Honorees (not in order) were: Veronica Moran, Mary Ramirez, Carime Calixto 4 Carla Aguayo, Alma Vilchis, Blanca Hernandez, Giulianna Nuncci, Blanca Hernandez, Paola Robles, Ana Madera, Rosa Altamirano, Gabriela Coronado, Monica Hernandez, […]
Congratulations to Leanna Forcucci (pictured with husband, Steve Shepard) on being awarded Fullerton District 5 Woman of the Year! Forcucci has dedicated over twenty years to improving Fullerton. Her small business […]
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season in Orange County, with over 7,000 Girl Scouts actively selling classic favorites. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, and this […]
High schoolers found out through Twitter that their principals were forced out. During last week’s Board of Trustees Meeting, Esperanza High School students announced a walkout for Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, to […]
This is from my personal experience; I applied to the district to transfer my two children to Glenview due to its proximity to their daycare provider and Esperanza High School, where I […]
Only two items on the regular agenda, but one on the consent calendar (#7) is also worth looking at: Item 15 concerns Short Term Rentals (STR). Currently, the Planning Commission makes all […]
Fullerton Police Officers responded to the area of N. Gilbert St. and Castlewood Dr. regarding a traffic collision involving an overturned vehicle on March 14 at approximately 1:08 AM. Upon arrival, Officers […]
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. […]
Mucio Vidales, the teacher at Nicolas Junior High School, was awarded the California League of Educators 2024 Middle School Teacher of the Year. Mr. Vidales was nominated for his educational excellence and […]
•Canada and Sweden restored financial aid to UNRWA, the UN agency in charge of distributing aid to Palestinians. The US and other countries cut aid after the Netanyahu Administration claimed, without evidence, […]
For several years, there have been concerns about how the OC Animal Care Shelter (OCAC) has been managed. Recently, the OCAC handed dogs over to a Woofy Acres dog rescue group. At […]
“Your Vote—Our Responsibility.” That’s the motto of the Orange County Registrar of Voters (OCROV). It is taken seriously with Mail-In Ballots sent to every registered Orange County resident, over 120 Ballot Drop-off […]
Update: As of March 11, the US Coast Guard reports 85 gallons of oil cleaned off the water and approximately 1050 pounds of oily debris (aka tarballs) cleaned off the shore. Testing […]
Long-time Fullerton resident Mike DeLeon Sambrano was born on October 08, 1934, in a small town outside of Trinidad, Co, called Delagua. He was the sixth child born to Natalia DeLeon and […]
In November 2023, the Orange County Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an industrial truck storage facility on leased land in unincorporated Brea Canyon. The site lies within the […]
“You do not have to be Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, or as in my case and the case of our members Jews who say no and speak out against an unfolding genocide – […]
Fullerton City Hall is coming to you. On select Saturdays throughout 2024, Fullerton residents can visit a park within your district to get full access to all of our department resources. City […]
What is the world like today for men? The analogy of the movie Barbie shows Ken in the “Real World” getting recognition and respect, whereas, in Barbie Land, he is subservient to […]
Marijuana legalization activists are very familiar with the decades of research on its medicinal benefits, some of which were mentioned in the previous column. Even the DEA is not totally ignorant of […]
Mom, we will carry you in our hearts forever. Our beloved family member, Catherine Ann Duke, 96, passed away on January 30, 2024. “Cathy” was born in Gary, IN, on January […]
We have a crisis. It was leaked by a conservative Congressman that the United States is under threat from Russia—not today and not immediately, but a threat nonetheless. The Russians, he leaked, […]
Maple area parents generally accepted the initial bussing process in 1966. But, in 1972, the FSD Board of Trustees’ proposal to close Maple School by continuing to bus children encountered stiff resistance. […]
The community is welcome to the grand opening of the newly renovated Hunt Library on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am – 2 pm at 201 S. Basque Ave, Fullerton. The city-owned […]
Fullerton residents and businesses are invited to attend an in-person Town Hall Discussion held in the City Council Chambers at Fullerton City Hall located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, March […]
“You do not have to be Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, or, as in my case and the case of our members, Jews, who say no and speak out against an unfolding genocide – […]
After recent rains, I decided to take a hike on one of the shortest trails in Fullerton. Running along the border of Fullerton and La Habra, the Lucy Van Der Hoff trail […]
The intersection at Lemon and Valencia, home to Maple Elementary School, is getting some much-needed safety improvements. For years, local residents have requested better safety features to protect children in and around […]
The agenda for the March 5 City Council meeting is only two items. Item 11: The consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve a 185,000 plus sq.ft. warehouse […]
FJUHSD’s recent emphasis on mental health care and trauma-informed teaching methods encouraged teachers and students to embrace various ways to bring peaceful areas into stressful school environments. Student gardens create calming oases […]
Science Central: Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Erin, 9th grade Part of Irish legend, leprechauns were small mischievous creatures that hid and protected their gold at the end of rainbows. Unfortunately, there […]
With a blank canvas before them, an artist has a very important decision to make. What medium will best convey the image in their mind? This article will discuss four painting mediums: […]
BOOK ‘EM We were sent this photo of the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library Book Sale that took place on February 10th. Incredibly, The Friends have been supporting the library since […]
Wes was born in Fullerton at Cottage Hospital on December 28, 1936. Wes’s parents were Hugh and Anne Warden, respectively, from Oklahoma and Nebraska. Wes had a brother, Marvin, who predeceases him. […]
What should you do when you find out that you made a mistake? We have many options, some better than others. Let’s look at the not-so-good options. We can deny that a […]
