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 […]
New Parking Law and Changes in Ticketing
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 […]
Protest to Reject Trump Overreach & Stop DOGE Musk, Time to Act!
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 […]
Postal Inspectors Remind Consumers to Be Alert for Imposter Scams during National Consumer Protection Week
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 […]
Fullerton School District Enhances Free School Meals with Innovation and Inclusivity
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Nutrition Services team is dedicated to making free school meals both nutritious and enjoyable for the district’s more than 11,400 students in preschool through 8th grade. As a […]
Bicycle & pedestrian mobility enhancements at City Council on March 4
The City is launching a Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Enhancement Plan to improve walking and biking, particularly in underserved areas. A major focus will be to complete a key section of the […]
Orange County Sanitation District Free Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizen’s Academy
OC San’s FREE Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy is slated to start March 6. The Academy consists of four virtual workshops and is intended to provide an inside look into one of […]
Fullerton Residents Urged to Oppose Resolution Against Clean Air Rules at March 4 City Council Meeting
In a move reflecting growing concerns over public health and air quality, OC Climate is mobilizing residents to voice opposition against a resolution that undermines clean air regulations in the city. The […]
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Fullerton Considers Charter City Status Amid Ongoing Housing Challenges on March 4
This week, the Fullerton City Council will consider Item 14 on its agenda, which proposes that city staff explore the feasibility of transitioning from a General Law City to a Charter City. […]
Fullerton Fire Department Upcoming Events
Saddle Up! The Fullerton Rec Riders Kick Off the 2025 Gymkhana Season The Fullerton Recreational Riders are gearing up for another thrilling Gymkhana season! But before the races begin, a little elbow […]
Congressmember Derek Tran Connects with Community in Town Hall Meeting
Congressmember Derek Tran held a town hall meeting over the phone on February 26 to engage with local residents about important issues such as job growth, climate change, immigration, reproductive rights, and […]
City of Fullerton 5-Year Consolidated Plan: Community Needs Survey 2025
The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of […]
OC Water District Unveils Resilience Plan to Increase Future Water Supplies
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) announces the release of its Resilience Plan: Adaptive Strategies for Securing Abundant and Reliable Water Supplies, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to strengthen the region’s long-term water […]
Who makes the decisions about California Education?
With the Trump Administration threatening to dismantle the Department of Education, it can be hard to know how its actions could impact local schools. Reviewing where California public school revenue comes from […]
Investigators seek new leads in 1983 cold case
Orange County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information after uncovering new leads in the homicide of Maritza Glean Grimmett. Maritza, long referred to as Jane Doe, was positively identified in March 2024, reinvigorating […]
City Council Notes for February 18, 2025: HIOZ Public Hearing, Events & 4th of July
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Only Mayor Protem Dr Shana Charles had anything to report – though before she began, she was reprimanded by Mayor Fred Jung, speaking in a garbled voice over Zoom about […]
City Council Notes for February 18, 2025: Public Comments
Mayor Protem Dr. Shana Charles (walking with a cane from her recent injury) chaired the meeting as Mayor Fred Jung participated on Zoom. Also absent was Councilmember Dr Ahmad Zahra due to […]
Walk on Wilshire: One resident’s account of his first city council meeting
The Fullerton City Council met in a lively discussion about Walk on Wilshire – the pedestrian closure of a 200-foot stretch of West Wilshire between Harbor and Malden – on January 21, […]
Correa and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Housing Affordability
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), alongside Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Rudy Yakym (IN-02), reintroduced the bipartisan More Homes on the Market Act on February […]
Crisis Intervention Team Earns Gold Certification for Excellence in Crisis Response
The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system development and collaboration between law enforcement […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind:The Autopsy of American Democracy Not Dead Yet…Monty Python
American Democracy isn’t dead yet but is under attack and on life support. Who believed that our guardrails and the spines of so many legislators and businessmen would crumble so fast? Many […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Why not just give up?
I thought about giving up today. I try not to make this column about me, but this week I am going to indulge myself because I can, and because I know many […]
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Follow the Money: 460 Candidate disclosure
Candidate & Committee Disclosures (covering 10/20/24 – 12/31/24 (due Jan 28, 2025)) with update including school Bond measure committees =========== Jamie Valencia (ID# 1471578) (Valencia 4 Fullerton City Council) D4 Total Contributions […]
League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Calls for Participation in 24-Hour Economic Blackout
The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast, a non-partisan organization devoted to promoting civic engagement and informed participation in government, is urging its members and supporters to join in a significant […]
Indivisible CA-45: A Local Force for Change in Fullerton
You may have heard of “Indivisible” at the national level or on the news, but did you know that there is an Indivisible chapter alive and well in Fullerton? Our local group […]
City Council Set to Discuss Housing and Recreation at February 18 Meeting
The City Council will convene on February 18 to address two significant items on the agenda, including important updates on housing and a proposed events calendar for Parks and Recreation. Details on […]
Eligible taxpayers in California file for free with IRS Direct File
The Internal Revenue Service reminds California taxpayers they can file their taxes quickly, easily and for free directly with the agency using IRS Direct File. The web-based service, available in English and […]
Troy High School Students Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills from Fullerton Fire Department
In recognition of American Heart Month, students from Troy High School’s Disaster Preparedness Club took an essential step toward emergency readiness by participating in a CPR training class on February 8, 2025. […]
Fullerton Police Department Announces Citizen’s Academy Starting March
The Fullerton Police Department (FPD) announces the upcoming Citizen’s Academy, set to begin on March 12. The academy offers an opportunity to learn about the operations of the police department. This 10-week […]
Umberg Introduces Measure to Provide Funding for Prop 36 Implementation
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced the introduction of his Senate Bill 38 which proposes to make drug and collaborative courts eligible for competitive grants administered by the Board of State […]
Applications Open to Replace Older School Buses with Zero-Emission Models
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board on February 7 approved $45 million in funding for public school districts to replace older, diesel-powered school buses with zero-emission […]
County of Orange to Host Career Fair in Lake Forest to Connect Job Seekers and Employers
The County of Orange, in partnership with Third District Supervisor Donald P. Wagner, the City of Lake Forest, and Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, will host a Career Fair in Lake Forest […]
City Council Notes: February 4, 2025 Public Comments
City of Fullerton City Council meeting February 4th, 2025 Public Comments. Todd Harrison: Some time ago, around the middle of last year, the City Council established the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Unfortunately, […]
