Fullerton 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 […]
The Orange County Heritage Council is pleased to announce the 45th Annual OC Black History Parade and Unity Festival will be held on February 1, 2025, in Anaheim. Visitors of all ages […]
The information below is compiled from the listed websites and not meant to substitute for legal advice. In case of an emergency, you can report ICE activity and enforcement actions by calling your […]
At the January 21st meeting the City Council killed the WOW. But you knew that. Given the way the agenda item was structured and given that Nick Dunlap recused himself, its death […]
If it launched with a Nazi salute … where do you think it ends? On Monday, January 20th in the Capitol Rotunda, tech billionaire Elon Musk threw what appeared to be a Nazi salute […]
How do you like your Apocalypse—with fire, water, pestilence, or war? In Genesis, after the Flood, G-d promised Noah that He wouldn’t destroy creation again with water. In Peter, G-d extended and amended […]
In a surprising move that has left many residents frustrated and disheartened, Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie Valencia voted to reopen Wilshire Avenue to car traffic. This decision comes despite strong […]
During the October 15 city council meeting, a significant number of Walk on Wilshire (WoW) advocates attended, presenting a petition with 2,000 signatures and testimonies from 65 local businesses. Despite this turnout, […]
Commuters driving south on the 57 Freeway honked their horns and truck drivers sounded their air horns as they passed beneath a striking banner reading “Hands Off Our Rights!” suspended above the […]
Newly elected District 4 councilmember Jamie Valencia made a motion to reduce the time allotted for each public commentator to speak at the start of city council meetings from three to two […]
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva will host a Community Conversation on Saturday, January 25th, providing residents with a platform to voice their opinions and discuss key legislative issues affecting the Fullerton area. The event […]
In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, the Palestinian Youth Movement’s LA-OC-IE (Inland Empire) Chapter organized a collection drive for hygiene kits. The event took place on Saturday, […]
We are repeating the Gilded Age, the time of Robber Barons and income inequality without precedent. Today’s Gilded Age redux is giving me reflux as we exceed the excesses of the last […]
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To: FJUHSD Board Members, Steve McLaughlin, Superintendent, John Caffrey, Principal, Audrina Gomez, ASB President, Kimberley Harris, Tribe Tribune Adviser, and Fullerton Observer: State law (AB 3074) now requires all Native American nicknames […]
In today’s world of widespread poverty and unprecedented wealth, how about raising the wages of the most poorly paid workers? This October, the World Bank reported that “8.5 percent of the global population―almost 700 […]
This has been transcribed with the assistance of Microsoft Word. The Orange Empire Chorus opened the meeting with the National Anthem and a Christmas song. The Orange Empire Chorus recently had their […]
Since losing her son, Stephen Frank Chaplin, to a drug overdose in 2022, Fullerton resident Andree Scanlon has spent countless hours raising awareness of the epidemic of drug use and addiction. Her […]
Navigating A Busy Downtown Heads up: many events were happening in the area on a busy Friday, December 6th, evening, so we opted for parking at the structure east of Harbor at […]
Supporters of Walk on Wilshire (WoW) gathered at the October 15 City Council meeting, packing the venue to advocate for the permanent retention of the pedestrian-friendly space in Downtown Fullerton. The passionate […]
Dozens of young volunteers from the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) gathered at Santa Monica Pier on November 30, demonstrating their commitment to freedom and peace. The event attracted participation from a […]
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Happily Rose Verkamp was found on Saturday according to CHP. She had been last seen on December 13, 2024, at approximately 3 pm in Fullerton. Verkamp is 83 years old, 5.3, 175, […]
In a significant move regarding the city’s housing strategy, the Fullerton City Council has begun plans to enhance the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ). During a meeting on December 3, 2024, council […]
Happy Holidays: Christmas Harmonies by Tegan, 7th grade Buddy the Elf once said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” As the holiday season approaches, […]
What a Hell of a way to mark the second anniversary of this column, with the re-election of Donald Trump by 51 percent of American citizens who voted. That is not reflective […]
In 2018, a brush fire erupted in Chino Hills, consuming two houses and threatening the next-door neighbor’s property. Wayne Chien’s home was directly in the path of the fire. With the […]
The Women’s Leadership Forum is a FREE community event held on Wednesday, December 4 from 5 – 8 pm at the Coyote Hills Golf Course, 1440 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton The Women’s […]
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As a seemingly comforting phrase for those struggling with the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, I’ve heard variants of “It’s okay, we survived the first term.” While this may be […]
The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation is incredibly excited to announce the opening of its new studio space! The Foundation’s studio is nestled in the heart of downtown […]
The draft housing element for the 6th cycle was presented at the City Council on November 19 to a packed house. Consultants who had worked with the city over the past few […]
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Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), a retired Colonel in the United States Army, announced that his 2024 Veteran’s Day Flag Recognition Program has opened. On Veterans Day we honor the men […]
