Item #5: UNION PACIFIC TRAIL PHASE TWO RECONSIDERATION (part of the national Rail to Trail project) City Council considered Union Pacific Park trail options on August 15, 2023, and voted 3 -2 […]
On the Agenda for December 5 City Council Meeting
Fullerton Museum Center hosted the annual Tree and Menorah lighting in downtown
The Fullerton Museum Center hosted the winter market and tree & menorah lighting ceremony downtown Fullerton on Saturday, December 2. The center’s Winter Market included local vendors, performances, arts and crafts for […]
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. […]
Kindness Matters
Over one hundred people turned out for the 2023 Kindness Matters Walk held on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, at the Juanita Cook Trail in Fullerton. Proceeds from the Walk support brain tumor […]
The Fullerton Fire Elves Toy Drive for the holiday’s has begun
Help make the Holidays bright! The Fullerton Fire Elves are collecting toys for Fullerton agency partners to distribute through the holiday season. The Fullerton Fire Elves partner with local non-profit and community-based […]
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City of Fullerton Gears Up for Annual Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony to Kick Off Holiday Season
The City of Fullerton is delighted to announce the Annual Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony. This cherished holiday tradition will illuminate the heart of downtown with festive cheer on December 2nd at […]
Help Spread Love and Holiday Cheer to All Neighbors in 2023
by purchasing a toy or Target gift card for a family or by volunteering with us Please purchase a NEW unwrapped toy for children under 18 years old. Check out our Amazon […]
USPS Operation Santa Letter Adoption Now Open
Program Begins Before Black Friday for First Time Are you interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going […]
Lemon Street Overpass Mural Restoration and a Brief History
Some of the historic Lemon Street Overpass murals are getting a needed makeover, thanks to fundraising efforts by Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmed Zahra, District 5. […]
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 […]
Fullerton Hosts Annual ROAR Festival
The ROAR Festival, a free celebration of Korean music, arts, culture, and cuisine, took place at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza October 27-29. Opening Day brought out local officials to a sparse crowd, […]
Electric Company Theatre presents Once which runs through November 22, 2023
Electric Company Theatre presents Once now playing at the The Muckenthaler “Because you live, you have to love.” –Once, the Musical Have you ever wanted to visit the Emerald Isle? Have you […]
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Kindness Awards 2023
Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s 5th Annual Kindness Awards City of Fullerton Sandra White moved with her husband from Iowa to Fullerton in 1972. From there, she got involved with her Orange County community […]
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 […]
No Veteran’s Day Parade for Fullerton
Marilyn Harris, the commander of the American Legion in Fullerton, spoke at the City Council meeting on November 7. She welcomed the council and the public to participate in the 36th annual […]
Fullerton’s 36th Annual Veterans Day at Hillcrest Park November 11 at 11 am
________Program_________ Master of Ceremonies Allen Stubblefield, CDR, USN (Ret,) 3rd Vice Commander, AL Post 142 Recognition of POW/MIAs Mariann Aita, Chaplain, Fullerton Emblem Club #469 * Please Stand Respectfully *National Anthem______ Kristen […]
Fullerton Art Town: What Feels Like Home CLOSES this Sunday, November 12th
Hurry to see this beautiful, diverse exhibit and feel at home with the Fullerton Museum Center. Closing Event and light Reception on Sunday! Artist-in-Focus: In Conversation with the curators of the show, […]
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 […]
Troy High School Football Team Receives City Championship Award
Coach Echaves celebrating the first CIF win since 2006 A team of Warriors getting the ball Coach Echaves and Mayor Jung – Awards for City Champions Celebrating CIF win versus Monrovia. Troy […]
City Council Notes: October 17 Meeting
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Lead poisoning is a significant public health issue as it may cause lifelong health effects, including learning and behavioral problems, for children. There is no safe level […]
Fullerton’s 36th Annual Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 11, at Hillcrest Park Veteran’s Memorial
National Guard Officer to Speak at Veterans Day Ceremony Lieutenant Colonel Peter Seitz (LTC, California National Guard, Ret.) has been bestowed with the prestigious honor of serving as the patriotic keynote speaker […]
Video Observer: Ghost Guides Share Stories About FMC Haunted Walking Tours
For 22 years, Aimee Aul and Christina Garner have been docents (otherwise known as ghost guides) for the Haunted Walking Tours at the Fullerton Museum Center, escorting visitors to some of the […]
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 […]
Vigil Honors the Lives Lost in the Current Israel-Hamas Conflict
Students, professors, and community members gathered to show solidarity and call for peace in Fullerton and worldwide on the CSUF campus. By the end of the vigil, there were over 100 […]
Sunday, October 29 is the last day of the Roar Festival at Fullerton Plaza
Sun, Oct 29 at 3pm to 8pm at the lively Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton. Admission was absolutely free! Photos of the Roar Festival: a cornucopia of Korean culture, […]
City Council Notes October 03, 2023 Meeting
Presentations The World Korean Business Convention Director of Economic Development Sue Thomas announced that the World Korean Business Convention (WKBC) will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center from October 11th to […]
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Fair Trade Fashion Show at Vanguard University Teaches Shoppers to Wear Their Values and Overcome Labor Trafficking
Student-Run Event Highlights Steps Everyone Can Take to Make A Dent in International Crime of Labor Trafficking In an effort to fight labor trafficking by celebrating what we can all do as […]
Fullerton Union High School 2023 Wall of Fame Inductees
Fullerton Union High School will induct Richard Jewett – Class of 1930, Chris Norby – Class of 1968, and Shirly Owens McClanahan – Class of 1973, into its “Wall of Fame.” The […]
Union Pacific Trail Protest
Update: More community members take a stand for the $1.78 million grant to be used for its intended purpose of Union Pacific Trail Phase II. People Above Things (PAT) student group organized […]
See 52 local artist at Fullerton Museum Center
Dinner, Beer Garden, Crafts & Art Show at Fullerton Museum Center Thursday, September 21: admission to the current exhibit of 52 local artists from 12 to 8:30 pm with opening reception treats […]
Union Pacific Trail gets support from residents
My involvement with the banner stems from the following: Council’s total disregard of Parks & Rec Commission’s unanimous vote in favor of Trail Only Council’s ignoring the efforts of an underserved portion […]
A Reenactment of the 1943 Historical Trial that ended housing discrimination
Alex and Esther Bernal, a Mexican-American family, bought a home on East Ash and South Pomona in the Sunnyside Addition of Fullerton in 1943. However, their new neighbors, who were white, […]
