Category: Health

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 […]

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BALANCE & CHANGE: How to Sleep Well

Recently, several clients told me they are having sleep issues, so I decided to use this column to discuss good sleep hygiene. I love that phrase. We use the term hygiene to […]

Young Observers: Mid-November 2023

Did You Know?: Rare Muscle Disease For Boys Only by Declan, 8th grade Some of us, boys, may not have the opportunity to live beyond 25 years old. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or […]

Irvine Ranch Conservancy Celebrates the Completion of Two Successful Restoration Projects in Partnership With OCTA

Habitat restoration projects in Agua Chinon and Silverado Canyons have been officially signed off as complete by federal and state agencies. Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) is pleased to announce the […]

YMCA of Orange County and Fullerton Free Church Provide Hundreds of Early Thanksgiving Meals to Community

Thanksgiving came early to the Maple Neighborhood Center on November 17, as hundreds of deserving families enjoyed a full Thanksgiving meal thanks to the YMCA of Orange County (YMCA) and Fullerton Free […]

At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare IV: The Search for Solutions

In a WIRED article, “The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?” 8/11/2021 author Maia Szalavitz writes, “A growing number of researchers believe that NarxCare and other screening tools […]

Healthy Awareness by Jo Ann Brannock, Ph.D.

Thanksgiving is next week, and I want you to think of the word itself in reverse: “giving thanks.” Isn’t that the true meaning of Thanksgiving? It is a special time to think […]

City Council Notes: Approve of the final map for tract numbers 19 to 75, the West Coyote Hills development proposed by Pacific Coast Homes of Chevron

Item 7, related to the Coyote Hills, was pulled by Councilmember Zahra at the request of a resident at the City Council meeting on November 7, 2023. This item is to approve […]

City of Fullerton has deployed a sandbag fill station in anticipation of a rainier than normal winter

The sandbag station is at Fullerton Public Works in the CNG Parking lot at 101 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA. The station is unmanned, and residents can take 10-15 bags per household.

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Governor Signs Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Bill Empowering Foster Youth

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 723 into law, ensuring the right for foster youth to have educational stability and promoting better educational outcomes. […]

Veteran’s Day at Hillcrest Park Fullerton 2023

Speaker: Peter Seitz, LTC, California National Guard (Ret.) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen It is a pleasure for me to be here on Veterans Day, and I want to thank you for […]

Bringing Pride and Equality to Fullerton

Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra — the first openly gay Muslim of any city council in the nation, spoke to a crowd at an Equality California fundraiser held at Matador […]

At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare III: The War on People with Drugs

“This article operates at the intersection of privacy law, Fourth Amendment doctrine, and prescription drug surveillance instigated by the U.S. drug overdose crisis. Reputable reporting sources frequently frame that ongoing crisis as […]

Looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer? Consider Adopting a USPS Operation Santa Letter

Adopter registration begins November 6 For many Golden State families, the holiday season represents happy times with family and friends celebrating in the abundance of the year. For others, the season can […]

Healthy Awareness: Drug Addicted, Mentally Ill, and Homeless

Several agencies in Fullerton aim to help the homeless, from overnight stays to short-term and long-term shelter. Some agencies offer supportive services such as job training, therapy, education, and case management. However, […]

Muñoz SAFE Act Championed by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz signed into law by Governor Newsom

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation spearheaded by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz, changing the landscape for students with food allergies. The Muñoz Student Allergy Framework for Emergencies (SAFE) Act – AB 1651 (Sanchez) […]

BALANCE & CHANGE: Find your support community

Sometimes life can be very difficult. In fact, we can count on that. All of us will go through tough times at some point in our lives. It is important to remember […]

Fire Department Raises Over $10,600 in Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Every year, Fullerton Firefighters position themselves at the busiest intersections of the city with their firefighter boots in hand to raise funds for their annual Cancer Awareness Fill-the-Boot campaign. All the money […]

Dueling Pianos At Radiant Futures Raises Over $18,000

A fundraiser for Radiant Futures was held at their 215 E Amerige facility in Fullerton on October 26 in the enclosed backyard. Guests enjoyed an assortment of appetizers while purchasing beer or […]

Look Who’s Dancing Raised $65K for Pathways of Hope

There were fantastic performances by all the contestants and guest dance groups. Fullerton Councilmember Ahmad Zahra won the Peoples Choice award for best in dance, and Pastor Nate Allen of St […]

Healthy Awareness: “The answer, my friends, is blowing in the wind”

Sunday, the first of October, I watched the 6 am Sunday Morning Show with Jane Pauley. Joan Baez was one of the featured figures. Many of you will remember her in the […]

Balance & Change: Good, Bad, or Indifferent Everything Changes

Today, at this moment, life may be very difficult. I get that. We all have gone through times when life has been challenging. But do you remember what life was like a […]

Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Convenes Select Committee Informational Hearing on Orange County Chronic Homelessness & Mental Health Services

WHAT: Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton), along with members of the Assembly Select Committee on Orange County Chronic Homelessness and Mental Health Services, are holding an informational hearing entitled Addressing the Homelessness […]