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 […]
UPDATE: Fullerton Police reported at 8:30pm, Friday Jan 23 that the final of eight suspects was taken into custody. Fullerton officers assisted with the traffic collisions and assisted the Anaheim Police Department […]
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, […]
Self-collection testing for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common cause of cervical cancer, is FDA-approved and does not require a pelvic exam. Patients and providers have hailed the practice as a better option […]
Pacifica High School Students – more than 50 of them- walked out of their final period class at 2 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 20, and began demonstrating on the corner of […]
A new family-friendly attraction, Check N’ Play, has opened its doors at Brea Mall, featuring a unique play café for children aged six and under and their caregivers. The official launch took […]
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 […]
The Southern California Youth Trumpet Ensemble, featuring five talented high school musicians, is making headlines this year as they prepare to compete in the semi-finals at the National Trumpet Competition. This marks […]
Residents of Fullerton are invited to an engaging author talk with local writer Linda Zohman Avellar, who will be showcasing her recently published debut novel, “Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.” The […]
Residents of Orange County aim to find unity and work to keep our freedoms intact and seek liberty for those in danger by federal agencies and actions by the Trump White House, […]
The Free Discussion Society is set to host an engaging community event inviting residents of Fullerton to share their thoughts and insights on the theme, “What does Fullerton mean to you?” Participants […]
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 […]
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower I hadn’t commented before on the lack of planning for extreme weather shelters in Orange County because the Observer and the Orange County Register seemed to […]
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 […]
The Phantom Projects Theatre Group is calling on the community to lend a hand at their volunteer event scheduled for Sunday, January 18, from 12 to 4 pm. This opportunity allows theatre […]
As elder fraud continues to escalate nationwide, the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) is significantly expanding its Elder Fraud Prevention education efforts across San Diego County, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, supported by a […]
In a bold response to the overwhelming dominance of large corporations, Erin Fangmann and Kate Marsh Lord, co-founders of Little Blue Cart, have officially launched the progressive online marketplace Little Blue Market, […]
As a teenager, Jason Wilson, now a history teacher, set out on a hiking trip with his father and brother. What began as a day of adventure quickly turned into a test […]
The other day, while walking through Craig Park, I passed a woman wearing a T-shirt that read, “I have an attitude.” This made me stop and think—what exactly did she mean by […]
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 California Independent News Alliance (CINA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent news media in the state, is gearing up for its 2026 Annual Meeting & Conference. The event, set for […]
After the holidays, there’s always an abundance of e-waste, whether that’s used or aging cell phones, old TVs and radios that people never thought to throw out, or old printers that […]
For more than six decades, the Fullerton Recreational Riders (FRR) have been a cornerstone of the local equestrian community, bringing riders, families, and horse enthusiasts together through gymkhana events, volunteerism, and a shared love of horses. […]
Troy High School’s instrumental music program is fairly diverse, encompassing marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. These programs are all alike in relative rigor, most if not all offering (and often requiring) […]
Approximately 400 people gathered at Fullerton City Hall on January 9 for a community rally aimed at protesting the recent killing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, as well as […]
School Schedules by Tegan, 8th Grade Some school districts return from winter break after two weeks. Others stay out closer to three. Most students and parents don’t think much about it until […]
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 […]
