Recently, I was at my book club, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin was the book of discussion. The main character, Sadie, was interested in the fact that she […]
Healthy Awareness: What Does Love Have to Do with it?
There is no Emergency Cold Weather Shelter in Fullerton
When the “hurricane that never happened” was predicted, there was no emergency shelter for the homeless in place in Fullerton. We have been experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms, as well as 48-degree […]
Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Pedestrian on Basque and Orangethorpe
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of South Basque Ave and West Orangethorpe Ave regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately […]
Read the Mid-February 2024 Issue
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Happy 100th Birthday: January 2024
Happy 100th Birthday to Eugenia “Jenny” Vigiletti! Eugenia “Jenny” Vigiletti was born on January 13, 1924, in Plati in the Province of Calabria, Italy. She is one of 8 children. At age […]
Winter Storms Trigger Influx of Lost Dogs
The winter storms in Orange County have led to displaced and lost dogs arriving at OC Animal Care. As we continue to grapple with ongoing rainfall and high winds, we are asking […]
At Home with the Homeless: The State of the Homeless Address
For the past month, our shelter has been undergoing an epidemic of “shelter cough:” no fever, nausea, or symptoms other than nasal congestion and loud coughing with the expulsion of phlegm. When […]
Balance & Change: What Makes a Good Partner?
The other day, I had an interesting conversation with a young woman contemplating marriage to her boyfriend. She asked me how someone knows if they have found the right partner and what […]
Healthy Awareness: What I Learned from “Barbie”
I was not going to see the movie Barbie because I thought it was for teenagers, which I am not. After hearing a presentation at Fullerton College, however, I decided that I […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot Program to Safeguard District 4 Orange County Renters is at Capacity
Initiative Aims to Prevent At-Risk Families From Falling Into Homelessness Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee announced on February 1, 2024, the launch of the $500,000 District Four Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot (ERAP) Program […]
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California Launches First-Ever Statewide Survey of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults to Identify Needs and Priorities
Survey responses will form a baseline data set to inform tailored programs and services. The California Department of Aging (CDA) and a statewide coalition of LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations and research partners are […]
Union Pacific Responds to City Request to Sell Entire Right-of-Way for Trail
At the August 15, 2023, Council Meeting, Councilmembers Jung, Whitaker, and Dunlap voted for the second time to re-approach the state granting agency to see if the $1.78 Million grant could be […]
Fullerton Fire Department partners with Troy High in a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training
The new year kicked off with emergency preparedness by the Fullerton Fire Department in partnership with the Troy High School JROTC Program and the Troy High School Preparedness Club. Thirty-six students and […]
Open Letter to the city of Fullerton: When it gets cold at night, temporary shelters are a human right
Tell me again, Fullerton Mayor, City Manager, and City Council members, why is it acceptable to let homeless folks suffer and die from exposure? What number of homeless people dying from exposure is acceptable to you? […]
City Council Approves Union Pacific Trail Phase Two Updated Plan
The Fullerton City Council voted unanimously to approve an updated concept for the Union Pacific Trail Phase Two project on January 16, 2024. The approval signifies a step forward in the city’s […]
On the agenda for January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting
Another year, another discussion of the Union Pacific trail. And two other regular items. There are also five proclamations and five appointments, including two to the Library Board and one to Parks […]
At Home with the Homeless: What would the ideal homeless shelter look like?
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counterclockwise.” […]
Pathways of Hope 2023 Impact Report
Hunger and homelessness are both community health issues that matter to every resident of North Orange County. When our community struggles with hungry residents and when our neighbors become homeless, it affects […]
Kim vs Rancho Fullerton Update
After multiple phone calls by Sam and Wha Kim, homeowners at Rancho Fullerton Mobile Homes Park, to the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), which regulates the construction of mobile […]
City Council Notes: 45-Day Moratorium on the Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks to All-Age Parks
December 19 City Council Agenda Item #14: 45-Day Moratorium on the Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks to All-Age Parks There are two 55+ Senior-restricted mobile home parks in Fullerton, Rancho La Paz, […]
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement, and Safe Homes and Communities. Each focus area highlights […]
What’s Trending?: Pursuit of Justice Inspiring Gen Z to Stop Vaping
At at least one point in their lives, everyone has stumbled upon the “The Real Cost” campaign advertisements — unsettling videos that aim to educate teens about the risks of tobacco products. […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Being real and finding meaning
The holidays are here. That sentence can be met with a smile or a groan. Or both. Yes, the holidays can be very stressful. Yes, they can be very joyful. The bottom […]
Open Letter: Fullerton City Council needs to do more for CSUF
I am writing to ask that, as a city, we do more to support the university that calls Fullerton home. CSUF is the largest California State University campus, and we, as students, […]
Healthy Awareness: Let’s Talk About Estrangement
Once Thanksgiving gets here, the days fly by, and the rest of the holidays are quickly upon us. This is the time to get together with neighbors, friends, and family. Trying to […]
Shade Equity in Fullerton
For the last 41 years, Fullerton has been recognized as a “Tree City USA,” but the previous extensive inventory was completed in 1998. Tree inventories tally both city-owned and private trees, identify […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Your past does not have to define you
For this installment, in the spirit of the season, I am going to indulge myself and make this one all about me. I’m going to tell you the way it is, and […]
Read the Mid-December 2023 E-edition
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29TH Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available, offering a comprehensive assessment of Orange County’s children’s health, economic well-being, education, and safety. The following areas […]
Open Letter: Why we need to do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones
I am writing to strongly request that we do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones. We have alluded to this at Active Transportation Committee (ATC) meetings. At […]
New Education Laws
Every October, the Governor of California signs bills into law or vetoes them. This year, Governor Newsom considered over a thousand pieces of legislation and approved 891 new laws, many centered on […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: A Prayer of Thanksgiving
In the spirit of the holiday season and memoriam of William S. Burroughs, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, I offer up this prayer of thanks for the following: […]
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Sewage Spill in Laguna Beach
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following news that an estimated 94,500 gallons of raw sewage spilled in Laguna Beach due to a break in a forced main sewer line. […]
Gas Range Recall
The ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch RG gas range ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide […]
