans have somewhere to take them this weekend. A clothing and non-perishable food donation drop-off runs Saturday from […]
Public comment and community survey results at Budget Study Session on July 14, 2026
Roughly a dozen speakers addressed the Fullerton City Council at the July 14 budget study session, arriving in the wake of two community workshops and an online exercise that drew about 81 […]
Flower Vigil for Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 PM · Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart. Two men left home for […]
Fullerton council play the blame game at the Budget session on July 14, 2026
The Fullerton City Council convened for a budget study session on July 14, engaging in nearly two hours of presentations followed by a lengthy period of public comments. As the session progressed, […]
Vigilia de Flores por Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero y Lorenzo Salgado Araujo – Domingo 19 de julio
Domingo 19 de julio · 7:00 PM · Ayuntamiento de Fullerton (Fullerton City Hall), 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Trae una flor. Trae un cartel. Trae tu corazón entero. Dos […]
