The City Council has announced the cancellation of its upcoming meeting scheduled for May 19. This marks an additional setback for the Council, which has already been operating under a reduced meeting […]
On a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown Fullerton, more than 60 residents gathered for the 2026 Annual CROP Hunger Walk. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple community event […]
For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the study (click here to […]
Fullerton’s Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee was supposed to help the city confront an immediate budget crisis. Instead, the committee’s majority rejected tax options, declined to identify the cuts needed to close […]
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Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the fifth case of measles reported by Public […]
As electricity bills continue climbing across California, consumer advocates and climate organizations are increasing pressure on major utility companies and state lawmakers to address affordability concerns that many families say are becoming […]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is providing this notice to make California communities aware of new information regarding air toxic contaminants. The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) released documents […]
In honor of the United States’ 250th birthday, the city of Fullerton is set to commemorate Memorial Day with a special ceremony at Loma Vista Memorial Park. The event will take place […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Mission Viejo are moving forward with an idea many residents in Fullerton have been asking for years: safer, more connected streets designed for […]
Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works will stop spraying countywide and instead observe the growth […]
Crews from the Fullerton Fire Department recently responded to a garage fire on Malden Avenue, between Malvern and Brookdale Place, on May 13, demonstrating just how critical fast action can be in […]
Exhibit gives a rare look into the personal life of the famed Natalie Wood, featuring her art, keepsakes and more. Fullerton, California, May 11, 2026: A rare opportunity to celebrate a Hollywood […]
The Fullerton City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances during its May 5, 2026, meeting, including a sweeping update to the city’s municipal code and new restrictions on the sale and distribution of kratom products. […]
The Fullerton Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee will meet on Thursday, May 14, at 6 pm in the City Council Chambers at Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. The agenda includes […]
Two Fullerton students have been recognized for academic achievement at Southern New Hampshire University after being named to the university’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The university announced that Carolanne Carden and Kathryn […]
The County of Orange (County) will host a virtual media webinar to announce and discuss the results of the 2026 Point In Time (PIT) Count, the countywide count and survey of people […]
Nearly 158 mothers gathered on May 11 for a festive Mother’s Day celebration at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods during a community event organized by Egleth Nuncci. The celebration brought together […]
The Climate Action Campaign put together a panel of clean energy advocates on May 11 at the California State University, Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to discuss pollution, renewable energy programs and […]
A University of California, Riverside preclinical study is shedding light on a long-observed but poorly understood phenomenon: chronic cannabis users tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing […]
As high school seniors across Orange County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. […]
Fullerton updated its long-term water management strategy through the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a state-required document outlining projected water demand, supply reliability, and drought preparedness through 2050. The city council […]
The Fullerton City Council has officially canceled its meeting originally scheduled for May 19, delaying discussion on several major public issues facing the city. Among the postponed agenda items were information related […]
McAulay and Wallace Mortuary welcomed guests on May 3 for a special community celebration honoring 100 years of the historic Fox Theatre Fullerton and the musical legacy that helped shape Fullerton’s cultural […]
In 2021, the City of Fullerton received approximately $1.7 million in state funding to construct a trail along a city right-of-way corridor. The corridor bordered properties owned by local political donor Tony […]
As Fullerton faces mounting financial pressure, housing battles and ongoing audit concerns, an increasing number of public meetings across the city government are being canceled — even as elected officials continue receiving taxpayer-funded […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 12:00 to 12:30 pm Online via Zoom A growing number of older women are experiencing homelessness for the first time later in life, often following unexpected changes in […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) grant initiative that will provide up to $50 million in competitive grant funding to as many […]
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside guest vocalist Crystal Clulee. The event on Sunday, […]
Fullerton School District has been awarded a $525,000 Innovation Grant from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) to expand its Tiny Home Project, an innovative program where middle school students design […]
The City of Fullerton is staring down a $13.7 million budget deficit. Residents wouldn’t necessarily know that from the optics, with Fullerton set to host a State of the City reception next […]
In the first quarter of 2026, 12 California attorneys were disbarred, and 17 others were suspended or placed on probation, the State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) announced […]
June 2: PRIMARY ELECTION 2026 Key Dates •May 4: Your county elections office begins mailing out June 2 primary ballots. You can also pick up a ballot (or vote) at an Early […]
At Lemon Park, on a weekday morning in late April, I met with Parks and Recreation Coordinator Aimee Aul, who leads the “Discover Fullerton on Foot” walking tours for the City of Fullerton. We had a conversation about the structures and murals around Maple Elementary’s campus, and discussed how last […]
