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Two Local School Bond Measures

In Fullerton, the K-12 public schools are separated into two school districts. Both the Fullerton Elementary School District (FSD) and Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) have placed a facilities bond […]

Film Review: 1917 Gets Two Hits

Although “1917” was heavily favored to win Best Picture Oscar at the February 9 Academy Awards ceremony, it only won technical Oscars in three categories—sound-mixing, visual effects and cinematography. Sam Mendes had […]

Water Update: PFAS and the Cost of Cleanup

On February 8 at the Fullerton Community Center, Councilmember Ahmad Zahra hosted his second “Let’s Talk Water” meeting since he replaced Councilmember Whitaker as Fullerton’s Representative to the Orange County Water District […]

Local Families Reunited

Forty-two families were recently reunited at the Fullerton Community Center thanks to the efforts of a local non-profit called “Ojos de agua y el Novillero Unidos.” This group, named after two towns […]

California Lilac

Among my favorite shrubs are those which will survive on rainfall alone once established. Other favorite attributes include value to pollinators, showy flowers and longevity. A shrub which easily meets these criteria […]

Council Approves Bastanchury Development

Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to approve a 33-unit residential condominium development on a 2.4-acre site on Bastanchury Road near Puente at its February 4 meeting. The property, which will […]

Public Library Honors Ray Kawase

The Fullerton Public Library Board of Trustees will be recognizing the service of longtime library supporter, Library Trustee, and Foundation Board Member Ray Kawase. Ray served on the Fullerton Public Library Board […]

Celebrating 60 Years of the CSUF School of Music

On October 18, 1959, Joseph Landon, music Supervisor for the San Bernardino Public Schools, submitted his “Proposed Music Curriculum for Orange County State College” on the request of William Langsdorf, CSUF founding […]

PFAS: Chemicals of Emerging Concern

Submitted by Ahmad Zahra, Fullerton Council Member & Orange County Water District Representative Nothing is more important than clean water. We wash our produce, bathe our kids, and brush our teeth every […]

Council to Vote on Bastanchury Development

Fullerton City Council will vote on a proposed 33-unit residential condominium development on a 2.4-acre site on Bastanchury Road near Puente at its February 4 meeting. The property, which was sold to […]

OC Board of Education Candidates

The March 3rd Presidential Primary ballot includes several local non-partisan elections. One of the most confusing races is the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Board of Trustees which will have 3 […]

Film Review: “The Two Popes” Gets Two Hits

Although not receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, the richly deserving “The Two Popes” did get two nominations in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories with Jonathan Pryce […]

On the 2020 Primary

On March 3, California will hold a primary election.  Although you may have voted in past primaries and understand that their principal purpose is to select candidates for the November general election […]

Hidden Hiking Trails Off Rosecrans

As I drive down Rosecrans on my daily commute to Whittier College, I sometimes spot a trail in between the trees, just past the baseball field across from Ralph B. Clark Regional […]

“Made in California” Call for Submissions

Brea Art Gallery’s annual juried exhibit “Made in California’ is accepting submissions through February 20. This exhibit showcases artwork from all over the state of California. MICA strives to highlight artists in […]

OC Women’s March Draws Thousands

Between 10,000-12,000 people marched through the streets of downtown Santa Ana for the fourth annual O.C. Women’s March on January 18. The march was to promote women’s rights, equality, representation in government, […]

Homeless Crisis Has Many Faces in Fullerton

Fullerton is suffering a housing crisis where our teachers, police officers, retail workers and many others are not able to afford housing, close to where they work, and more of our vulnerable […]

“Chapter One” @ Brea Art Gallery

Explore the art of storytelling in this fantastical exhibition. Dive into original narratives, travel to mystical realms, and meet strange, mysterious characters as you wander through the exhibit filled with painting, illustration, […]

Town Hall Q & A on 2020 Voting and the Census

Congressman Gil Cisneros, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, and Fullerton College hosted a town hall to answer questions about the 2020 Census and Orange County’s new voting system (under the Voter’s […]

The Game’s Afoot @ Stages Theater

It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle […]

Friends of Music present Thalea String Quartet

Fullerton Friends of Music will present a free concert on Sunday February 2 at 3:30pm at Wilshire Auditorium (corner of Wilshire and Lemon in Fullerton.) featuring the Thalea String Quartet with Michelle […]

Fee Increase for Green Waste Recycling

Residential customers in Fullerton will see a fee increase of $1.51/month to pay for the implementation of a new green material composting policy, as mandated under state law AB 1594. The purpose […]

Town Hall on Census and Vote Centers

Representative Gil Cisneros and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla will host a Town Hall on Friday, January 17 at 6pm at the Fullerton College Wilshire Auditorium to discuss the 2020 U.S. […]

SHHS Coach Arrested for Lewd Acts with a Minor

Following reports from the mother of a female 14-year-old Sunny Hills High School (SHHS) student and a police investigation, local police placed SHHS boys’ JV basketball coach Elijah Kim (30, Fullerton) under […]

Apply to Serve on the Orange County Grand Jury

Make a difference. Promote sound government. Serve on the Orange County Grand Jury. The deadline to apply is January 18. Responsibilities of the OC Grand Jury include: -Ensure that the performance of […]

“Trafficked” Film Screening

Woman’s Club of Fullerton & AIB2B will present a special screening of “Trafficked: We Are Not For Sale” on Sat, January 11 at 1pm at The Frida Cinema in Downtown Santa Ana […]