Fullerton College celebrated Pride Month with the Inaugural Progress Pride Flag Raising on June 5th. There was a short formal ceremony followed by a social mixer with bites, drinks, and popsicles in […]
Fullerton College Celebrates Pride Month
Community members come together in remembrance on Memorial Day 2024
The theme for 2024, ‘The Homecoming ‘, was chosen to deeply resonate with the experiences of our service members. It reflects on the poignant moments when they come home after training, return […]
Day of Music June 21, 2024
Kick off the summer with a day of free music on the longest day of the year on June 21. The Day of Music Fullerton is back for its tenth year, with […]
Fullerton Pride 2024
By wheel and by foot, a rush of rainbow joy parades down Wilshire Avenue in celebration of Pride month. On Saturday, June 1st, the Fullerton Museum Center hosted its 3rd Annual Pride […]
Fullerton Union High School Students Begin the Restoration of Coyote Hills Tree Park
Fullerton Union High School Environmental Science Club students, under the guidance of their teacher, Danica Perez, and in collaboration with local biologists Jacob Lloyd Davies and Kristal Watrous and the Friends of […]
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Hosts a Gun Violence Prevention Rally
You are invited to join Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, elected officials, and advocates for a Gun Violence Prevention Rally! Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., Buena […]
A Tribute to Alice Mildred Dyer, PhD. 1927-2024
Dr. Alice Dyer, a long-time resident of Fullerton, passed away on May 24, 2024. Her husband, Jim Vawter, PhD. Preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, three children, two stepsons, […]
A Tribute to Joyce Toy 1927-2024
Joyce Toy passed away on May 4, 2024, after a long and active life. She was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in that area through the Great Depression and World […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early June 2024
9th Annual Day Of Music The dark days of COVID put the brakes on our annual Day of Music, but as you must know, it has been resurrected. This year, things are full […]
A Tribute to Karen Marie Murphy 1951-2024
Karen’s passing was very unexpected, leaving her family with beautiful memories and deep loss and grief. Karen Marie Mason entered this world on October 6, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to her proud […]
Students Worldwide are Demonstrating in Support of Palestinians
Peaceful student protests are taking place on university campuses around the world, including in the US, UK, European Union, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Lebanon, and more. In the […]
Out of My Mind: Words Mean Something: Mass Destruction, War Crimes & Genocide
Israel’s everyday treatment and mistreatment of Palestinians on the West Bank and “over the top” violence in Gaza are certainly open to criticism. Well, that’s an understatement. The tragic facts on the […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage planes […]
A Tribute to Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome 1937-2024
Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome was an 87-year resident of Fullerton. She was a breach-baby, born at Fullerton’s Cottage Hospital on February 7, 1937, to Bill & Nella Hall. Janet was their only […]
In Memory of Yuan-Hsih Hsin 1932-2024
Yuan-Hsih Hsih, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Shanghai, China, he was one of ten children. After WWII, he lived and worked in Taiwan for […]
Reflection of the Life of Alfred Lee Owens Jr 1939-2024
Alfred (“Al”) L Owens Jr was born in Linden, Texas, on April 13th, 1939, to the late Alfred L Owens Sr and Roxie Lee Love. In search of a better life, they […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again June 1st
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to again experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage […]
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs celebrates first in-person meeting of OC Good Neighbor Task Force
The Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are excited to host the first in-person meeting of the OC Good Neighbor Task Force, which aims […]
UCCE Master Gardeners Provide Fullerton Community with Free Gardening Expertise
The Fullerton Public Library will be hosting the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County in a series of gardening events beginning June 15, 2024, at 11:30 am in the Conference Center Room […]
Your Baby’s Amazing Brain Ribbon Cutting Party on May 21
Please join other wonderful supporters and influencers at a Ribbon ribbon-cutting lawn party to celebrate MOTAL’s new mobile exhibition, Your Baby’s Amazing Brain: Don’t Drop the Ball, on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, […]
Hundreds to March and Rally for Divestment from companies that support genocide in Gaza at CSU Board of Trustees Meeting on May 21, 2024
Hundreds of students and community members will converge at the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees meeting to call for divestment from entities committing genocide in Gaza. WHO: Hundreds of California State University […]
Taste of Fullerton 2024
The annual Taste of the Town fundraising event by the Assistance League of Fullerton is back at Fullerton Airport’s Hangar 21 on Friday, June 14th. With this year’s theme, “Let’s Get Wild!,” […]
Parks and Recreation Meeting May 13, 2024
Commissioners Present: Adrian Meza, Angela Lindstrom, Oscar Valadez, Erik When, Jozef Maldonado, and Douglas McKendry DEPARTMENT UPDATES-April Recap An RFP for Clark Park Sports Complex has been submitted to the county as […]
Unveiling of Colorful Collaborative Mural Celebrating School Community, Culture, and Inclusivity at Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School
Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School proudly unveiled a vibrant mural adorning its media center on May 16, 2024, which serves as a focal point of the school. This mural represents a […]
Fullerton Lion’s Club is celebrating 85 years this year serving Fullerton
The Fullerton Host Lion’s Club had its main annual fundraiser, the Charity Golf Putting Tournament, held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Golfer’s Paradise in Fullerton. Jennifer Baron was Chair of […]
In Case You missed It: Student Protests 2024
Protesters at major universities worldwide are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US government military assistance to Israel, and divestment from Israel arms suppliers and other companies profiting from the […]
Children and Families Health Fair
Social Services Agency (SSA) is hosting a Children and Families Health Fair starting at 9 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Orangethorpe Elementary School, 1400 S. Brookhurst Road in Fullerton. Residents […]
County of Orange Releases 2024 Point in Time Count Results
The County of Orange (County) released the results of the Orange County 2024 Point In Time (PIT) Count on May 8, 2024. A total of 7,322 persons experiencing homelessness were counted during […]
Gymkhana in Fullerton
Fullerton Recreational Riders (FRR) held its 64th year of competitions, proving Fullerton’s horsey heritage is alive and well. On April 27, cowgirls and cowboys of all ages rode horseback around barrels and […]
Sabor de Mexico Festival at the Museum Plaza
Fullerton Museum Center in the Downtown Fullerton Plaza celebrated SABOR DE MEXICO FESTIVAL. In collaboration with Blanquel Popular Art, who will be provided FREE art activities and a pop-up of their store. […]
Hunt Branch Library Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
The Hunt Branch Library celebrated Cinco de Mayo on May 5. Performers were: 2 to 4 pm Colibri Mariachi, an all-women mariachi group, 4 pm the Solidarity Dancers, and 4 to 6 […]
Fullerton Host Lions City Scholastic Chess Championship Results 2024
The 16th annual Fullerton City Scholastic Chess Championship, sponsored by the Fullerton Host Lions with significant help from the Fullerton School District since its inception, was held on April 26 at Ladera Vista Jr. High. To reduce the number […]
Rest in Peace James William Kaminski
James (Jim) Kaminski, husband, father, uncle, and brother, passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 67. He departed peacefully at St. Jude Hospital with his wife by his side. […]
Rest in Peace Joanne Shanfield Bookston
Joanne Shanfield Bookston 1930-2024 Joanne Shanfield Bookston passed away peacefully at age 93 with her two sons and daughter-in-law at her bedside. She lived a full life filled with vibrancy and family. She was […]
Rest in Peace Reverend Esther Diane Smith
The Reverend Esther Diane Smith passed away peacefully at her home in Fullerton, CA, on April 4, 2024, from natural causes. Mother Diane is survived by her sister Sharon, her brother Richard […]
