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The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-November 2025
Mike Ritto
November 4 Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) Board Meeting
Supplementing SNAP for FJUHSD students Superintendent Dr. Steve McLaughlin, mentioned that FJUHSD had extended nutritional services during the recent federal government shutdown that suspended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allocations for families. […]
Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Pedestrian in Fullerton
A pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection of S. Magnolia Avenue and W. Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton on November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:03 pm. Police arrived on the scene […]
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On the Agenda for the Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Fullerton City Council Meeting
The upcoming meeting has a long agenda with six items to discuss. Before the regular meeting, a study session will be held at 4:00 pm to focus on the 2025 Water Rate […]
opinion: The Loss of Les Amis Patio Signals Threat to Community and Local Businesses
The recent decision by the City of Fullerton to remove the patio of Les Amis restaurant has sparked concern among residents and local business advocates, who argue that this move represents a […]
Fullerton Fit 5K Trail Run and Health & Wellness Fair Scheduled for November 22, 2025
The City of Fullerton will host its inaugural 5K Trail Run and Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Fullerton Sports Complex, located at 560 Silver Pine St. […]
Fullerton Police Department Receives $258,000 Grant for Traffic Safety Initiatives
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $258,000 Grant to the Fullerton Police Department for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads. The Fullerton Police Department announced on November 13, 2025, that it […]
Suspicious Bomb Threat Prompts Partial Evacuation at Fullerton Hospital
At approximately 5:07 pm on November 13, 2025, the Fullerton Police Communications Center received a call from Providence St. Jude Medical Center reporting a suspicious phone call claiming there was a bomb […]
Multiple Bomb Threats Prompt Lockdowns at Fullerton Schools
Update 4:17 PM – the lockdown at Sunny Hills high school has been lifted. For all parents of Sunny Hills High School, students please refer to the districts notification system on pick […]
Kindness Matters Thanksgiving Morning Walk Set for November 27
The Kindness Matters Thanksgiving Morning Walk will take place on November 27, 2025, from 8 to 9 am at the Fullerton Courthouse Parking Lot, located at 1275 N. Berkeley Ave, Fullerton. Participants […]
$78 Million Awarded to Replace 286 Polluting School Buses with Cleaner Models
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved up to $78.2 million to replace 286 older, high-polluting school buses with new zero-emission models and to install supporting […]
CSUF Student Uses Art to Deal with Loss of Family Home in 2025 Altadena Eaton Fire
Since January 2025, when the Altadena Eaton Fire demolished her family’s home, Mia Aghili, a fourth-year undergraduate art education student at Cal State Fullerton, has been making art to cope with and reflect on conflicting feelings of loss, displacement, memory and endurance. Halfway […]
Fullerton School District Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Federal Government Shutdown
True to its spirit of care and community, the Fullerton School District (FSD) is once again coming together to support families in need. From now through Thursday, Nov. 20, FSD is hosting […]
Winter is coming to Gaza
The most urgent task, to end genocide, requires truthful coverage about Israel’s war crimes. On Saturday, 8 November, 2025, Dan Perry wrote in The Jerusalem Post about Israel’s projected lifting of the media blockade on Gaza. Perry […]
Fullerton Police Officer Involved in Incident with ICE Agent in Santa Ana
The Fullerton Police Department is aware of a video circulating on social media showing a Fullerton Police Officer “assisting” an ICE agent in the City of Santa Ana on November 9th at […]
Fullerton Resumes Veterans’ Day Parade and Ceremony After Hiatus
Fullerton resumed its long-standing tradition of hosting a Veterans Day parade down Harbor, culminating in a ceremony at Hillcrest Park on November 11, 2025. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition in […]
The Women’s Club of Fullerton Hosts Successful Holiday Brunch & Fashion Show, Benefiting Local Recovery Center
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) transformed Coyote Hills Golf Course into a hub of style, song, and solidarity on November 1 for its 9th annual Holiday Brunch & Fashion Show, raising more than $5,000 […]
