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Jo Ann Brannock, Ph.D.

Healthy Awareness: Gifts We Give Our Grandchildren

Positive parenting, where the parents are caring and sensitive to their children’s needs but set limits and encourage responsibility, has been shown to be important in children’s lives. Children who experience this […]

Measles Case in Orange County

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County (OC). The person visited the following locations in Orange County while infectious: […]

Young Observers: August 2024

Back to School: How to Rewire Your Summer Brain for School by Erin, 9th grade As we unwind in our summer mindset, thoughts of school begin to surface. While some look forward […]

Rest in Peace Ron Giacopuzzi

Ron Giacopuzzi passed away from Alzheimer’s in early July at the age of 81. Ron grew up in Boyle Heights and Whittier. In the early 70s, he and his wife bought their […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: August 2024

VWs And More When we first heard there would be a car show at this year’s Day of Music, we had to wonder, with so much competition from other events this time […]

City Council Notes: July 16, 2024

  Proclamation: July is Parks and Recreation Month July is National Parks and Recreation Month in Fullerton, recognizing the importance of access to local parks and promoting physical, emotional, and mental health. […]

In case You missed it: Wed, July 24, 2024

• President Biden explains why he will not accept nomination for a second term as president and endorses Vice President Harris. The official nomination occurs at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in […]

Walk on Wilshire is on Life Support

The council’s decision regarding the Walk on Wilshire (WoW) at the July 16 meeting left the fate of the pedestrian and bicycle street segment hanging in the balance, with a potential expiration […]

Rest in Peace Marylouise Ukena Miller 1935-2024

Marylouise Ukena Miller 1935-2024 Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Teacher. Preceded in death by husband Gerald (Jerry). Longtime educator and resident of Fullerton. Survived by Children David, Philip, Marian (Bartlett), Susan, seven […]

Water Quality Report 2024

This year’s report covers calendar year 2023 water quality testing, and has been prepared in compliance with regulations called for in the 1996 reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Read […]

Voting in Orange County

Elections have changed! Orange County elections are being run differently than before now with Vote Centers. A Vote Center is more than a traditional polling place-it’s a full-service voting experience. Cast your […]

Contact 811 Before you Dig. It’s Free!

If you plan to install a fence, plant a tree or dig for any reason, protect your family, neighbors, and the pipelines near you by following these important safety steps: MARK OUT […]