Firefighters were honored at the Fullerton City Council on March 18, 2025. Fullerton Fire Chief Adam Loeser said, “I am very excited to be here today to talk about a positive success […]
Agenda Item 14: Emergency Shelter, Low Barrier Navigation Center, Supportive Housing, Large Group Homes, and Manufactured Housing Regulation Code Amendment. These amendments are part of a broader update to the Fullerton Municipal […]
Golden Hill Elementary teachers used Fullerton Education Foundation funds to create an integrated writing, photography, and art project. Second-grade teachers Rene Howell and Teresa Carthew read “How to Catch a Monster,” by […]
The Fullerton Education Foundation (FEF) connects community partnerships with Fullerton School District teachers enriching education opportunities for all FSD students. Founded two decades ago in cooperation with former FSD Trustee Hilda Sugarman, […]
On March 18, 2025, the Fullerton City Council convened and swiftly passed their appointments and consent calendar with a unanimous vote. Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra nominated Miss Megan Fleenor to the Planning […]
At the January 14 FJUHSD Board meeting, Caleb Yoo, a Troy High School sophomore, asked trustees to support a resolution expanding environmental and climate change education at FJUHSD. Caleb is currently a […]
Councilmember Nicholas Dunlap was absent. Mayor Fred Jung had no comments or reports. Mayor Protem Dr. Shana Charles spoke during the meeting, saying, “I didn’t have the chance to make my comments […]
Todd Harrison: “Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, four-fifths of the council, and all the hardworking staff. I will keep an eye on the clock to cover all my points. I […]
The Fullerton Bears Cheerleaders were recently recognized for their outstanding achievement at the city council meeting on March 4, receiving city and state certificates for winning the JAMZ 1st Place National Cheer […]
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the California Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the statement below in response to today’s State of the Judiciary. “It was a real pleasure to participate […]
In Costa Mesa, Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley joined the City of Costa Mesa’s City Council meeting to advocate for a housing development she has worked on since […]
In an effort to support hardworking families in the community, a Citizenship Clinic is being organized to assist those seeking to navigate the citizenship application process. Scheduled for Friday, April 4th, from […]
The Orange County Board of Supervisors has announced the opening of applications for its Future Leaders Program, aimed at empowering local high school students. This initiative targets sophomores and juniors who reside […]
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Industry experts predict that the tariffs will lead to significant price increases for newsprint. These financial burdens come as print advertising revenue continues to plummet. Many newspapers have already announced layoffs and […]
A 9-1-1 call led to a tragic officer-involved shooting in Fullerton on March 15, 2025, when police encountered a 19-year-old male reportedly armed with a knife and threatening a family member. Emergency […]
A tragic motorcycle accident on Saturday night resulted in the death of an adult male rider. The incident occurred at approximately 10:03 PM on March 15, 2025, near the intersection of N. […]
Item #14 is a report, as required by AB 2561, about City employee positions, vacancies, and recruitment. Details about all positions are in the agenda packet and can be found here: https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx If […]
Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday and San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced California seeks 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps. Members gain meaningful work […]
El director de GO-Serve Josh Fryday y el alcalde Matt Mahan anunciaron que California busca 10,000 personas para unirse al California Service Corps. Los miembros obtienen experiencia laboral significativa mientras ayudan a […]
The art of cooking is more than just preparing meals—it’s a blend of skill, creativity, and dedication. A great chef not only masters flavors and techniques but also shares their passion, inspiring […]
A tragic traffic collision occurred on Thursday night, March 13, 2025, resulting in the death of a male pedestrian in a wheelchair. Fullerton Police Officers responded to the incident at approximately 10:52 […]
City Council will convene on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Fullerton City Council / Successor Agency meeting at 5:30 pm. Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 13 – […]
•Planning Commission Appointee Rejected by Jung, Dunlap & Valencia Each councilmember makes one appointment to the Planning Commission, which, until the recent past has always been honored by fellow councilmembers. But, at […]
The Consent Calendar contains various items that have either been discussed at prior meetings or are thought to not need discussion – and are all passed in one vote – with the […]
On International Women’s Day, around 110 women congregated for a march, passionately opposing what many describe as a “fascist takeover” of women’s rights. The event served not only as a commemoration of […]
The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers who have yet to prepare and file their tax returns to consider taking advantage of the many free options available – including Direct File, a free, […]
The Orange County Water District (OCWD), in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), announces the approval of a minor deviation to the Water Control Plan at Prado Dam, effective […]
Two amendments to Fullerton’s Municipal Code passed in a 3-2 vote (Zahra, Charles, no) at the March 4, 2025 City Council session appear to target the homeless population. Regular Business •Item 12: […]
The Public Hearing on the permit for a Short-Term rental property was interrupted several times by a group of residents who had come to mark the year long anniversary of the killing […]
Should Fullerton Become a Charter City? •Item 14: Charter City Comparison & Process Chambers were full during the regular business section of the March 4, 2025. Fullerton City Council meeting. Most attendees […]
The recent detention and deportation of the parents of three young children here in Fullerton has raised significant concerns within the local community. The incident was reported in the Early February Fullerton […]
The Fullerton Police Department is advising residents of two significant updates regarding parking regulations. Beginning February 24, the city will resume street sweeping ticketing, following a directive from the City Council issued […]
Upset OC residents rallied to protest the recent lawlessness by President Trump and Elon Musk on March 3, 2025, in Brea (Orange County), CA. During rush hour outside of the Brea Mall […]
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to […]