Broken Promises and Donor Privilege: The Story of the Les Amis Patio
City crews dismantled the patio outside the Mediterranean restaurant Les Amis at 6:30 am on October 27. The owner, Jinan Montecristo, could no longer afford the space after Fullerton raised outdoor dining […]
CalOptima Health Commits $8 Million to Fight URGENT Food Insecurity
Reserve funds will support food distributors and directly aid members as CalFresh benefits are delayed for low-income individuals. With the current issues facing CalFresh benefits, food security for 310,000 Orange County residents […]
CSUF to Hold Candlelight Vigil in Memory of Lauren Turner
Cal State Fullerton’s Titans women’s soccer team and the Athletics Department are organizing a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Lauren Turner, a dedicated student-athlete who tragically passed away on November […]
Reimagine Celebrates 75 Years of Service with Joyful Carnival
Reimagine, Orange County’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to individuals with disabilities, celebrated its 75th anniversary with a lively carnival on September 13. While the official anniversary date is November […]
Supporting the Fullerton Community Amid CalFresh Benefit Delays
In Fullerton, countless residents are currently facing frustrating delays in receiving their CalFresh benefits, a program that provides critical assistance to low-income families for purchasing food. It’s disheartening to see our neighbors […]
Christy’s Donuts: A Legacy of Resilience and Community
Established in 1983 by Ted Ngoy, famously known as the Donut King, Christy’s Donuts has become a staple in Southern California’s culinary landscape. Ngoy’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. He fled […]
Community Comes Together for “Sleep Matters” Event Focused on Student Success
The Parents Voice USA hosted a highly successful event, “Sleep Matters,” on October 16, 2025, in coordination with the Fullerton Public Library Conference Center. The event brought together parents, educators, and […]
opinion: The Bushala Bloc Said There Was No Money for Immigrant Families—Then Gave Away Public Land to Korean Mega Church
The Fullerton City Council majority again revealed who they are through *their words and contradictory votes that prioritize big donors over the public at the city council meeting on November 4, 2025. In […]
opinion: Bring Back Proposal to Support Fullerton Immigrants
The recent decision by Fullerton officials to table proposals aimed at providing financial support to local immigrants highlights a critical gap in our community’s commitment to compassion and social justice. The proposed […]
Enhancing Safety for Motor Vehicles, Cyclists and Pedestrians
Dutch-style protected intersections are gaining traction in North America as an effective design solution to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Studies indicate that these intersections can reduce right-hook collisions by up […]
Fullerton’s Council Majority Hides Behind “Fiscal Responsibility” to Deny Immigrant Support
Mayor Fred Jung and Council Members Jamie Valencia and Nick Dunlap voted to deny aid to immigrants amid ongoing ICE raids in Fullerton at the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025. […]
Video Observer: O’Neill Regional Park is Historically Connected to Fullerton
Nestled in the canyons of South Orange County is O’Neill Regional Park, a surprisingly remote 4,000 acres of protected wilderness that happens to be open for both equestrian and group camping […]
Update: CSU Fullerton Soccer Players: Community Mourns Loss of Lauren and Supports Recovery of Ashlyn
In a devastating turn of events, two members of the California State University Fullerton women’s soccer team were critically injured after being struck by a box truck while riding scooters on September […]
Public Health Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is alerting parents and caregivers about an ongoing multi-state outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Parents and caregivers should […]
Young Observer: David Wagner: From Fullerton to the US Open
Fullerton seems to be a hotspot for hardworking people who rise to the top. I recently found out that Gwen Stefani, the 2000s pop star who made so many songs I sing […]
Young Observers: Early November 2025
A Day in Paris by Tegan, 11th grade Kate Kaneko, beloved president of the National Charity League (NCL) Fullerton Chapter’s Class of 2027, is leading her class through one of the chapter’s […]
Human Migration Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Refugee Empowerment with Gala at The Cheech
The Human Migration Institute (HMI) will celebrate a decade of transformation and resilience at its 10th Anniversary Gala, held at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, […]
