Fullerton City Council is being asked on September 15, 2026, to provide direction on negotiations for the city’s next solid-waste services contract, with three companies remaining under consideration: the city’s current provider, […]
Fullerton’s use of Flock Safety license plate readers will return to the City Council Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following concerns raised by residents over the city’s growing use of automated vehicle surveillance. […]
The County Budget & Finance Office invites residents to provide input on the upcoming 2026 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP). The Five-Year Strategic Financial Plan is part of the County’s long-term financial planning […]
The Fullerton City Council’s September 15, 2026, agenda may appear relatively short, with 12 consent-calendar items, one major regular agenda item concerning solid waste and three presentations. But two of those presentations […]
Orange County cancer survivors met with Rep. Derek Tran on Thursday, September 10, at Classic Café in Fullerton, sharing their experiences with cancer and urging continued federal support for cancer research, affordable […]
The Fullerton City Council meets September 15, and the night’s one substantial decision is the city’s first competitive solid waste award in seven decades. Note the time. The City Clerk moved the […]
More than 130 organizations support AB 2222, which would give California newsrooms tax credits based on how many journalists they employ. A coalition of labor unions, press associations, publishers, and civic groups […]
Meet the people who want your vote. The League of Women Voters of North Orange County is hosting a series of free, nonpartisan candidate forums this September and October, giving voters a […]
When a local newspaper disappears, the loss is often measured in fewer reporters, fewer stories and fewer opportunities for residents to follow City Hall. But a growing body of academic research suggests […]
In a move outlined in the book “Mandate for Leadership,” also known as Project 2025, the Trump Administration put into action a strategy to overhaul public media in the United States. This […]
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Below are the League of Women Voters of California’s recommendations on the 14 propositions appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Recommendations are based on League positions developed through study and member […]
Clarification:An earlier version inaccurately described a lawsuit by Oscar Valadez against Jozef Maldonado regarding ballot designations. The case, titled Valadez v. Page (Orange County Superior Court case no. 30-2026-01592248-CU-WM-CJC), was brought against […]
Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 am Location: Fullerton Community Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA Hosted by: Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva Phone #: (714) 521-6713 Click here to […]
Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, September 19. Spend the morning protecting local coastlines and wildlife, and help remove […]
In response to a noticeable uptick in mosquito populations and the associated risks of mosquito-borne diseases, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) will implement targeted mosquito control measures in […]
California lawmakers recently passed a significant bill to boost local journalism, known as the Community News Act, or Assembly Bill 2222. This measure could send over $40 million each year to news […]
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
The shocking surge in nationwide ICE arrests in July 2026, hitting an astonishing 49,571 individuals, is nothing short of a crisis! This unprecedented number is a stark reminder of the extreme measures […]
The VA Long Beach Healthcare System announced the reopening of the PIER (Partnership in Effective Recovery), a newly renovated peer-led resource center for Veterans dealing with mental illness. The expanded center is […]
California’s new transit-housing law took effect July 1, creating new development rules near qualifying transit stops in seven California counties. But the law does not apply to every property near every station, […]
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
This is a summary. The full document and sources is at the end. When Orange County supervisors voted in December 2024 to hire outside auditors, the assignment sounded narrow: figure out what […]
A fact-checked look at Ordinance 3340, Fullerton Municipal Code § 15.42.050, and the state laws behind them The Fullerton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3340 at the March 18, 2025 City Council […]
The Council voted 4-1 on August 18, 2026, to approve a funding reconciliation with the Orange County Transportation Authority that requires Fullerton to return $126,000 in previously expended grant funds — a […]
Temperatures in Coastal Orange County are expected to reach 95°F, with Inland areas ranging from the mid‑90s up to 105°F through Friday, August 28. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related illnesses […]
At approximately 10:39 am on August 23, 2026, the Fullerton Police Department received a call from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that had occurred in a parking […]
After emotional testimony from residents on August 18, 2026, the Council unanimously approved a TEFRA resolution allowing tax-exempt bonds to finance the acquisition of Magnolia Ridge Mobile Home Park by the nonprofit […]
The Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Community Facilities District No. 3, The Pines at Sunrise Village, completing a financing process that began in 2022. Staff explained […]
The Fullerton City Council unanimously voted to direct city staff to issue a request for proposals for an economic development strategic plan, following a detailed presentation that highlighted four years of city […]
The Fullerton City Council made a decision on August 18, 2026, by voting 4-1 to start looking into three city-owned properties that could be used for housing. They decided to focus first […]
The League of Women Voters of Orange County will host its annual Kickoff and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:30 am at Coyote Hills Golf Club. The event will […]
Fred Jung ran for Orange County Supervisor in 2026 with nearly every institutional advantage a local politician could assemble. He ran as the sitting mayor of Fullerton, a title he has monopolized […]
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) led a letter with his National Security Task Force co-chairs, Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth […]
Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement in response to an announcement by GKN Aerospace that it is creating a $100 million fund for families, small businesses, and community members impacted […]
