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 […]
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 […]
In countless casual political conversations over the years, I have heard the principle of the “lesser of two evils” invoked, the quiet suggestion that voting is less an act of belief than […]
When I published an article detailing CalPERS’ determination that the City of Fullerton unlawfully employed multiple retirees, the City’s response was not to dispute the facts publicly, but to escalate the matter […]
An investigation by Voice of OC has revealed that 15 cities in Orange County, including Brea, La Habra, and Yorba Linda, do not provide health benefits to their city council members. This […]
video starts at 15:11 The Fullerton City Council convened on December 16, 2025, in a meeting marked by discord as Fred Jung was selected as Mayor and Nick Dunlap as Mayor Pro […]
Fullerton residents are encouraged to attend a crucial city council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM, where the selection of the 2026 mayor and mayor pro tem will take […]
CalPERS VS The City of Fullerton The Fullerton City Council met behind closed doors on December 2, 2025, to discuss a little-known state enforcement case. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System […]
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As artificial intelligence continues to permeate our daily lives, its implications extend beyond mere convenience and efficiency. A burgeoning issue that has emerged is the use of AI-generated phone calls in city […]
Friends, Jody Aguis Vallejo and Bethany Anderson, gave a dynamic update on local immigration issues showing why it matters that we all, regardless of citizenship status, should be concerned and […]
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The League of Women Voters North OC is set to host an informative luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Steve McLaughlin, Ed.D., the superintendent of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The […]
As ballots are mailed throughout California and voting centers open, Health Access California announces its endorsement of Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act. The following is a statement from Health Access […]
(See Contributors to YES & No campaigns Below) Ballots for the California Special Election have begun to arrive through the mail for the Prop 50 question which seeks to allow temporary new […]
Observation Schedule for the Nov 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election The public is invited to observe as the Orange County Registrar of Voters conducts the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. All […]
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The family members and business entities named in a $400 million lawsuit by Albert Bushala have formally responded in court, asking a judge to dismiss the case on multiple legal grounds. Their […]
All allegations referenced in this article are drawn from the official court complaint filed by Albert Bushala on October 2, 2024, and have not yet been adjudicated. All parties named in the […]
UPDATE: Carole Kremkow, 87, missing since June 28, was found at 9am Wednesday July 2. Fullerton Police responded to a call from a resident who said the elderly woman had been seen […]
Dear City Council, I’m writing to express deep concern about the lease agreement approved for Mr. Tony Bushala. The terms are lopsided, irresponsible, and betray the values you claim to uphold: fiscal […]
The California Democratic Party (CADEM) concluded its 3-Day Convention in Anaheim with 4,000 activists and delegates that featured speeches by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta and California statewide […]
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