King of Trees Driving in the pouring rain, so what’s new, around the downhill turn right after the famous bowl at Hillcrest – no traffic or sign of trouble. Then, there it […]
Downtown Report Early April 2023
Mike Ritto
State of the City: Everything is Great
Revised on 4/15/2023 with a correction: Jane Rands’s title is Active Transportation Committee member and Jung’s campaign treasurer, not his campaign manager. Apologies for the error. North Orange County Chamber of Commerce […]
Open Letter to Mayor Fred Jung from Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles
Dear Mayor Jung, As you may have noticed, I left the room during the State of the City address last Wednesday. I am writing to make clear that I did not leave […]
Fullerton and Fukui’s 30th Year Anniversary Trip
A Story of Loyalty and Integrity Fullerton Sister City Association has had an established sister city relationship with Fukui Japan since 1989. Our members were excited to visit Fukui to celebrate the […]
Early April Issue 2023
Happening in April
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State of the Community
Turn Your Artistic Practice into a Business
Young Artists in High School and College are Encouraged to Turn Their Art into a Career! Are you a student artist with a passion for creating and a desire to turn your […]
STATEMENT ON ACA RULING PUTTING AT RISK PREVENTATIVE SERVICES FOR MILLIONS OF CALIFORNIANS
Below is a statement from Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California, in response to today’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor striking down a major provision of the Affordable […]
Mattress Fundraiser for Golden Hill Elementary is Rescheduled for April 15
Retirement in real life
If someone hasn’t yet created a time machine app to take you back to your twenties and thirties, do this: Stay at your job as long as you’re able. Defer Social Security […]
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Fest Showcases Student Talents
On March 31 and April 1, 2023, Fullerton School District will be hosting FSD Fest at California State University Fullerton’s Titan Student Union. Media are invited to join us on March 31, […]
THIS JUST IN: Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight
Meta Housing is hosting a Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight, March 28, at 7 pm Fullerton Public Library
RANKING MEMBER CORREA LEADS 100+ MEMBERS URGING ADMINISTRATION TO NOT DETAIN MIGRANT FAMILIES, EXPAND LEGAL PATHWAYS
The Letter is led by Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), David Trone (MD-06), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) In response to reports that the […]
2023 State of the City
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO INVEST IN AMERICAN-MADE GREEN ENERGY
Correa Seeks To Amend Republican’s So-Called “Lower Energy Costs Act” To Push Equal Investment in Green, Renewable, American-made Energy Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced an amendment to Republicans’ so-called H.R.1, “The Lower […]
Critical Incident Community Briefing – Officer Involved Shooting
On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 1:10 AM, Fullerton Police Officers located a vehicle in the area of Harbor Blvd and Chapman Ave that was wanted in connection with an armed […]
Young Observers Mid-March 2023
Science Curiosity by Erin, 8th grade Curious About the Multiverse? The concept of the multiverse has been explored in many TV shows and movies, like Doctor Strange, Spiderman, Stranger Things, Coraline, and […]
Heart Attack and stroke are the #1 killer of women
At the Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter Y (denotes particular chapter) of Fullerton (PEO) meeting on February 14, Gabriela V. Nakano, a nurse practitioner C.T. and Thoracic Surgery at Providence St. Jude Hospital, […]
Brian Kim Named Agricultural Teacher of the Year Finalist
The California FFA, California Farm Bureau, and Nationwide recognized Brian Kim, an agricultural teacher at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, as a finalist for the 2022-2023 Agricultural Educator of the Year […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS
Beware the Ides of March This is an urgent bulletin for all homeless, mentally and physically disabled people in Orange County: upcoming changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits may result in limitations […]
ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NATION’S LARGEST WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL
WHO: It takes a village to organize and implement this award-winning event that serves nearly 4,500 students accompanied by more than 450 teachers and chaperones. The students are from approximately 60 different […]
Downtown Report Mid-March 2023
Rumor Control New In Town […]
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary for March 14 board meeting
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board More information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.net One week before the district spring break, the March FJUHSD Board meeting started with Student Board Member Jacqueline […]
The Future of Electrification
Irvine Set to Go All-Electric, But Unnecessary Exceptions Must Be Removed. On March 28, Irvine could become the first Orange County city to ban dangerous gas pipes and appliances in new buildings. […]
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES
Correa Seeks To Amend Republican’s So-Called “Parent’s Rights” Legislation To Protect All Students, Regardless of Immigration Status Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, introduced an amendment to […]
Support AB 1035! – Statewide Rent Cap for Manufactured Housing Residents
Rents in Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park in Fullerton and Anaheim, CA, immediately skyrocketed after it was sold to a predatory owner. Thank you to everyone who sent a letter to the […]
City Council Notes March 7 Meeting
The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays 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 […]
Video Observer: CSUF’s Grand Central Art Center is at Home in Santa Ana
John Spiak, Director and Chief Curator of Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center (GCAC), wasn’t always sure he wanted a career in the arts. His parents used to take him to […]
Amy Chung Awarded Elementary Teacher of the Year
Amy Chung, a teacher at Maple School, was awarded the Region 11 California League of Educators Elementary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Chung was nominated for her dedication to her students and […]
Jackson Newell becomes the 2nd Fullerton resident to earn every Scout BSA merit badge
Jackson Newell stepped out of a pool and earned his first merit badge as a member of the Boy Scouts on March 26, 2016. Little did he know that was the start […]
The Remains of Journalism
It is not news to anyone that the news industry is struggling. More than two local newspapers go out of business every week. Conglomerates have bought out our mainstream news media. Billionaires […]
FOLLOW THE MONEY IN LOCAL POLITICS (recent filings and seats up for election)
2024 ELECTION SEASON: Seats up for election in 2024 are District 1 (incumbent Fred Jung), District 2 (incumbent Nick Dunlap), and District 4 (currently held by termed-out longtime Councilmember Bruce Whitaker). See […]
Gustavo Arellano, LA Times Columnist, shares hidden working class history at CSUF lecture series event
Fullerton residents learned about North Orange County’s hidden past, progressive present, and shaky future during LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano’s appearance at Pollak Library on March 18. The event was put on […]
Urgent climate action can secure a liveable future for all
There are multiple feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change. They are available now, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change […]
