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OCPA Board Increases Compensation for Directors
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) directors voted 4-1 to increase the maximum amount a director can earn in a month from $1,984.50 to $2,646 at their September 14, 2026 meeting. This […]
Journalism Industry Unifies in Support of AB-2222
California Assembly Bill 2222, known as the Community NEWS Act, is a legislative measure awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature that would provide refundable employment tax credits to local news organizations. Authored by […]
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What Happened to the Local Care Facility After the Fire?
A fire broke out on Wednesday, August 12, at a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The incident briefly shut down the airport […]
Community Comes Together for Car Show and Fundraiser in Honor of Local Tattoo Artist in Need of Kidney Transplant
For more than three decades, Curt Dunlap has left pieces of his artwork on people throughout Fullerton. Some of those people have grown older alongside him. Some have returned years later. And […]
El Moro to Open New Location in La Habra on September 10
El Moro, an iconic churrería established in 1935 in Mexico City, will open its third Southern California location at 1327 W. Whittier Blvd., inside La Habra Towne Center, on September 10. This […]
Dinosaurs on a Temporary Vacation: Sinclair Gas Station’s New Attraction Under Construction
The green dinosaurs that vanished in May from a local Sinclair gas station didn’t get kidnapped or go extinct. “They’re on vacation in Jurassic Park,” jokes station owner Benny Anoosh Broumand. Actually, […]
Clarification on the Old Spaghetti Factory Lease Dynamics
The City Council plans to vote on a new rent agreement for the Old Spaghetti Factory, a restaurant housed in the historic Union Pacific train depot, during its meeting on Tuesday, August […]
Fullerton Council to Weigh Spaghetti Factory Lease That Would Nearly Double Depot Rent
The Fullerton City Council will vote on the consent calendar for the August 18 meeting on a rewritten lease for The Old Spaghetti Factory at the city’s historic train depot that staff […]
City of Fullerton Senior Transportation Program for Medical and Recreational Trips
The City of Fullerton has rolled out its latest transportation schedule specifically aimed at the senior citizen community, focusing on medical and recreational trips, and complimentary rides to the Fullerton Community Center. […]
Sip & Savor: A Coffee Haven Born from Passion
When passing by W Wilshire Ave, you will be sure to see a busy coffee shop with people walking in and out with uniquely designed drinks in hand. While today Sip & […]
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Gilding the Lily: A Unique Antique Supplies Shop
Twenty-two years ago, Nancy Jamar bought two vintage hats at a flea market. After the seller told her about his warehouse in Long Beach, where he had even more hats, she bought […]
OCTA’s OC Fair Express Returns July 18 -Offering Convenient Service on Saturdays and Sundays to OC Fair
The Orange County Transportation Authority is making it easier than ever to enjoy the OC Fair this summer by once again offering the popular OC Fair Express, providing convenient weekend bus service […]
City Announces Short-Notice Special Meeting to Address Budget Concerns on July 14
Late Saturday, the City of Fullerton sent out a notification regarding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm focused on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This meeting, […]
City of Fullerton Invites Residents to Two Community Meetings on the Future of Solid Waste and Recycling in Fullerton
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 […]
City of Fullerton to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
Fullerton Residents Get Their First Say on the City Budget
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
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Special Meeting to Narrow the Selection of Waste Haulers for Fullerton
Date: June 30, 2026 Subject: Solid Waste Management Services — Request for Proposal (RFP) Evaluation Editor’s note: This is a cleaned, readability-edited version of an automatically generated transcript. Filler words, false starts, […]
Fullerton Launches Competitive Solid Waste Procurement Amid Regulatory Pressure
The City of Fullerton is undertaking its first competitive solid waste procurement in decades, breaking away from a nearly 70-year relationship with a single hauler. Historically, the city has relied on MG […]
Discouraging Public Participation – City Schedules Meeting on Solid Waste Management Proposals for 4 pm on June 30
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 […]
Vice President JD Vance Draws Supporters and Critics During Appearance at Nixon Library
Vice President J.D. Vance visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for a public conversation marking the release of his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Way […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Monsanto in the Durnell Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 25, 2026, in favor of Monsanto in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, holding that the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims […]
Restore Therapy Center Opens Its Doors in Fullerton
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 […]
Day of Music Returns to Fullerton on Father’s Day
Fullerton will come alive with music this Sunday, June 21, as the 11th annual Day of Music Fullerton (DOMF) coincides with Father’s Day, providing families with a vibrant outing. The event, known […]
Fullerton Cyclists: Were You Asked?
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 […]
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City of Fullerton to Discuss Proposed Appropriations Limit for 2026-27
Residents of Fullerton are invited to attend an important City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:30 pm to discuss the Proposed Annual Appropriations Limit for the upcoming Fiscal Year […]
Video Observer: OC Ragtime Society Musicians Perform Monthly at Half Off Books
Ragtime music, like “Fig Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, could be heard being played through the open bookshop doors of Half Off Books, located at 141 W. Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton, on a Saturday afternoon in mid-May. The source […]
Ipso Facto: Clothing store and cultural hub for 36 years
Since childhood, Terri Frances Kennedy has been interested in creativity. After getting her first sewing machine at seven years old, she has learned how to alter and make clothes. Since then, she […]
Public Hearing Scheduled for New Restaurant at 1925 West Malvern Avenue
The City of Fullerton’s Community and Economic Development Department is set to hold a public hearing regarding an Administrative Restaurant Use Permit for a proposed restaurant located at 1925 West Malvern Avenue. […]
Be You Pride Fest 2026: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity
Be You Pride Fest 2026: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity The Fullerton Museum Center, located at 301 N. Pomona Ave, Fullerton, is set to host Orange County’s largest Pride Month celebration […]
The Orange County FY 2026–27 Budget Open House is on June 3
The County Executive Office’s Budget and Finance team invites residents to participate in an interactive community event designed to provide insights into the County’s plans for the upcoming year. Attendees will have […]
