My first trip to the OC Fair was inspired by Instagram posts: one announcing the El Pachuco Zoot Suit Fashion Show & Lowrider Exhibit on Sunday, August 9th, and two promoting the […]
My Day Adventure on the OC Fair Express to See Zoot Suits
Thea Pueschel
Fullerton staff will urge council to prioritize downtown lot for housing
City staff will ask the City Council on Tuesday, August 18, to make a vacant portion of a downtown parking structure lot the city’s first publicly owned property advanced toward housing development, […]
Fullerton weighs returning $126,121 to OCTA to revive stalled Bastanchury Road widening
The Fullerton City Council is set to decide on August 18 whether to return $126,121 to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). This repayment, according to city staff, is necessary to secure […]
City Council Meeting Time Change Notice and Agenda
The City of Fullerton has announced a change in the schedule for the upcoming City Council Meeting, set for August 18, 2026. The meeting will now convene at 5:15 pm in the […]
Opinion: City Council Prepares for Cal Cities Annual Conference in Anaheim
At the City Council Meeting on August 18, the Council will decide who will represent Fullerton residents at the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Conference in Anaheim, scheduled for September 23-25, […]
Save the Date: 50th Reunion for the Class of 1976
Attention Class of 1976! Mark your calendars for our 50th Reunion, taking place on October 2-3, 2026! We are excited to gather and celebrate our memories and friendships formed during our time […]
Fullerton Public Library Partners with Two-Time Grammy® Winner Laufey for Special-Edition Library Card
Special-edition card launches in celebration of Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Day” on August 23, ahead of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September The Fullerton Public Library is partnering with Laufey, the 2X […]
Stolen McColl Site Plaque Will Be Replaced – EPA Tells Fullerton Resident
We live near the corner of Rosecrans and Sunny Ridge, and for as long as we’ve been here, there has been a small bronze plaque at that intersection, mounted on a rock […]
Fullerton Disburses $59.7 Million in July, Nearly Half for Pension Payments
The City of Fullerton has published its check register for July 2026, which will be in the Consent Calendar for the City Council meeting scheduled for August 18. Total disbursements for July […]
Fullerton Fire Department seeks to add Kaiser to Medi-Cal transfer program projected to net city $826,000
The Fullerton Fire Department is asking the City Council to expand a state Medicaid financing arrangement to go through a single health plan. The request, on the council’s August 18 consent calendar […]
Backpack Drive Brings Community Together with Support from Local Sponsors
The recent Backpack Drive event in Fullerton saw a strong turnout as AT&T Cellular Global Company and the Estrella Family Foundation came together to sponsor the initiative. Casa 723 owners, Lynda and […]
Opinion: A case for subpoenas, FOIA, and reporters who keep receipts
On the night of March 8, 1971, eight individuals broke into an FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania. They chose this date intentionally, knowing that everyone in the country, including anyone who […]
Fullerton Council to Weigh Spaghetti Factory Lease That Would Nearly Double Depot Rent
The Fullerton City Council will vote on the consent calendar for the August 18 meeting on a rewritten lease for The Old Spaghetti Factory at the city’s historic train depot that staff […]
Fullerton to tell grand jury state housing targets are out of reach — and that student housing should count
The Fullerton City Council meeting consent calendar for August 18 includes a response to a recent Orange County Grand Jury report that criticized California’s housing rules. The report, titled “California Housing Mandates: […]
California Proposition 5 (2026): Eliminating the Successor Election in State Officer Recalls
Status as of August 14, 2026. Every factual claim below is sourced to a primary or clearly identified secondary document; sources are listed at the end. Proposition 5 is a legislatively referred […]
Police Union Texts Residents to Block Recall, Citing Costs It Won’t Document
Filings show Fullerton’s police and firefighter associations have spent more than $150,000 on city elections since 2020 — including maximum donations to one of the officials now facing removal A mass text […]
City of Fullerton Street Sweeping
Public Works’ Street Division sweeps all City streets each week, excluding private streets and streets without a curb and gutter. Your area is swept on the same day each week, usually the […]
Fullerton Students Represent City as Junior Ambassadors in Japan
Since 1964, the Fullerton Sister City Association (FSCA) has fostered lasting international friendships and cultural connections around the world. This summer, that legacy continued as ten students from the Fullerton Joint Union […]
