Dan Nava, the long-time Fullerton resident, died peacefully at his home of 50 years on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Dan was 78 years old. Dan was born in Los Angeles and lived […]
Saying Goodbye to a long time Fullerton Resident, Dan Nava
Update on the Pines at Sunrise Village
Conversion of the 12-acre site at Euclid and Roscrans has begun with the removal of many of the old trees to make room for 169 units of The Pines apartment complex […]
John Doe identified after 25 years
A John Doe discovered 25 years ago in a remote area of southeastern Orange County has been identified through investigative genetic genealogy. On Aug. 29, 1998, a research biologist for the […]
Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”
The Maverick Theater begins its 2024 season with Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” directed by Brian Newell. “Amadeus” is a gripping drama and a wonderful celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When […]
Maple School Celebrates 100 Years! Part One: The Historic Journey
Maple School is turning 100 this year. An on-campus celebration is planned for April 24, 2024. This is a four-part series on the history of Maple School to the present. Built […]
At Home with the Homeless: The State of the Homeless Address
For the past month, our shelter has been undergoing an epidemic of “shelter cough:” no fever, nausea, or symptoms other than nasal congestion and loud coughing with the expulsion of phlegm. When […]
Out of My Mind: We Are at War: Iran & the Three H Axis of Resistance
We are at war with Iran. Unlike the “Phoney War,” from 1939 to 1940 between England and Germany, when war was declared but not fully engaged, today we no longer declare war […]
Balance & Change: What Makes a Good Partner?
The other day, I had an interesting conversation with a young woman contemplating marriage to her boyfriend. She asked me how someone knows if they have found the right partner and what […]
Healthy Awareness: What I Learned from “Barbie”
I was not going to see the movie Barbie because I thought it was for teenagers, which I am not. After hearing a presentation at Fullerton College, however, I decided that I […]
On the Fullerton City Council Agenda February 6, 2024
Item 13 is the biggie continued from December: changes to the noise ordinance. This discussion has been going on since at least 2009. The agenda report is eight pages of difficult-to-understand wording. […]
Heavy Rain Expected, Get Your Sand Bags
Heavy rain is headed our way this Sunday. The sandbag station is at Fullerton Public Works in the CNG Parking lot at 101 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA. The station is unmanned, […]
Marijuana dispensary raided
“On Feb 1, 2024, morning at approximately 1:20 am, officers responded to an assault that occurred in the 1100 block of E. Ash Ave. Detectives have been investigating the crime today, along […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon: Who is an Artist?
Our definition is someone who has chosen to create through an artistic medium and to craft a lifestyle. Today’s artists must be entrepreneurs and wear multiple hats – creators, marketers, managers, and […]
Video Observer: Past Forward Exhibition Examines History of CSUF Visual Arts Complex
See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Because a large portion of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts was and still is under construction, Marie-Andrée Chinchilla and Enrique Del Rivero, curatorial assistants […]
Regional Transit Providers Celebrate Transit Equity Day by Offering Free Rides on Rosa Parks Birthday Sunday, Feb. 4
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), in partnership with Metrolink, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), and San Bernardino […]
Fullerton Art Walk with Free Exhibit Admission Tonight & Opening at the Ranii Gallery
The collaborative spirit embedded in these artworks epitomizes the essence of the sister-city partnership between the Fullerton School District and Fukui, Japan. The featured art stems from an annual international art exchange […]
Fullerton’s Wednesday Book Club Turns 90 Years Old
Fullerton’s Wednesday Book Club Turns 90 Years Old We live in a rapidly changing world where new ideas, trends, and inven- tions are born at a dizzying pace. So it is lovely […]
Patricia Louise Vance Hopping 1930 – 2024
Patricia Louise Vance Hopping 1930 – 2024 Patricia Louise Vance Hopping, 93, passed away in Fullerton, California, on February 22, 2024, with her husband Richard by her side. Born on March 17, […]
California Presidential Primary Election Information You Need
All registered California voters will receive a mail-in ballot in this year’s California Presidential Primary Election. Voters can choose to return it by regular mail or by using a Drop Box from […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School Board Highlights & Commentary: January 9 Meeting
FULLERTON JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOARD HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary For more information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.org January 9 Meeting January was School Board Recognition Month, and the FJUHSD Administration started 2024’s first […]
Young Observers: Early February 2024
Book Review: Swiss Family Robinson by Tegan, 6th grade Swiss Family Robinson, a captivating classic by Johann David Wyss, takes readers on an unforgettable journey with the Robinson family. Through Wyss’ timeless […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot Program to Safeguard District 4 Orange County Renters is at Capacity
Initiative Aims to Prevent At-Risk Families From Falling Into Homelessness Vice Chairman Doug Chaffee announced on February 1, 2024, the launch of the $500,000 District Four Emergency Rental Assistance Pilot (ERAP) Program […]
Fullerton needs to build 13,200 more homes in the next eight years according to the Regional Housing needs Assessment
The 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) shocked member cities by requiring 1.3 million new housing units to be built by 2029 in the six-county region covered by the Southern California Association […]
Find Your District in Fullerton
Find your district by viewing the map or entering your address in the map search box. If you are unable to locate your district, please contact the Fullerton City Clerk at (714) […]
The Ron Kobayashi Trio
On a crisp Saturday night in Fullerton, many people warmed themselves under heat lamps in the outdoor area of Les Amis to listen to the jazz stylings of The Ron Kobayashi Trio. […]
Rotary Club of Fullerton commemorates 100 years of service by dedicating a clock to the City of Fullerton
The Rotary Club of Fullerton dedicated and presented as a gift to the City of Fullerton a free-standing 13 ft, 4-sided post clock located in the Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wednesday, […]
Congressman Correa Calls for Federal Investigations into Misuse of Public Funds by City of Anaheim
Today, following the California State Auditor’s release of its audit alleging improperly managed public funds by the City of Anaheim, Representative Lou Correa (D-Anaheim) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland […]
Downtown Report: Early February 2024
Big Loss Dave Waech was a fixture downtown, in particular at Villa del Sol. If you spent time there during the day, you were sure to see him roaming the courtyard, […]
Congressman Correa Announces Nearly $35 Million to Combat Homelessness in Orange County
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced nearly $35 million in federal tax dollars for over 25 projects from over ten organizations across Orange County that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people […]
Do you have an issue you would like to talk to a police officer about? Talk with an Area Commander
The Fullerton Police Department constantly strives to establish and maintain a level of trust and respect within the community while also providing a safe environment to live, learn, conduct business, and enjoy […]
The City of Fullerton recognizes Real Life Heroes for saving a child who stopped breathing
Christmas Eve at 10:48 PM, Fullerton PD officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of N Gilbert St regarding a baby not breathing. Officer Dearing remained calm and rushed into the […]
Read the Early February 2024 Issue
2024 Housing Element Updates
The Housing Game Plan, also known as the 6th Cycle Housing Element, is a comprehensive plan committing to a diverse range of housing and affordability ranges for all of our residents over […]
OC Power Authority Increases Discounts for its Basic Choice Plan and Raises Amount of Renewable Energy in Two Plans
A three to four percent discount on the Basic Choice plan generation rate will offer significant relief to all OCPA customers The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced this week that its […]
Hotel Workers at Aimbridge-Operated Sheraton Park Anaheim Strike with NAMM Underway
The strike comes days after workers announced a boycott of Aimbridge-operated hotels. On the first day of the NAMM show, one of the largest marketing events in music, hotel workers at the […]
