Fullerton resident Roger Janke, 28, has been charged by the Orange County District Attorney with a hate crime for throwing rocks at a 38-year old Asian woman and her six-year-old son, cracking […]
Fullerton Market Returns
The Downtown Fullerton Market is back. Starting April 8 residents are once again able to enjoy once again farm fresh, seasonal produce, fresh bread, honey, pre-packaged foods, flowers, and more. Thursdays 4pm-7:30pm […]
OC Move into Orange Tier Allows More Social and Economic Activity
Orange County moved into the Orange Tier of the state of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy on April 1. The Orange or “Moderate” Tier is the second to the least stringent […]
Mass Shooting in Orange Leaves Four Dead, Including a Child
This article was last updated on April 3. A mass shooting in the city of Orange on Tuesday, March 31 left four people dead, including a 9-year-old boy. The suspect has been […]
The Downtown Report: Early April
Easter Egg Hunt We are never too old for one, especially when the big kids can get in on the action too. Beginning Saturday, March 20, spring began with a Fullerton Loves […]
Gov. Newsom Announces April 15 End to All Vaccine Eligibility Restrictions for Adults
Governor Gavin Newsom announced from an AltaMed clinic in Santa Ana on March 25 that, based on greater volumes of vaccines expected in the coming weeks, by the middle of April all […]
Young Observers: Early April Edition
In my school, most of my classmates are Asians. With the recent spate of anti-Asian hate crimes, I conducted a survey among my Asian friends in Fullerton on how this has affected […]
Car Rally in Support of Immigration Rights
La Voz Latina is a Spanish/English column written by local volunteers to give voice to members of Fullerton’s Spanish-speaking community. Several local Orange County organizations—CHIRLA, LGBTQ Center, OCCCO, St. Philip Benizi Catholic […]
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers and Support
Fullerton Meals on Wheels, the organization that provides meals for homebound residents, has been affected by a lack of volunteers. “We are double-delivering on Mondays because we had a shortage of volunteers,” […]
Coalition Protests Fullerton Police Killing of Hector Hernandez
Over 30 supporters of Fullerton resident Hector Hernandez who was shot and killed by Fullerton police last May, held a protest on Tuesday, March 16 to demand justice for what they say […]
Fullerton Friendship Trees Have Roots in Sister City Program
Passing by City Hall on Highland, it’s easy to miss the trees planted alongside the building. Upon closer inspection, you may notice large signs in front of a few of these trees, […]
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva hosts ‘Stop Asian Hate’ Press Conference
Surrounded by attendees, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva stood in front of Fullerton City Hall for a Stop Asian Hate press conference, which took place on March 20 at 3pm. Quirk-Silva was joined by […]
Council Discusses Allocation of Nearly $35 million in Federal Relief Funds to Fullerton
The city of Fullerton will receive nearly $35 million in federal relief funds as part of the recently-passed American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed by President Biden on March 11. The […]
‘Pastoral California’ Mural and YMCA Sign Designated Local Landmarks
Two local icons of history and culture, the “Pastoral California” mural at Fullerton Union High School and the neon YMCA sign (visible from Harbor Blvd. near St. Jude Medical Center), received official […]
New Model for Sustainable Energy Moves Forward
Understanding the Orange County Power Authority A new electric power utility entity, the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), was formed in December 2020. Irvine is footing the bill for startup costs and […]
Young Observers: Mid March Edition
For students in junior high and high school, this month is the time to register for courses for summer and next school year. Opportunities are even better for high school students because […]
Rise in Hate Incidents Against Asian Americans Sparks Calls for Solidarity
Since the beginning of the pandemic, hate incidents targeting Asian Americans have surged as a result of the negative stigma linking the coronavirus with China. Over 600,000 Asian Americans make up the […]
City Council Holds Housing Plan Study Session
The Fullerton City Council held a Special Meeting on March 9 to review the latest iteration of the City’s Housing Plan, as presented by Director of Community and Economic Development Matt Foulkes. […]
Orange County Moves to Less Restrictive Red Tier
The county of Orange announced on Friday, March 12 that effective March 14 OC would move into the Red or “Substantial” Tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy (covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy). The four-tiered […]
After Losing Child to Neuroblastoma, Family Starts Fundraiser
Fullerton resident Daniel Bustle was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was 3 years old. “He wanted to lay down all the time, was crankier than usual, and didn’t want to eat,” his […]
The Downtown Report: Mid March Edition
Wow, it has been some time since there was this much energy in our Downtown. Walking around, it was palpable. Maybe it’s the approach of Spring, but more likely, it’s a sense […]
Officers Fired Over Kelly Thomas Death Abandon Appeals to Get Jobs Back
Former FPD officers Jay Cicinelli and Joseph Wolfe, who were fired over their involvement in the beating death of Kelly Thomas in 2011, have both abandoned their appeal to get their jobs […]
Council Delays RV Parking Enforcement as Community Leaders Seek to Help Find Humane Solutions
Many members of Fullerton’s faith and nonprofit community showed up to speak at the March 2 Fullerton City Council meeting to urge a delay of enforcement of ordinances that would criminalize those […]
Fullerton Historic Districts Recognized
The city of Fullerton has 16 residential areas that are designated Historic Districts. They are of similar age and styles of housing, layouts of streets and alleys, building setbacks, and associated public […]
Local Art Galleries Offer In-Person and Virtual Experiences
Local art galleries are responding in creative ways to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some current exhibits, both in-person and virtual, with information about how you can experience the shows. “The Persistence […]
Young Observers: A Tribute to Our Furry Heroes
Friday, March 13, 2020. This was the last time I set foot inside a classroom. When I left school that day I had no idea that I wouldn’t be making trips to […]
With Scambray’s Retirement, FJUHSD to Choose a New Superintendent
Last month, Dr. Scott Scambray, Superintendent of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, officially announced his retirement as of June 2021. Replacing the superintendent is a multi-step process that requires input […]
An Interview with State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Sharon Quirk-Silva, who has previously served as Mayor of Fullerton, is today a member of the California State Assembly, representing the 65th District, which includes portions of north Orange County, including Fullerton. […]
Una nueva esperanza para nuestra comunidad inmigrante
La Voz Latina es una columna en español. La Voz Latina is a Spanish language column (English translation below). Hay buenas noticias para los defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes este […]
The Downtown Report: Early March Edition
Gem of a Gym Updates are promised and promises are kept, so here we go with some info regarding the long-awaited new gymnasium at our downtown Fullerton High School. Wow. Check the […]
Elected Officials Host Virtual Town Hall Meetings to Urge Vaccinations
Since mid-February the overall number of Fullerton residents who have died from COVID-19 has risen from 193 to 242. Of those deaths, 84 have occurred in Skilled Nursing Facilities—up from 73 two […]
Those Living in RVs Face Precarious Situation
People living in their RVs in Fullerton face an uncertain future as City officials and the police have been trying for the past few months to find ways to prevent them from […]
New FUHS Gym Nears Completion
The new gymnasium at Fullerton Union High School is well underway, and anticipated to be completed by April. The gym faces Lemon St., next to the stadium. State inspectors condemned the old […]
The City’s Barrancas and Floods in Fullerton’s Past
Since Southern California usually has quite a lot of rain around this time of year, I thought it would be interesting to look into a few of the past floods Fullerton has […]
Former FPD Sergeant Avoids Jail Time for Falsifying Police Report
Former Fullerton police sergeant Rodger Jeffrey Corbett, who faced felony charges for lying in a police report in 2016, was given a more lenient sentence (community service, a fine, and no longer […]
