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Ken Woodmansee

The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-February 2024

H2 Whoa Yes, the big story all over Southern California and beyond was and continues to be rain, rain, and a lot more rain, and of course, there are areas in and […]

In Case You missed It: Israel/Gaza

ISRAEL 2023 • October 7, 2023:  Hamas attack kills over 1,200 people in Southern Israel; thousands were injured, and 230 were taken hostage, including children; 31 hostages are believed to have died. Citizens […]

Perspective on Black History Month

  Since 1976, when February was officially recognized in the U.S. as Black History Month, critics of the observance have run in two general directions – those who say focus on the […]

AMERICAN FICTION: Two Hits

“American Fiction” is one of ten films nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award and has received nominations in several other categories. Writer/director Cord Jefferson has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, […]

Happy 100th Birthday: January 2024

Happy 100th Birthday to Eugenia “Jenny” Vigiletti! Eugenia “Jenny” Vigiletti was born on January 13, 1924, in Plati in the Province of Calabria, Italy. She is one of 8 children. At age […]

Winter Storms Trigger Influx of Lost Dogs

The winter storms in Orange County have led to displaced and lost dogs arriving at OC Animal Care. As we continue to grapple with ongoing rainfall and high winds, we are asking […]

Policing from on high

Why do Fullerton police need drones roaming high above the city? What are the potential abuses? These questions are at the marrow of an increasing trend toward high-tech tools and military weapons […]

Update on the Pines at Sunrise Village

  Conversion of the 12-acre site at Euclid and Roscrans has begun with the removal of many of the old trees to make room for 169 units of The Pines apartment complex […]

John Doe identified after 25 years

  A John Doe discovered 25 years ago in a remote area of southeastern Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On Aug. 29, 1998, a research biologist for the […]

Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”

The Maverick Theater begins its 2024 season with Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” directed by Brian Newell. “Amadeus” is a gripping drama and a wonderful celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When […]

Balance & Change: What Makes a Good Partner?

The other day, I had an interesting conversation with a young woman contemplating marriage to her boyfriend. She asked me how someone knows if they have found the right partner and what […]

Heavy Rain Expected, Get Your Sand Bags

Heavy rain is headed our way this Sunday. The sandbag station is at Fullerton Public Works in the CNG Parking lot at 101 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA. The station is unmanned, […]

Marijuana dispensary raided

“On Feb 1, 2024, morning at approximately 1:20 am, officers responded to an assault that occurred in the 1100 block of E. Ash Ave. Detectives have been investigating the crime today, along […]

Art Talk with Over the Moon: Who is an Artist?

Our definition is someone who has chosen to create through an artistic medium and to craft a lifestyle. Today’s artists must be entrepreneurs and wear multiple hats – creators, marketers, managers, and […]