A short story by Fullerton resident and California State University, Fullerton alumnus Robert Joyce is making the transition from the printed page to the stage. Joyce recently published his first book, The […]
Inside Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library on Saturday, August 22, 2026, a group of science fiction enthusiasts gathered in Room 130 of the library’s north building to listen to a panel discussing […]
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 […]
The Fourth International Philip K. Dick Festival started on August 20 and goes through 23, 2026. As the largest international gathering of PKD fans and scholars, the festival will feature two tracks of programming of […]
Pathways of Hope is set to host its annual luncheon, “A Luncheon for Lasting Impact,” on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at The Charleston in Fullerton. The event will highlight the transformative experiences […]
The YWCA of Orange County (OC) expressed immense pride in the remarkable dedication demonstrated by its scholarship recipients—young women ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Many of […]
Join the Fullerton Elks Emblem Club on Friday, September 11, at 11:00 am for a meaningful Patriot Day Luncheon. We come together to honor those who lost their lives and to celebrate […]
It has been called one of the “best kept secrets” in Orange County, yet Cal State Fullerton’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, also known as OLLI, proved that statement to be inaccurate at […]
My first trip to the OC Fair was inspired by Instagram posts: one announcing the El Pachuco Zoot Suit Fashion Show & Lowrider Exhibit on Sunday, August 9th, and two promoting the […]
Attention Class of 1976! Mark your calendars for our 50th Reunion, taking place on October 2-3, 2026! We are excited to gather and celebrate our memories and friendships formed during our time […]
Special-edition card launches in celebration of Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Day” on August 23, ahead of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September The Fullerton Public Library is partnering with Laufey, the 2X […]
The recent Backpack Drive event in Fullerton saw a strong turnout as AT&T Cellular Global Company and the Estrella Family Foundation came together to sponsor the initiative. Casa 723 owners, Lynda and […]
The Fullerton Elks Lodge is set to host a commemorative event honoring the 9/11 tragedy, inviting the community to reflect and remember the impactful moment in U.S. history. The event will feature […]
Join us as Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva marks the close of 12 years representing North Orange County in the California State Assembly. We’ll reflect on a record that includes landmark work on veterans’ […]
The Fullerton City Council gave direction at its July 21 meeting to proceed with Scenario C, the deepest of three proposed budget-reduction plans. Formal adoption of the budget is scheduled for August […]
Downtown Fullerton will come alive with creativity and self-expression as Light the Mic takes center stage during the Artwalk event. This open mic night invites artists from all walks of life—musicians, poets, […]
Blood donations make an immediate impact and are especially critical during the summer months, with numerous blood drives available WHO: Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton is joining forces with the […]
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Indivisible CA45 joined other Indivisible groups across the nation on Saturday, July 25, to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, beloved community members whose lives were cut short by […]
The Orange County Super Mini-Con 2026 is gearing up for an action-packed weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Hunt Branch Library, […]
Maybe this is the year investigate your ancestry, write a book or join a book group, learn a new language or how to play a musical instrument, play poker or mahjong, improve […]
Hundreds of Fullerton families received food, fresh produce, bottled water and essential household items on July 22 as Fullerton School District partnered with Feed the Children, Niagara Cares and Orange County United […]
The Fullerton Police Department is gearing up to strengthen community ties by hosting National Night Out. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 7 pm at the Downtown […]
This summer, the Fullerton Fire Department invites residents to participate in a series of community events that promote preparedness, support local families, and help save lives. Whether you’re looking to give back, […]
Every year, about 1.7 million Americans retire from full-time employment. Many of these new retirees have been advised to plan for their retirement with an effective savings and investment strategy, setting up multiple income streams, practicing […]
A vigil is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm PDT at the intersection of Imperial Highway and South Brea Boulevard. The event is organized to […]
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
“Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart,” read the online flyer for a community vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero—two men who were shot and […]
The Fullerton City Council will address the city’s finances on Tuesday, July 21, taking up a package of items, including whether to ask voters this November to approve a new half-cent sales […]
As dusk settled over one of this city’s busiest intersections on Friday evening, residents gathered with candles and handmade signs to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest what organizers […]
En un esfuerzo por facilitar los planes de viaje de las familias, el 25 de julio se llevará a cabo una Clínica de Pasaportes de bajo costo, que ofrecerá una variedad de […]
In an effort to facilitate travel plans for families, a low-cost Passport Clinic will take place on July 25, offering a range of services for obtaining a passport. The event promises to […]
The Curtis Theatre is set to celebrate the return of the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival, now in its seventh year, scheduled for August 14-16, 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the […]
Fullerton residents with a closet that needs thinning or a pantry shelf of extra cans have somewhere to take them this weekend. A clothing and non-perishable food donation drop-off runs Saturday from […]
Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 PM · Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart. Two men left home for […]
