Thousands of residents in parts of Orange County remained under evacuation orders May 22 after a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove raised fears of a possible […]
“Who are we? UDW! And what do we want? Invest in care!” This was the chant outside the building where the Orange County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday. County officials and […]
On a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown Fullerton, more than 60 residents gathered for the 2026 Annual CROP Hunger Walk. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple community event […]
For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the study (click here to […]
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Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the fifth case of measles reported by Public […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Mission Viejo are moving forward with an idea many residents in Fullerton have been asking for years: safer, more connected streets designed for […]
Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works will stop spraying countywide and instead observe the growth […]
A University of California, Riverside preclinical study is shedding light on a long-observed but poorly understood phenomenon: chronic cannabis users tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing […]
Fullerton updated its long-term water management strategy through the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a state-required document outlining projected water demand, supply reliability, and drought preparedness through 2050. The city council […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 12:00 to 12:30 pm Online via Zoom A growing number of older women are experiencing homelessness for the first time later in life, often following unexpected changes in […]
Fullerton School District has been awarded a $525,000 Innovation Grant from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) to expand its Tiny Home Project, an innovative program where middle school students design […]
In the first quarter of 2026, 12 California attorneys were disbarred, and 17 others were suspended or placed on probation, the State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) announced […]
The Fullerton City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:30 pm to discuss proposed amendments to the Fullerton Municipal Code affecting businesses that sell tobacco products. […]
The Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OAAC) will convene for a critical meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the Main Conference Room […]
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UDW, the union representing 48,000 Orange County care workers, gathered in Westminster to educate the community on the importance of prioritizing care for workers, people with disabilities, and seniors In-home caregivers […]
A Yorba Linda father has been charged with felony child endangerment and abuse and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor after his 12-year-old son was critically injured when he ran […]
An autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects nearly 1 million Americans, mostly people aged 20-40 and women. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the insulation […]
Public Hearing Date: May 28, 2026 Deadline for Public Comment: May 4, 2026 California regulators are giving people more time to comment on major climate rules that affect how companies report pollution […]
The union representing 48,000 Orange County care workers will gather in Westminster to educate the community on the importance of prioritizing care for workers, people with disabilities, and seniors Who: Orange County In-Home Supportive […]
Waymakers hosted its annual Chari-TEA Party at the picturesque Spring Tea Garden in Fullerton, successfully raising $101,000 to support vital programs for families throughout Orange County. The event attracted numerous supporters […]
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California, Riverside’s School of Medicine have discovered previously unrecognized immune surveillance structures located within skin hair follicles. This research, published in “Frontiers in […]
CalOptima Health, in partnership with AltaMed Health Services and the City of Santa Ana, launched a Street Medicine Program to serve people experiencing homelessness, delivering comprehensive health care via a mobile doctor’s […]
April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is stepping up its efforts to assist sexual assault victims throughout the state. Each year, CalVCB provides […]
Amid all the noise about Fullerton’s looming budget deficit, there is one group of high-schoolers quietly improving our city’s famous trails – at zero cost to taxpayers! You may have seen them […]
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) praised the recent decision by the Department of Justice to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This significant move […]
A bat found in Fullerton has tested positive for rabies. The bat was on the stairs near the music building at Fullerton College on the northeast corner of Chapman and Lemon on […]
Every Wednesday, Independence Park on Valencia Avenue will host its weekly farmers’ market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, drawing attention not only for its selection of fresh produce but also for […]
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In celebration of Earth Month, the Orange County Climate Coalition will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 pm. The meeting promises to spotlight several pressing environmental issues, aligning […]
Our shelter is experiencing an uptick in stray dog intakes, and we need fosters to help create space for those still arriving. We have wonderful large dogs (30+ lbs.) who just need […]
The Fullerton City Council majority moved forward with “narrowing” the field of bidders for the City’s next solid waste contract by adding three companies (Valley Vista, Athens, and Republic) to the top […]
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced a significant investment on Monday, April 13, by presenting a $250,000 check to the City of Fullerton. This funding is earmarked for essential infrastructure upgrades at […]
