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Jo Ann Brannock, Ph.D.

A Night of Laughter for a Worthy Cause

  In an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie, the Comedy Fundraiser held in a unique setting—an area typically reserved for loading trucks at the Patriots and Paws facility—successfully brought together a […]

Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Canyon Wildfire

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Canyon Wildfire burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the Canyon Wildfire is expected […]

Young Observers: August 2025

Summer Robotics Camp Inspires Future Innovators at Troy High School by Alicia, 9th grade This summer, students had the unique opportunity to explore the world of robotics through the Summer Robotics Camp, […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: August 2025

Celebrating the 4th When going to a car show, bring another car guy. And so it was that 90-plus-year-old neighbor and friend Jim Weiks got a knock on his door. “What are […]

Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

Background On January 14, 2025, the Fullerton School Board of Education adopted a resolution establishing a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to inform the public concerning the District’s expenditure bond proceeds, review Measure N […]

Israel and Genocide

What is Genocide? Many scholars and progressives are reluctant to call Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide. They will agree that Israel’s behavior is abominable and atrocious but nevertheless falls below the threshold […]

Arrest Made in Attempted Homicide Case

On July 22, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, Fullerton Police responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of S. Harbor Blvd and W. Orangethorpe Ave. Upon […]

Act while it still matters

“One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” […]

RACES: Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

When driving through residential neighborhoods, have you ever seen a huge radio tower in someone’s backyard, or a tall vertical antenna on the rooftop of a house? If so, someone living in that home might […]