The California Senate Bill 1383 is a statewide effort to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) emissions by reducing organic waste disposal to 50% by 2020 and 75% by 2025. Organic waste in […]
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Art Walk Fullerton: December 1, 2023
Art Walk happens on the first Friday of every month. The venues, live music, and artists change each time. To participate or to find the newest information, contact Modelmania (the new hope […]
City Council Notes: Mayor Rotation & Who Can Add Items to Council Agenda
City Council Notes: December 19, 2023 Agenda Item #13: Meeting Mayor Rotation & Who Can Add Items to Council Agenda The City Council Chambers were well attended at the December 19th meeting. […]
City Council Notes: 45-Day Moratorium on the Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks to All-Age Parks
December 19 City Council Agenda Item #14: 45-Day Moratorium on the Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks to All-Age Parks There are two 55+ Senior-restricted mobile home parks in Fullerton, Rancho La Paz, […]
Out of My Mind: If I Were a Palestinian Longing for Peace
I’m a Jewish-American Zionist and support the right of Israel to continue to exist as a Jewish state. However, as an exercise in empathy, I’m moved to wonder what I’d think and […]
Women’s Golf Signs Fullerton College Student Cathilyn Lee
On 8 December 2023, Cathilyn Lee, 2022 3C2A Women’s Golf State Champion, received an offer for full tuition, books, room and board, and golf-related expenses to St. John’s University, New York (Big […]
Tony Bushala Threatens City with a Lawsuit Over Wilshire Road Closure
Fullerton City Council voted at their August 16, 2022, meeting to establish an outdoor dining “parklet” program on the Walk on Wilshire (WOW) outdoor dining area. The closure sparked much discussion between […]
Celebrating Love Knows No Distance: Orange County Clerk-Recorder Allows Couples to Invite Civil Ceremony Guests Virtually
Orange County Clerk-Recorder is bringing together loved ones worldwide to share in the joy of couples’ marriage ceremonies. Starting Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clerk-Recorder Hugh […]
The Return of Fullerton’s ‘First Night’ New Year’s Eve Celebration will Feature Fireworks
The City of Fullerton is thrilled to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual New Year’s Eve celebration, First Night, on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 7:00 pm to midnight at the […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon: Meet Artist E.E. Jacks
At 17, artist E.E. Jacks knew she wanted to be a working artist. Finding leftover house paint and brushes from the garage one day, she started to paint. “I began doing these […]
Affordable Housing for Seniors is in Jeopardy Again – Can Fullerton Learn from Other Cities?
Affordable housing is an issue coming up more frequently in the last ten years as predatory “investor” groups purchase apartment complexes, homes in residential neighborhoods, and entire mobile home parks, […]
County of Orange to Release Annual Strategic Financial Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors on December 19
The 2023 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on December 19, 2023, and will be posted online with the Board of Supervisors’ Agenda. To view the […]
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement, and Safe Homes and Communities. Each focus area highlights […]
Hits & Misses: NAPOLEON: Two Hits
From “Blade Runner” to “The Duellists” to “Thelma and Louise,” director Ridley Scott is fearless in the range of material he uses for his films. Especially challenging was his choice to make […]
Young Observers: Mid-December 2023
Did You Know?: Having Hiccups? Must be the Vocal Chords by Declan, 8th grade Hiccups, the annoying little sounds that interrupt our important dialogue, can inflict significant discomfort. Here is why this […]
What’s Trending?: Pursuit of Justice Inspiring Gen Z to Stop Vaping
At at least one point in their lives, everyone has stumbled upon the “The Real Cost” campaign advertisements — unsettling videos that aim to educate teens about the risks of tobacco products. […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Being real and finding meaning
The holidays are here. That sentence can be met with a smile or a groan. Or both. Yes, the holidays can be very stressful. Yes, they can be very joyful. The bottom […]
Open Letter: Fullerton City Council needs to do more for CSUF
I am writing to ask that, as a city, we do more to support the university that calls Fullerton home. CSUF is the largest California State University campus, and we, as students, […]
On the Agenda: City Council Meeting December 19, 2023
Christmas is almost here, and so is the Grinch. A week before Christmas, the Council has a surprise for you. You might want to change your plans for Tuesday evening. But first, […]
Healthy Awareness: Let’s Talk About Estrangement
Once Thanksgiving gets here, the days fly by, and the rest of the holidays are quickly upon us. This is the time to get together with neighbors, friends, and family. Trying to […]
Celebración de la Instalación de Cámaras CCTV en los Parques Woodcrest y Richman
Celebración de la Instalación de Cámaras CCTV en los Parques Woodcrest y Richman Líderes y defensores de la comunidad celebraron la instalación de cámaras CCTV en los parques Woodcrest y Richman el […]
Shade Equity in Fullerton
For the last 41 years, Fullerton has been recognized as a “Tree City USA,” but the previous extensive inventory was completed in 1998. Tree inventories tally both city-owned and private trees, identify […]
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary: 2023 Simon Scholars
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary: 2023 Simon Scholars The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board More information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.net The FJUHSD Trustees honored eight Simon Scholars at the […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Your past does not have to define you
For this installment, in the spirit of the season, I am going to indulge myself and make this one all about me. I’m going to tell you the way it is, and […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-December 2023
2023 In Review Once again, an artificially designated “New Year” is nearly upon us, so we look back at what took place, what we did, what we did not do, and what […]
The Fate of $1.78M Urban Greening Grant is Postponed
In what seemed to many as a delay tactic, Council Member Bruce Whitaker asked to postpone the discussion about what to do with the $1.78M Urban Greening Grant. Council Member Nick Dunlap […]
City Council Notes: December 05, 2023
City Council Notes 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 […]
Latino Majority District 5 Disenfranchised Again
Fullertonians across the political spectrum have lost faith in the City Council’s three-person majority. The proceedings of the December 5 City Council meeting reinforced residents’ belief that ‘The Three’ (Jung, Dunlap, Whitaker) […]
Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap
Men Earned More Than Women Even When They Had Bachelor’s Degrees in the Same Field Even among bachelor’s degree holders in the same field of study, women generally earned significantly less than […]
Read the Mid-December 2023 E-edition
Read: Community Voices, City Council Notes, Downtown Report, Young Observers, Education, Out of My Mind, At Home with the Homeless, and more. Click Here
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early December 2023
The Charleston The very tall gentleman with flowing white hair and a cowboy hat was taking in the room. He looked overwhelmed, so I went over and asked him what was up. […]
29TH Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available, offering a comprehensive assessment of Orange County’s children’s health, economic well-being, education, and safety. The following areas […]
A Weekly Car Show Event Attracted Close to 1,000 People with Vehicles
Gasoline & Caffeine OC Car Club hosted a Toy Drive for underprivileged kids on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mr. D’s Diner, Bakery, and Bar at 126 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia. […]
Open Letter: Why we need to do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones
I am writing to strongly request that we do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones. We have alluded to this at Active Transportation Committee (ATC) meetings. At […]
On the Agenda for December 5 City Council Meeting
Item #5: UNION PACIFIC TRAIL PHASE TWO RECONSIDERATION (part of the national Rail to Trail project) City Council considered Union Pacific Park trail options on August 15, 2023, and voted 3 -2 […]
