Following the successful completion of the Union Pacific Park and Trail projects, the City of Fullerton has announced a significant investment to revitalize Independence Park. The City Council formally approved the Independence […]
The Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) has reached a major production milestone of half a trillion gallons of purified water as it marks 18 years of service this month. A joint project of the Orange County Water District (OCWD) and the Orange County […]
The City of Fullerton will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm via virtual meeting to discuss an Administrative Restaurant Use Permit for Kickin’ Crab at 150 South […]
Dear Neighbor, This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which helps communities by providing crucial support to low- and moderate-income working individuals and families, stimulating local […]
A flashing blue light in the rear-view mirror might have killed Albert Bushala’s holiday spirit, even happening just a few days before Christmas. Bushala apologized and listened respectfully as FPD […]
A 27-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tragic homicide that occurred late on January 25, 2026. The Fullerton Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call around 8:52 p.m. reporting […]
Fullerton City Council voted to issue an amicus brief in support of the ACLU lawsuit Perdomo v. Noem on August 19, 2025, after two hours of public comments in support. Anaheim and […]
The Fullerton Police Department has made an arrest in a troubling child endangerment case that gained attention after a shocking video circulated widely on social media. The footage reportedly shows a small […]
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
The ongoing debate over the privatization of public parks raises significant concerns about the impact on local communities and the accessibility of natural spaces. Many argue that allowing out-of-state organizations to manage […]
Fullerton Community Needs Survey 2026 The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This plan is required […]
About 50 residents attended the January 22 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) meeting at the Fullerton Community Center. The presentation by EPA Remedial Project Manager Amanda Cruz updated the 6.4-mile North Orange County Plume and the […]
Commissioners Maldonado, Freeman and Talavera were in attendance. Staff Department Updates: Parks and Trails The Grand Opening for the Union Pacific trail was held on December 13. It is a half-mile walk featuring 176 trees […]
The Fullerton Police Department addressed community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement involvement during an incident on January 22, 2026. At approximately 6:44 am, the police dispatch received a call from a resident […]
We are a group of Fullerton parents who are deeply concerned about what occurred in our community this morning January 22, 2026. What it appeared to be—plainly and unmistakably—was the Fullerton Police […]
Staying healthy isn’t just workouts and veggies. It’s about reliable wastewater services that keep our community and environment healthy. For more than 70 years OCSan have safely collected, treated and recycled the […]
The recent change in seating arrangements at city council meetings has perplexed many residents. The mayor’s decision to place City Attorney Jones and Interim City Manager Manfro directly on the dais, […]
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host its next training class starting on February 17, 2026, offering residents an interactive, hands-on approach to emergency preparedness. Designed to empower individuals and families, […]
An adult male was found unresponsive in his jail cell at Fullerton City Jail early on December 29, 2025. The individual had been arrested for public intoxication the previous night and […]
Tens of thousands of Californians signed up to take to the streets in a nationwide protest known as the “Free America Walkout,” on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Pockets of protestors popped […]
I keep hearing people say, when describing our current reality of random and often brutal sweeps based on ethnic characteristics, when we see masked thugs roaming our streets searching for “law breakers, […]
Item 4: City Council Reviews Annual Donations Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 As part of the council’s agenda, staff has requested that council members formally receive and file this annual donations report […]
The first meeting of the Fullerton City Council for 2026 is scheduled for January 20, raising questions about the frequency of meetings in recent years. Notably, the earlier January meeting was not […]
The following is a year-by-year list of every person who has served on the Fullerton City Council, including the mayor (who is appointed by the council each year in what is known […]
Indivisible CA-45, a grassroots organization based in Fullerton, continues to make its presence felt every Monday, gathering to protest the Trump Administration’s policies, particularly Project 2025. The 46th demonstration took place on […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to host a public meeting in Fullerton on January 22, 2026, to discuss its proposed plan for cleaning up contaminated groundwater at the Orange […]
In a major federal funding win for Orange County, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) advanced over $2 million in federal dollars for Orange County, which will be used to prevent crime, support […]
Governor’s budget continues to put immigrant communities, Covered California enrollees, and the whole health system at risk by delaying action. CA lawmakers must act now to prevent coverage losses and shore up […]
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted on January 8, 2026, for a Democratic measure to return previous ACA subsidies and hold health care costs down for hard-working American taxpayers and released the following […]
Reports surfaced regarding an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Fullerton on January 2. Witnesses reported seeing a man on S. Gilbert St. calling for assistance and urging his […]
U.S. Representative Derek Tran released a statement on the killing of Renee Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota: “The killing of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, by a masked ICE agent […]
The overflow crowd booed at the December 16 council meeting, as Councilmembers Jung, Dunlap and Valencia voted Jung in for his fourth time as mayor, again passing over District 5 Councilmember Zahra […]
Fullerton’s newly elected City Council voted in February 2021 to undo the previous council’s decision to legalize cannabis sales. Nearly five years later, the city continues to struggle to shut down illegal […]
Fullerton is still facing a homelessness crisis, with estimates indicating that between 300 and 400 individuals are without stable housing. This issue is part of a larger trend in Orange County, which […]
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