The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system development and collaboration between law enforcement […]
Fullerton Hills Softball Opening Day Set for February 22
The Fullerton Hills Softball League will kick off its season with Opening Day on February 22, at Lions Field, starting at 11 am. Hannah Rhynes, a 13-year-old and 8th grader at the […]
Balance and Change: Navigating Life’s Challenges: Finding Resilience Amidst Adversity
There are many things happening in the world that we have no control over. For example, no matter where you are living, the weather and other natural disasters cause grievous havoc, including […]
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Community Forum in Fullerton Discusses Immigration Fears
Residents of Fullerton’s Latino community gathered at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (Don Castro Center) on Monday, February 3 to talk about their worries regarding immigration policies under President Trump. […]
Over 400 Fullerton Elementary Students Receive New Coats Thanks to Ocean Subaru of Fullerton and Operation Warm
Hundreds of elementary students at Valencia Park Elementary School in the Fullerton School District (FSD) are keeping warm during this California cold front with brand-new coats, thanks to a heartwarming partnership between […]
Troy High School Students Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills from Fullerton Fire Department
In recognition of American Heart Month, students from Troy High School’s Disaster Preparedness Club took an essential step toward emergency readiness by participating in a CPR training class on February 8, 2025. […]
Applications Open to Replace Older School Buses with Zero-Emission Models
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board on February 7 approved $45 million in funding for public school districts to replace older, diesel-powered school buses with zero-emission […]
Fullerton resident and business owner Son Mai partners with Come to Him Ministries to give women and children in need a new, fresh and confident start
The Grand Salon in Brea has brought back its annual Come to Him Ministries Makeover Event event in partnership with Come to Him Ministries (CTH), a local ministry that offers relief […]
Fullerton Certified Farmers’ Market
The Fullerton Certified Farmers’ Market is recognized as the oldest farmers’ market in Orange County and offers a variety of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, plants, orchids, nuts, and bread. […]
Hybrid Workshop to Teach Ways to Keep Kids Safe from Exploitation, Human Trafficking on February 6
Speakers and resources available 6-8 p.m. February 6 Orange County parents can learn how to keep their children safe from sexual exploitation and human trafficking at a hybrid workshop this week. The […]
City of Fullerton Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources
City of Fullerton Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery With the horrific and devastating fires that occurred in Los Angeles County, the City of Fullerton would like to update our community on the […]
45th Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival February 1
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 […]
Resources for People in Danger of Deportation or Harassment
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 […]
Possible Rainfall Poses New Concerns for Wildfire Survivors
Wildfires have burned through more than 50,000 acres of Los Angeles County since January 7. Now, weather authorities are forecasting possible rain showers for the weekend. It may be a good time […]
State of California to Release Draft 2025-2029 Federal Consolidated Plan for Public Comment on February 10
Register to attend a public hearing on February 6 The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is hosting a public hearing to gather input on housing and community development needs of communities […]
Representative Lou Correa announced that the OC Water District was awarded a $30 million grant
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced on January 23, 2025, that the Orange County Water District (OCWD) was awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) as part of […]
UNRWA Situation Report #156 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
All information updated for 15 – 22 January 2025 [1] Days 467-474 since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip Highlights A deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in […]
Los Angeles County Launches One-Stop Funding and Relief Portal to Help Residents, Businesses and Communities Recover from Wildfires
The recent wildfires have devasted communities, displacing thousands of residents and bringing unimaginable grief, suffering, and loss to our friends, families, neighbors, and co-workers. At the same time, this tragedy has also […]
The Fire Next Time: Thoughts of a fire refugee
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 […]
Activists Rally for Reproductive Rights in Southern California
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 […]
Department of Toxics Substances Control Approves Groundwater Monitoring Report for Former Former Chicago Musical Instruments (CMI) Site
The Department of Toxics Substances Control (DTSC) has reviewed the Third Quarter 2024 Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling Report (Report) (TRC Solutions, Inc., December 2024). The report was prepared on behalf of Pitney […]
The Fullerton Police and Fire Departments are partnering with North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) to organize a fire relief drive
The Fullerton Police and Fire Departments are partnering with North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) to organize a fire relief drive for those affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles County. This […]
UPDATE: Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers for Impacted Residents are Opening Today
Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers will open to the public starting today, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, they will be […]
The Fullerton Fire Department is set to launch its next round of Community Emergency Response Team Training in February
The Fullerton Fire Department is set to launch its next round of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in February, aiming to equip local residents with vital skills for disaster preparedness. The […]
Radiant Futures’ Dynamic Duo 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Returns to Fountain Valley, January 25, 2025
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, invites runners and walkers to make strides in building a safer community by participating in the non-profit’s 2nd Annual Dynamic Duo 5K Run/walk fundraiser. […]
Video Observer: Hiking Fullerton’s Horse Alley
Branching off the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail (in the section between Euclid and Valencia Mesa) is a lesser-known pathway called Horse Alley. I recently stumbled upon this short trail when I was […]
Ship & Shore Environmental: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Emission Control Solutions for the Renewable Energy Industry
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leading provider of air pollution control and energy recovery solutions, has had a year marked by critical advances in sustainable emission control, expanding its influence […]
Healthy Awareness: Book Report on AI
There is so much talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). One of the largest AI companies, Open AI, has its headquarters in San Francisco. Wanting to get up to date with AI, I […]
At Home with the Homeless: Needle Exchanges Work, Anyone who says otherwise is ignorant of facts
When I saw this headline on the Voice of OC website, “Orange County’s Needle Exchange Program is Finished,” my mind jumped back in time to the fall of 1991. That’s when some brave […]
Palestinian Youth Movement Mobilizes for Wildfire Relief Efforts in Los Angeles County
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, […]
Record Homelessness Hits 771,480 in the U.S., Affecting Families with Children the Most
The United States is currently confronting an unprecedented crisis of homelessness, as highlighted in the latest Annual Homelessness Assessment Report published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This report […]
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Fatal Airplane Crash
The Fullerton Police and Fullerton Fire Department responded to the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue on January 2, 2025, at 2:09 p.m. regarding a small aircraft that reportedly crashed onto the rooftop […]
Statement on behalf of the Fullerton City Council regarding the experimental aircraft crash
Today, our community faced a tragic incident when an experimental aircraft crashed into an industrial building near the Fullerton Airport. During this solemn tragedy, we are profoundly grateful to the first responders […]
