Todd Harrison: “Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, four-fifths of the council, and all the hardworking staff. I will keep an eye on the clock to cover all my points. I […]
Young Observers: mid-March 2025
How to Build Confidence When Speaking in Public by Alicia, 7th grade Public speaking can be intimidating, whether giving a presentation at work, making a toast at a wedding, or addressing a […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Shelters are “a bridge to nowhere” and new horrors from DC
I’m beating a dead horse here, but until the state of California can bring about some real reform in addressing homelessness, that deceased equine will continue to get whipped. The trigger (pun […]
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New Tariffs on Newsprint Will Reduce Access to News
Industry experts predict that the tariffs will lead to significant price increases for newsprint. These financial burdens come as print advertising revenue continues to plummet. Many newspapers have already announced layoffs and […]
Community Invited to Interfaith Iftar on Wednesday March 26
In the spirit of community and interfaith harmony, The Fullerton Muslim Community Center (FMCC) extends a warm invitation to individuals of all faiths to join their Interfaith Iftar on Wednesday, March […]
Young Observers: Early March 2025
Featured Pet: Meet Summer by Jules, 7th grade Though it’s still winter, you can find a taste of summer at OC Animal Care with Summer, our delightful two-year-old Siberian Husky! Currently in […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Who Will Lead? Rudderless ships of State in Stormy Seas
There is a clear crisis of leadership in the West. When we look around our nation (the USA) and our world (the only one we have), we can easily determine who leads […]
APPOINTMENTS & PUBLIC COMMENTS 3/4/25
•Planning Commission Appointee Rejected by Jung, Dunlap & Valencia Each councilmember makes one appointment to the Planning Commission, which, until the recent past has always been honored by fellow councilmembers. But, at […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Fullerton is going along to get along
I love college towns. There’s always a positive vibe there, one that you feel just walking through town or on campus, that is inclusive and flowing with experimentation and innovation, an atmosphere […]
Protest to Reject Trump Overreach & Stop DOGE Musk, Time to Act!
Upset OC residents rallied to protest the recent lawlessness by President Trump and Elon Musk on March 3, 2025, in Brea (Orange County), CA. During rush hour outside of the Brea Mall […]
Fullerton Residents Urged to Oppose Resolution Against Clean Air Rules at March 4 City Council Meeting
In a move reflecting growing concerns over public health and air quality, OC Climate is mobilizing residents to voice opposition against a resolution that undermines clean air regulations in the city. The […]
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Healthy Awareness: A Successful Approach to Homelessness
“One Person Can Make A Difference” by Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., discusses how ordinary people do extraordinary things: “More and more people are hearing an ‘inner calling,’ a voice from within stating […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: National Giving Alliance of Fullerton Needs Your Support
For over a century, the National Giving Alliance (NGA) has been a beacon of hope, providing essential support to those in need across the country. Here in Fullerton, the local branch of […]
Bernie Sanders Critiques Oligarchical Power in America, Calls for People to Organize
Bernie Sanders recently said, “I do not often find myself in the habit of thanking Elon Musk, but I must confess that he has done an exceptional job of demonstrating a point […]
Congressmember Derek Tran Connects with Community in Town Hall Meeting
Congressmember Derek Tran held a town hall meeting over the phone on February 26 to engage with local residents about important issues such as job growth, climate change, immigration, reproductive rights, and […]
City of Fullerton 5-Year Consolidated Plan: Community Needs Survey 2025
The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of […]
Young Observers mid-February 2025
Featured Pet: Meet Sierra by Jules, 7th grade Sierra is a friendly Siberian husky searching for her forever owner and home. A social butterfly, Sierra always greets humans and other dogs with […]
The Downtown Report mid-February 2025
Unexpected Spotted at a location just off Raymond Avenue. We just cannot comprehend all of the repercussions of the devastating fires, can we? We have to search for something positive, and who […]
City Council Notes for February 18, 2025: Public Comments
Mayor Protem Dr. Shana Charles (walking with a cane from her recent injury) chaired the meeting as Mayor Fred Jung participated on Zoom. Also absent was Councilmember Dr Ahmad Zahra due to […]
Celebrating 85 Years of Service: The Assistance League of Fullerton
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Assistance League of Fullerton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate in North Orange County. Founded in 1940, […]
Truslow Community Garden
Truslow Community Garden spans two blocks along the end of Walnut and E. Truslow Ave. and is maintained by local residents and community members on a semi-daily to weekly basis. The three-to-four-foot […]
Walk on Wilshire: One resident’s account of his first city council meeting
The Fullerton City Council met in a lively discussion about Walk on Wilshire – the pedestrian closure of a 200-foot stretch of West Wilshire between Harbor and Malden – on January 21, […]
Valentine’s Day Tradition
My mom, Judy Sonny, went to get her Valentine’s Day box filled on the morning of February 1 at the See’s Candy Shop on Orangethorpe & Lemon. The workers there remember her every […]
Truslow Playground Transformed with the help of Fullerton Sunrise Rotary Club: Community Cleanup and Mural Project
Twenty-five volunteers gathered on Saturday, February 8, at Truslow Park, 401 E. Truslow Ave., to create a clean, welcoming outdoor space for the children of the Truslow community. The first to […]
Local Talent Shines: Aleah Crew’s Journey to Kidz Bop
Aleah Aryn Crew was born in Long Beach, California, on April 8, 2008. Her family, including parents Taji and Robin Crew and sisters Autumn and Aminah, moved to Fullerton, California, in Orange County when Aleah was […]
Celebration of Life for Marion ‘Mimi’ Maginnis Set for March 1
Marion ‘Mimi’ Maginnis, a beloved member of the Fullerton community, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Born Marion Bowman in 1932 in Brooklyn, New York, Mimi was […]
Fullerton Hills Softball Opening Day Set for February 22
The Fullerton Hills Softball League will kick off its season with Opening Day on February 22, at Lions Field, starting at 11 am. Hannah Rhynes, a 13-year-old and 8th grader at the […]
Balance and Change: Navigating Life’s Challenges: Finding Resilience Amidst Adversity
There are many things happening in the world that we have no control over. For example, no matter where you are living, the weather and other natural disasters cause grievous havoc, including […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind:The Autopsy of American Democracy Not Dead Yet…Monty Python
American Democracy isn’t dead yet but is under attack and on life support. Who believed that our guardrails and the spines of so many legislators and businessmen would crumble so fast? Many […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Why not just give up?
I thought about giving up today. I try not to make this column about me, but this week I am going to indulge myself because I can, and because I know many […]
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Community Forum in Fullerton Discusses Immigration Fears
Residents of Fullerton’s Latino community gathered at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (Don Castro Center) on Monday, February 3 to talk about their worries regarding immigration policies under President Trump. […]
Tracking Executive Orders & Lawsuits Filed Against Trump/Vance/Musk Administration
Everything seems to be moving so fast it can be hard to keep up. Two websites do an excellent job of that by tracking the 75 lawsuits filed (so far) against the […]
