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Rest in Peace Ann Elizabeth Sparks 1935-2024

Ann Elizabeth Sparks, 88, died May 27, 2024, at Park Vista in Fullerton. She is survived by her children, Cindy Sparks, Karen Stewart, Larry Sparks, and Jim Sparks, her brother Robert Brunskill, […]

Rest in Peace Craig Hostert 1958-2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Craig Hostert, a man of love, courage, and accomplishment. Craig’s soul was delivered to heaven on May 23, 2024, leaving […]

Rest in Peace Janet Marie Pickering 1936-2024

Janet Pickering, a beloved member of the Fullerton community, passed away peacefully at age 88 on May 23, 2024, in Fullerton, CA, where she resided at Morningside of Fullerton. Her family held […]

Rest in Peace Marie S. Cushman 1926 – 2024

Marie’s passing leaves a void in the lives of her three beloved sons, Thomas (Robin), Richard (Margaret), and Robert (Aileen); three grandchildren, Richard (Jaime), Andrew (Lindsay), and Valerie (Lance), nine great-grandchildren, her […]

Healthy Awareness: Making Marriage Work

Marriage, like all partnerships, requires effort. In the United States, an estimated 50% of marriages end in divorce, and about 33% find it challenging to maintain romantic relationships. As I look back […]

Fatal Traffic Collision Involving DUI Driver

Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to W. Orangethorpe Ave. and S. Gilbert St. at approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 12, 2024, regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.  Upon […]

Collision Involving Police Vehicle

A Fullerton Police Officer was managing traffic on June 13, 2024, at 12:04 a.m. at the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave and Courtney Ave following a deadly traffic accident earlier in the […]

Young Observers mid-June 2024

National Observances: National Little League Baseball Week – June 10th to June 16th by Mateo, 10th grade Baseball, considered the national pastime of the United States, originated in the mid-1800s. The Little […]

Young Observers: Early-June 2024

Life’s Lessons: It’s Getting Hot In Here by Erin, 9th grade This summer is one I have anticipated the most. I am going on a trip to Europe and a much-needed break […]

In Case You Missed It: May 30-June 11, 2024

• June 10: Hamas accepts resolution drafted by Egypt, Qatar, and the US for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN Security Council. According to UN representative from the US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-June 2024

Day Of Music Historic Hillcrest Gathering We unearthed a couple of pre-concert images of Hillcrest Park from 1969 when concerts at the bowl were sometimes spur of the moment and always momentous. […]

City Council Notes: June 4, 2024

Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com City Hall is located at 303 W. […]

Fullerton College Celebrates Pride Month

Fullerton College celebrated Pride Month with the Inaugural Progress Pride Flag Raising on June 5th. There was a short formal ceremony followed by a social mixer with bites, drinks, and popsicles in […]

In Case You Missed It – June 9, 2024

• Celebrations broke out on the safe rescue of 4 Israeli hostages held by Hamas (all in good condition) in a raid of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The raid […]