After retiring as an aerospace engineer, Paul Williams of Yorba Linda took up woodworking. He decided that creating birdhouses would be simple enough to build, not too expensive to make, and something […]
Free Bird Houses
Union Pacific Trail Advocates Receive Recognition for Five Years of Unwavering Dedication and Success
Honorees (not in order) were: Veronica Moran, Mary Ramirez, Carime Calixto 4 Carla Aguayo, Alma Vilchis, Blanca Hernandez, Giulianna Nuncci, Blanca Hernandez, Paola Robles, Ana Madera, Rosa Altamirano, Gabriela Coronado, Monica Hernandez, […]
Fullerton District 5 Woman of the Year!
Congratulations to Leanna Forcucci (pictured with husband, Steve Shepard) on being awarded Fullerton District 5 Woman of the Year! Forcucci has dedicated over twenty years to improving Fullerton. Her small business […]
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On the City Council Agenda for March 19, 2024
Only two items on the regular agenda, but one on the consent calendar (#7) is also worth looking at: Item 15 concerns Short Term Rentals (STR). Currently, the Planning Commission makes all […]
OC Supervisors Approve Truck Storage Project in Wildlife Habitat Area with No Environmental Review
In November 2023, the Orange County Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an industrial truck storage facility on leased land in unincorporated Brea Canyon. The site lies within the […]
Introducing City Hall on the Go
Fullerton City Hall is coming to you. On select Saturdays throughout 2024, Fullerton residents can visit a park within your district to get full access to all of our department resources. City […]
Grand Opening of the Hunt Branch Library and Event Center on Saturday, April 13th
The community is welcome to the grand opening of the newly renovated Hunt Library on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am – 2 pm at 201 S. Basque Ave, Fullerton. The city-owned […]
Coyote Town Hall Discussion
Fullerton residents and businesses are invited to attend an in-person Town Hall Discussion held in the City Council Chambers at Fullerton City Hall located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, March […]
On the City Council agenda: March 5
The agenda for the March 5 City Council meeting is only two items. Item 11: The consideration of an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve a 185,000 plus sq.ft. warehouse […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early March 2024
BOOK ‘EM We were sent this photo of the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library Book Sale that took place on February 10th. Incredibly, The Friends have been supporting the library since […]
Rancho La Paz and Anaheim Democrats Club Bid Farewell to Lupe Ramirez
Over fifty homeowners at Rancho La Paz attended a surprise party in honor of Lupe Ramirez on February 23 held by the President of the Anaheim Democrats Club, Kenneth Batiste. Ramirez, […]
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OC Animal Care Hosts FREE Microchip Clinic for Dogs and Cats
OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Microchip Clinic for residents of our contracted service cities and the County’s unincorporated areas, tailored to our beloved dogs […]
City Council Notes: February 6, 2024 Meeting
City Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com • City Hall is […]
Fiddler on the Roof plays at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center through March 6
Tradition! Entering its exciting third season, The Electric Company Theatre (The Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s resident theater) brings the beloved and Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof to its stage, and ECT’s interpretation […]
Chapman University presents the Huell Howser Archives at John Wayne Airport
Chapman University presents the Huell Howser Archives at John Wayne Airport in an exhibit running from February 2, 2024, to May 1, 2024. Huell Burnley Howser, born October 18, 1945, in Tennessee, […]
U.S. Navy Showcasing SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Troy High School
Seeking top students for STEM careers and the Navy’s $180,000 ROTC Scholarship Navy Outreach and Diversity leaders will visit Troy High School in Fullerton, CA, today, Tuesday, Feb. 13, in search of […]
Friends of the Fullerton Public Library Book Sale Raises over $10K in sales
At its February two-day book sale, the Friends raised over $10,000. All proceeds from the sale are donated to Fullerton Public Library. The sale was held on Friday the 9th and Saturday […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-February 2024
H2 Whoa Yes, the big story all over Southern California and beyond was and continues to be rain, rain, and a lot more rain, and of course, there are areas in and […]
Perspective on Black History Month
Since 1976, when February was officially recognized in the U.S. as Black History Month, critics of the observance have run in two general directions – those who say focus on the […]
Fullerton Union High School acknowledged for remarkable contributions to Major League Baseball history
Mayor Dunlap presented a proclamation celebrating Fullerton Union High School’s remarkable contribution to Major League Baseball history. Fullerton Union High School has produced four pitchers who have thrown no-hitters in Major […]
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City of Fullerton Celebrates Michael Lorenzen’s Baseball Career No-Hitter with Key to the City
At the City Council meeting on February 6, 2024, the City of Fullerton proudly honored Michael Lorenzen for his outstanding achievement in the world of baseball. In a historic moment for […]
Fullerton was represented in the annual Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival in Anaheim
Fullerton was represented in the annual Orange County Black History Parade and Unity Festival in Anaheim For the first time, Fullerton officially joined other OC cities in this long-standing parade and brought […]
Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”
The Maverick Theater begins its 2024 season with Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” directed by Brian Newell. “Amadeus” is a gripping drama and a wonderful celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When […]
Fullerton Art Walk with Free Exhibit Admission Tonight & Opening at the Ranii Gallery
The collaborative spirit embedded in these artworks epitomizes the essence of the sister-city partnership between the Fullerton School District and Fukui, Japan. The featured art stems from an annual international art exchange […]
Fullerton’s Wednesday Book Club Turns 90 Years Old
Fullerton’s Wednesday Book Club Turns 90 Years Old We live in a rapidly changing world where new ideas, trends, and inven- tions are born at a dizzying pace. So it is lovely […]
Patricia Louise Vance Hopping 1930 – 2024
Patricia Louise Vance Hopping 1930 – 2024 Patricia Louise Vance Hopping, 93, passed away in Fullerton, California, on February 22, 2024, with her husband Richard by her side. Born on March 17, […]
California Presidential Primary Election Information You Need
All registered California voters will receive a mail-in ballot in this year’s California Presidential Primary Election. Voters can choose to return it by regular mail or by using a Drop Box from […]
The Ron Kobayashi Trio
On a crisp Saturday night in Fullerton, many people warmed themselves under heat lamps in the outdoor area of Les Amis to listen to the jazz stylings of The Ron Kobayashi Trio. […]
Rotary Club of Fullerton commemorates 100 years of service by dedicating a clock to the City of Fullerton
The Rotary Club of Fullerton dedicated and presented as a gift to the City of Fullerton a free-standing 13 ft, 4-sided post clock located in the Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wednesday, […]
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Hotel Workers at Aimbridge-Operated Sheraton Park Anaheim Strike with NAMM Underway
The strike comes days after workers announced a boycott of Aimbridge-operated hotels. On the first day of the NAMM show, one of the largest marketing events in music, hotel workers at the […]
The California Faculty Association (CFA) has called for a work-stoppage strike on all CSU campuses
“It’s amazing to see you all here, standing in solidarity with my union – the CFA! I’m Shana Charles, the Councilmember for this district in Fullerton. I’m also an Associate Professor in […]
