An impromptu “grassroots” community council meeting took place on the evening of May 19, with over 50 residents assembling in front of Fullerton City Hall, following the cancellation of the scheduled session by the City Council […]
The City Council has announced the cancellation of its upcoming meeting scheduled for May 19. This marks an additional setback for the Council, which has already been operating under a reduced meeting […]
Fullerton’s Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee was supposed to help the city confront an immediate budget crisis. Instead, the committee’s majority rejected tax options, declined to identify the cuts needed to close […]
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Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works will stop spraying countywide and instead observe the growth […]
The Fullerton City Council has officially canceled its meeting originally scheduled for May 19, delaying discussion on several major public issues facing the city. Among the postponed agenda items were information related […]
The City of Fullerton is staring down a $13.7 million budget deficit. Residents wouldn’t necessarily know that from the optics, with Fullerton set to host a State of the City reception next […]
As a public service to assist the voters in Orange County, the Orange County Bar Association (“OCBA”) conducts an independent review and evaluation of candidates running for the position of Orange County […]
In local government, “pay-to-play” refers to situations where corporations, developers, contractors, or vendors make political donations, sponsor events, or provide financial support to elected officials while simultaneously seeking city contracts, permits, or […]
Four candidates are vying for the District 4 OC Supervisor seat as Doug Chaffee ends his term. The top two vote getters in the upcoming June 2, 2026, primary will run off […]
The California Primary takes place June 2 and includes 61 Candidates vying to become governor. The top two vote getters will move on to the general election in November (unless, in an […]
Ballots Mailed to Orange County Voters Ahead of 2026 Primary Election Orange County voters are set to receive their ballots for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election this week, if they haven’t […]
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The State of California spends more than a third of its estimated $248.3 billion General Fund Budget on K-12 education. The state Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is an important, high-profile elected […]
Over the last 10 years, the City of Fullerton has shifted from relying on its own staff for public services to outsourcing many of these functions to private contractors. City leaders have […]
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Three weeks ago, Fullerton officials disclosed a $2.9 million accounting error that significantly weakened the City’s financial position. Since then, residents have received explanations about how the budget is structured, but not […]
Politics is a battlefield with disputes winding up in court before voters ever see a ballot. That’s what happened in the case of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung, who is running in a […]
The city of Fullerton is grappling with a significant financial crisis, facing a projected $13.7 million deficit for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Fullerton’s financial stability has eroded, leaving officials scrambling to address […]
In a recent discussion, Saskia Kennedy spoke with Fullerton City Council Member Ahmad Zahra about his role and responsibilities. We engaged in a Q&A session that delved into the challenges and rewards […]
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Housing advocates, journalists and state officials have increasingly warned that Fullerton’s long-running housing shortage could reshape neighborhoods and strain homeowners if the city fails to expand affordable housing. Over the past several […]
This week, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) will present local leaders and community organizations with $5,100,000 in federal funding. Congressman Tran secured funding for projects to repair local infrastructure, prevent crime, and […]
Individuals interested in running for three offices now have more time to file a declaration of candidacy with the Registrar of Voters because an eligible incumbent did not file. New qualified candidates […]
Fred Jung, Connor Traut, Rose Espinoza, and Tim Shaw are the four candidates vying for the District 4 Orange County Board of Supervisors seat as Doug Chaffee ends his term. The two […]
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Residents of Fullerton, your voice matters! On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm, the City Council will hold a crucial meeting at Fullerton City Hall, located at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. […]
The recent change in seating arrangements at city council meetings has perplexed many residents. The mayor’s decision to place City Attorney Jones and Interim City Manager Manfro directly on the dais, […]
The following is a year-by-year list of every person who has served on the Fullerton City Council, including the mayor (who is appointed by the council each year in what is known […]
Indivisible CA-45, a grassroots organization based in Fullerton, continues to make its presence felt every Monday, gathering to protest the Trump Administration’s policies, particularly Project 2025. The 46th demonstration took place on […]
A nationwide protest campaign called the “Free America Walkout” is set to take place on January 20, 2026. This initiative, organized to challenge what its leaders deem the “machinery of fascism,” encourages […]
The State Bar of California announced December disciplinary actions against five attorneys for serious ethical violations, including misappropriating $180,000 in church funds, mishandling of over $500,000 received from an EB-5 visa applicant, […]
At its board meeting on December 16, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously supported the item, initiated by Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento, to continue the Weather Activated RooMs for Families program (WARM) […]
I attended and spoke at the Fullerton City Council meeting on December 16, 2025. On the agenda was the question of whether to adhere to the custom of a fair rotation of […]