9/11 Commemoration Event to Be Held at Fullerton Elks Lodge
The Fullerton Elks Lodge is set to host a commemorative event honoring the 9/11 tragedy, inviting the community to reflect and remember the impactful moment in U.S. history. The event will feature […]
Massive Fire Erupts Near Fullerton Airport – Nearby Shelter Evacuated
A three-alarm fire tore through a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport on Wednesday, August 12, sending a column of black smoke over Fullerton, briefly shutting down the airport and forcing […]
Recalls of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Council Member Jamie Valencia move forward as committees submit petitions for approval
Following verification of both Notices of Intent to Recall, resident-led recall committees launch official websites and prepare for the signature-gathering phase The efforts to recall Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie […]
Vanillin flavoring in e-cigarettes disrupts human embryonic stem cell development
UC Riverside-led study suggests a possible link between vaping and difficulty conceiving in women Vanillin, a common flavoring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who […]
The Science Behind It: Cyclospora and Practicing Safe Eating Habits
If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce. As someone who has studied foodborne bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella throughout my […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: How AI Will Destroy Us: It’s Not What You Think
© 2026 Jonathandobrer.substack.com Karl Marx was wrong. The critical issue is not who owns what Marx called “the means of production,” meaning the industrial machines. The critical issue today is not industrial […]
POLICE ACTIVITY: Enforcement is the Blade of the Sword of the Rule of Law
In recent years, I have come to appreciate that the “Rule of Law” may be an even greater asset than our system of democratic elections. The “Rule of Law” is a framework […]
Exploring Dual Paths: Dr. Ahmad Zahra’s Journey from Filmmaking to City Council
Recently, I interviewed Fullerton City Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra, who represents District 5. In recent years, many have come to know him for his municipal work, but he also dedicates his […]
Farewell celebration honoring Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12 years of service to the 67th Assembly District
Join us as Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva marks the close of 12 years representing North Orange County in the California State Assembly. We’ll reflect on a record that includes landmark work on veterans’ […]
Fullerton City Council District 5 Candidate Filing Period Extended Through Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Fullerton City Council District 5 incumbent did not file for re-election in the November 2026 General Municipal Election, which extends the filing period to allow other qualified candidates to file. Individuals […]
Fullerton School District Staff Prepare for Strong Start to 2026-27 School Year
Before students fill classrooms with excitement on August 10, Fullerton School District employees have spent the last two weeks learning, collaborating and celebrating together to ensure a strong start to the 2026-27 […]
City of Fullerton Senior Transportation Program for Medical and Recreational Trips
The City of Fullerton has rolled out its latest transportation schedule specifically aimed at the senior citizen community, focusing on medical and recreational trips, and complimentary rides to the Fullerton Community Center. […]
Fullerton Is Recreating the Staffing Crisis It Just Paid to Escape
The Fullerton City Council gave direction at its July 21 meeting to proceed with Scenario C, the deepest of three proposed budget-reduction plans. Formal adoption of the budget is scheduled for August […]
Fullerton Police Department Announces Unclaimed Property Notice
The Fullerton Police Department has issued a notice regarding a found property, specifically a mobile phone (FPD # 26-36901) discovered near 213 S. Magnolia. As per Government Code § 50051, the city […]
Public Notice: City of Fullerton Mandates Electronic Filing for Campaign Disclosure Statements
In a unanimous vote on July 21, 2026, the Fullerton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3358, mandating electronic and paperless filing for campaign disclosure statements as required by the Fair Political Practices […]
A Great Place to Stay Active: The Fullerton Community Center
Retirement is a seductive concept, like walking through a beautiful forest — that is, until we reach the end of our working lives and realize we have to create a whole new […]
Sip & Savor: A Coffee Haven Born from Passion
When passing by W Wilshire Ave, you will be sure to see a busy coffee shop with people walking in and out with uniquely designed drinks in hand. While today Sip & […]
