Susan “Sue” Sherard, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community advocate, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 4, 1946, in Sheffield, England, to […]
Special council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 PM: two agenda items will be discussed, a budget workshop and a charter city discussion. The City Council is set to convene a […]
The Broadcast Journalist and Media Consultant Will Receive an Honorary Doctorate at CSUF’s College of Communications Commencement Ceremony on May 22 Longtime NBC Los Angeles journalist and Cal State Fullerton alumna Vikki […]
Update: This is the second house attributed to local KKK collaborator Louis E Plummer. Read the full LA Times article at https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2025-05-08/louis-plummer-home-fullerton At the city council meeting on May 6, Associate Planner […]
How strange and ironic, I thought as I entered a marijuana dispensary for the first time! As a survivor of Berkeley in the 60s, I shouldn’t have needed any guidance from my […]
President Trump signed an executive order on March 20 to defund the Department of Education. He sought to justify the order by saying it returns educational decisions to the states (states never […]
From Medieval Japan to Modern Influencers by Tegan, 8th grade The test I take tomorrow in History is the topic I have studied for many weeks. Centuries ago, in medieval Japan, the […]
Fullerton residents are expressing frustration following a recent City Council meeting, where a majority vote upheld a policy preventing the distribution of local newspapers, including the Fullerton Observer and Daily Titan, within […]
Fullerton’s Mayor Fred Jung proposed amendments to the city council rules on May 6, 2025, allowing the mayor to limit how long council members can speak and prohibit “negative commentary” about other […]
During the 1970s and early 80s, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were common annual events at Lemon Park, which celebrated the Mexican army’s victory over the invading French forces in the city of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862. In 1971, Maple Area residents […]
The other night, something I heard on the news truly shocked me. The mayor of Lancaster—a self-proclaimed Christian—publicly suggested that we should “purge” our communities of the homeless by giving them free […]
Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time, making preparation essential for survival and recovery. Adam Loeser, Fire Chief for the Fullerton Fire Department, has seen firsthand how being prepared can make […]
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will temporarily suspend service on the entire D Line (Purple) Subway for 70 days, starting Saturday, May 17, through Friday, July 25. This closure […]
More Music Day of Music is coming up on June 21 and we will have breaking news right after this message from our sponsors. Until then, you can see live music downtown […]
The City of Fullerton was officially listed as opposing SB 79 in April 2025, a state housing bill aimed at increasing development near transit. But records show the City Council never voted […]
Fullerton’s annual Pride event is something the Orange County LGBTQ+ community looks forward to, but the special day has expenses that need to be covered. That’s a challenge that Fullerton resident and […]
The CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods successfully hosted a lively Community Health Fair at Richman Park on May 3rd, 2025, drawing residents eager to access free health services and enjoy a day […]
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The Fullerton City Council is set to vote on changes regarding fire safety in Fullerton on May 6th. They will address new maps released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire […]
At the recent City Council meeting on April 15, 2025, Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Shana Charles and Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra announced plans to discuss potentially canceling Resolution No. 2025-023 at […]
The Fullerton Museum Center is set to unveil its latest art installation, “Love Blocks Out Hate,” this evening Friday, May 2 at 6:30 PM. The exhibit features nearly 90 unique blocks […]
The City of Fullerton’s recent letter opposing Senate Bill 79 (SB 79), a key initiative aimed at addressing California’s mounting housing affordability crisis, has ignited questions about transparency and decision-making within the […]
Beloved and celebrated Fullerton dance teacher Deidre Madrigal is retiring after 55 years. Her studio, The Dance Spot, started in her parent’s garage and grew to roughly 400 students at its height. […]
The City Council has approved significant revisions to the Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy to distribute athletic fields for community use equitably. The new measures clarify documentation deadlines, define violations more […]
To enhance public recreation, the Fullerton City Council has approved a significant construction contract for the much-anticipated Union Pacific Trail – Phase II Project. The contract, valued at $1,845,775.95, has been awarded […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Feeding Option Program. The following school sites will provide both Breakfast and Lunch (Under the Universal Meal Program) to all […]
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) has joined an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the Trump Administration over its decision to share taxpayers’ IRS information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The brief […]
Each week, a growing number of activists are coming together to protest on the corner of State College and Imperial Hwy in Brea, California. The gathering, which takes place every Monday from […]
In a troubling incident for the local community, the renowned “Niños del Mundo” mural at Lemon Park in Fullerton has been vandalized. This vibrant artwork, which showcases 13 children from various […]
Celebrations The FSD board meeting started on April 8 with Trustees celebrating the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC). In the 2022/23 school year, representatives from the 7th and 8th grades of the […]
Most Americans are like the proverbial frogs, noticing that the water is heating up but not realizing that by the time it gets to a boil, they’ll be cooked. Each of the […]
The morning began yesterday (as I write this) with your correspondent perusing the local online publications when my eyes landed on this editorial at calmatters.org by P.W. Robinson: “California’s homeless shelters aren’t […]
Springing Back in History: Emancipation Day by Erin, 9th grade Spring has always been about new beginnings and it was the same back in 1862. April 16 marks the day America became […]
A panel of esteemed professors from California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and the University of Southern California (USC) is set to meet this Tuesday, April 29, at 7:00 PM at the Fullerton […]
The dedication ceremony for “Tara’s Garden,” a vital new initiative aimed at combatting food insecurity in Orange County, has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 17, at 2:00 PM. The event will take […]
