A three-alarm fire tore through a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport on Wednesday, August 12, sending a column of black smoke over Fullerton, briefly shutting down the airport and forcing […]
UC Riverside-led study suggests a possible link between vaping and difficulty conceiving in women Vanillin, a common flavoring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who […]
If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard about the Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce. As someone who has studied foodborne bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella throughout my […]
Retirement is a seductive concept, like walking through a beautiful forest — that is, until we reach the end of our working lives and realize we have to create a whole new […]
Blood donations make an immediate impact and are especially critical during the summer months, with numerous blood drives available WHO: Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton is joining forces with the […]
The Measure M2 (M2) Senior Mobility Program is designed to fill the gap between local fixed-route buses and ADA paratransit, or OC ACCESS service, by providing local transportation services to seniors in […]
If you need a place to escape the heat, visit the Fullerton Public Library or Fullerton Community Center, both offering air-conditioned spaces during regular operating hours. Remember to: Stay hydrated Avoid outdoor activities during […]
Hundreds of Fullerton families received food, fresh produce, bottled water and essential household items on July 22 as Fullerton School District partnered with Feed the Children, Niagara Cares and Orange County United […]
For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately […]
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don’t just make people uncomfortable — they can put serious strain on the heart and […]
The City of Fullerton is set to engage residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling future through two upcoming community meetings. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn […]
Do you know the difference between FUN and fun? It is a very important distinction! FUN is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris! On the other hand, fun is taking a walk with […]
As summer routines take over, many Fullerton families may notice a shift in how their kids use their eyes. With more free time during the summer months, children often spend longer periods on screens while also spending more time […]
An eleven-year-old boxer named Brave spelled out his name for a visitor as he talked about boxing one recent summer evening at The Bridge Boxing Club (“TBBC”) in Fullerton. Asked whether training at the gym helps him with school, he responded simply, “I don’t know, but it keeps […]
Residents and businesses in Fullerton will pay more for trash service beginning July 1, 2026, as a new regional disposal agreement drives up county landfill fees far beyond the usual annual inflation […]
Construction began on July 6, 2026, at the California State University Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to renovate the center’s facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. According […]
The City of Fullerton’s drinking water met every state and federal safety standard during 2025, with no violations of maximum contaminant levels recorded across the system, according to the water department’s annual […]
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) this week confirmed mosquito samples infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) in the cities of Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Westminster. Orange County now […]
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) visited a Fullerton fire station Tuesday to highlight $250,000 in federal funding for communications upgrades that city officials say will improve emergency response throughout the city. The […]
There is a special meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm on June 30, 2026, and it’s unclear why this was not announced earlier. One can only surmise that it is to discourage the […]
The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As […]
A new nonprofit dedicated to providing faith-informed professional counseling officially opened its doors in Fullerton on June 24, 2026. The Restore Therapy Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the North […]
A pattern playing out in city halls — and at Fullerton’s own train station Organizations in crisis rarely announce themselves as such. More often, they produce charts, reports, and performance metrics that […]
The City of Fullerton has discontinued bicycle rental lockers at the Fullerton Transportation Center, citing vandalism, theft, rising maintenance costs, and an inability to source replacement parts. Commuters learned of the decision […]
Back in March 2020, I hiked the Powder Canyon Trailhead, located roughly five miles north of Fullerton, off Harbor Boulevard in the Puente Hills Preserve. Just west of Powder Canyon, off Colima Road in Whittier, is […]
The recent chemical plant emergency in Garden Grove should be a wake-up call for all of Southern California, home to the de facto nuclear waste dump site at San Onofre, just south of San […]
The Fullerton City Council voted unanimously, 5-0, to adopt an updated Open Space and Conservation Element as Appendix M of the city’s General Plan, satisfying a state mandate that the city missed […]
The City of Fullerton has announced that bicycle locker rentals at the Fullerton Transportation Center will be discontinued and removed, citing minimal usage, vandalism, theft, damage, maintenance costs, and the inability to […]
A Republic Services trash collection truck burst into flames Thursday, June 18, at the intersection of Richman Avenue and Jacaranda Place in Fullerton. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after the […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People may have been exposed […]
In an effort to equip families with essential skills for navigating unforeseen disasters, the Fullerton Fire Department, Fullerton Police Department, and Emergency Management are teaming up with Prepare OC for a family-friendly […]
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has announced a groundbreaking proposal to prohibit the sale of cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid across California. This decision comes in response to significant health […]
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the City of Newport Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). These are the first […]
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