A flashing blue light in the rear-view mirror might have killed Albert Bushala’s holiday spirit, even happening just a few days before Christmas. Bushala apologized and listened respectfully as FPD […]
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
This Side of Death is a 2011 novel published by Glass Darkly, an indie horror publishing company, and written by author Mike McNichols, a local resident of Placentia. It met moderate, but not overwhelming, […]
Peace in the Middle East or the Middle East in Pieces? “ A little piece of Poland, A little piece of France, A little piece of Portugal, And Austria perchance” Mel Brooks […]
Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by federal ICE agents, was a 37–year–old intensive care unit nurse who worked at a VA hospital. “Pretti was a US citizen […]
Fullerton Community Needs Survey 2026 The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This plan is required […]
About 50 residents attended the January 22 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) meeting at the Fullerton Community Center. The presentation by EPA Remedial Project Manager Amanda Cruz updated the 6.4-mile North Orange County Plume and the […]
We are a group of Fullerton parents who are deeply concerned about what occurred in our community this morning January 22, 2026. What it appeared to be—plainly and unmistakably—was the Fullerton Police […]
Staying healthy isn’t just workouts and veggies. It’s about reliable wastewater services that keep our community and environment healthy. For more than 70 years OCSan have safely collected, treated and recycled the […]
Pacifica High School Students – more than 50 of them- walked out of their final period class at 2 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 20, and began demonstrating on the corner of […]
Tens of thousands of Californians signed up to take to the streets in a nationwide protest known as the “Free America Walkout,” on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Pockets of protestors popped […]
Residents of Fullerton are invited to an engaging author talk with local writer Linda Zohman Avellar, who will be showcasing her recently published debut novel, “Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.” The […]
Residents of Orange County aim to find unity and work to keep our freedoms intact and seek liberty for those in danger by federal agencies and actions by the Trump White House, […]
The Free Discussion Society is set to host an engaging community event inviting residents of Fullerton to share their thoughts and insights on the theme, “What does Fullerton mean to you?” Participants […]
I keep hearing people say, when describing our current reality of random and often brutal sweeps based on ethnic characteristics, when we see masked thugs roaming our streets searching for “law breakers, […]
Item 4: City Council Reviews Annual Donations Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 As part of the council’s agenda, staff has requested that council members formally receive and file this annual donations report […]
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower I hadn’t commented before on the lack of planning for extreme weather shelters in Orange County because the Observer and the Orange County Register seemed to […]
In a bold response to the overwhelming dominance of large corporations, Erin Fangmann and Kate Marsh Lord, co-founders of Little Blue Cart, have officially launched the progressive online marketplace Little Blue Market, […]
As a teenager, Jason Wilson, now a history teacher, set out on a hiking trip with his father and brother. What began as a day of adventure quickly turned into a test […]
The other day, while walking through Craig Park, I passed a woman wearing a T-shirt that read, “I have an attitude.” This made me stop and think—what exactly did she mean by […]
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 […]
For more than six decades, the Fullerton Recreational Riders (FRR) have been a cornerstone of the local equestrian community, bringing riders, families, and horse enthusiasts together through gymkhana events, volunteerism, and a shared love of horses. […]
Troy High School’s instrumental music program is fairly diverse, encompassing marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. These programs are all alike in relative rigor, most if not all offering (and often requiring) […]
Approximately 400 people gathered at Fullerton City Hall on January 9 for a community rally aimed at protesting the recent killing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, as well as […]
School Schedules by Tegan, 8th Grade Some school districts return from winter break after two weeks. Others stay out closer to three. Most students and parents don’t think much about it until […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to host a public meeting in Fullerton on January 22, 2026, to discuss its proposed plan for cleaning up contaminated groundwater at the Orange […]
A community rally is set to take place in Fullerton on January 9 at 6:30 PM in front of the City Hall, located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, to protest against the […]
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 […]
A rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) took place in Orange County today, part of a series of nationwide protests addressing the tragic killing of Renee Nicole Good […]
During finals week of my freshman year, I watched how some of my friends and I were stressed out and not being able to deal with it in healthy ways. It was […]
Year-end columns usually highlight the high points. What to do with a year that is an accumulation of “low points?” If “Comedy is tragedy plus time,” this could be a very funny […]
President Trump’s words seldom reveal much truth. He’s attached to the moment without future or past and offers his wishes and desires as if they were factual. It’s a psychological issue whether […]
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Year-end columns usually highlight the high points. What to do with a year that is an accumulation of “low points?” If “Comedy is tragedy plus time,” this could be a very funny […]
As 2025 draws to a close, Patriots and Paws, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting veterans and active duty service members, reflects on a year of substantial impact. The organization provides essential […]
