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Fullerton City Council Notes, July 6, 2021
Matthew Leslie All Council members attending. It was reported that during Closed Session the Council had acted regarding an appeal of attorney fees in the City’s legal dispute with Air Combat U.S.A. […]
California Citizens Redistricting Commission to Host Communities of Interest Virtual Meeting for OC
SACRAMENTO, CA—On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) will host a Communities of Interest (COI) virtual hearing to capture community specific data that will help the Commissioners respect […]
A Potential Trail Along Fullerton’s Abandoned Union Pacific Tracks
Back in 2009, Brea community meetings were held to find a way to convert the city’s abandoned rails into trails for walking, running and biking, instead of places where people dumped trash […]
Fullerton Celebrates Fourth of July with Downtown Bike Parade
Residents celebrated the Fourth of July with a massive bike parade that drew hundreds. The parade, organized by Tim and Nancy Johnson and friends, began at the old CVS parking lot at […]
In the Heights: A Hit and a Miss
Opening on the Broadway stage in 2008, seven years before “Hamilton” made Lin-Manuel Miranda a household name, his rap opera “In the Heights” garnered attention from audiences and critics. It featured a […]
The Limits of Desegregation: A Story of Maple School (Part 4)
The following is part of an ongoing series about school desegregation efforts in Fullerton from the 1960s to today. The main focus has been on Maple Elementary School, which was closed in […]
Pooch Park Will Move to Brea Dam Park
Fullerton’s popular Pooch Park will move from the Hunt Library area to Brea Dam Park. The Park where dogs are allowed to roam freely within fenced areas under owner supervision has been […]
Arts and Community Events in July
Summer Concerts in the Park Fullerton Sports Complex 560 E. Silver Pine (off Bastanchury between Brea Blvd. and Harbor Blvd.) Wednesdays, July 7-August 4. 6:30-8:30pm. Free admission. Live music. Bring your family […]
Young Observers: July Edition
Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine yet? I received my first dose two weeks ago but not without feeling fear and anxiety. I knew, like any other vaccine or medicine, there could […]
The Downtown Report: July Edition
Busked Fortunately, that’s busked, not busted. An unnamed trio of local musicians took to the streets as buskers on the day we had hoped to hold Day of Music and fortunately, they […]
City Council Funds Museum Center for Partial Year
Following months of uncertainty about its future, the Fullerton Museum Center has received enough funding to operate on a reduced schedule through the rest of 2021. The City will also reimburse the […]
Fullerton Police Seize Hundreds of Pounds of Illegal Fireworks
Fullerton Police recently seized over 430 pounds of illegal fireworks from three different investigations, the department has revealed. According to FPD spokesperson Cpl. Billy Phu, the department’s Directed Enforcement Team monitored online […]
Arboretum to Reopen July 7
The Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton will reopen July 7 with summer hours, after it has been closed since spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the closure, the 26-acre […]
Applications for Planning Commission Vacancy Due June 24
Fullerton’s City Clerk’s Office will accept applications for an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission through 5:30 p.m., June 24. The appointing Council member will the be the 1st District’s Fred Jung, […]
The Limits of Desegregation: A Story of Maple School (Part 3)
This is a series about efforts to desegregate Maple Elementary School in Fullerton. Part 1 of this series told the story of efforts to desegregate Maple Elementary School in the late 1960s […]
Film Review: ‘Edge of the World’ Gets Two Misses
The story line will be familiar to many readers and movie goers. Real-life adventurer Sir James Brooke, played by Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, disembarked from a British ship when it anchored on a beach […]
Orange County Celebrates Juneteenth
After President Biden signed new legislation this month making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday, several celebrations took place throughout Orange County. Juneteenth (also called Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Emancipation […]
Young Observers: Mid-June Edition
After over a year of being “grounded” at home, I joined millions of Americans who went on vacation during the Memorial Day weekend. It seemed like the perfect time for a […]
Residents Share Experiences of Hate Incidents
Fullerton resident Gabriela Alejandra Reyes stood before Fullerton City Council on June 1 and told of the experience of someone walking up to her car and telling her to “go back to […]
Purple Flowering Jacarandas Blossom in Fullerton
With spring coming to a close and June Gloom creeping in, this is the time of year when people driving through Fullerton can see flowers blooming on the city’s jacaranda trees, creating […]
OC Grand Jury Releases Report Showing Benefits of Cannabis Legalization in Santa Ana
The Orange County Grand Jury released a report this month which hilighted the financial and social benefits of Santa Ana’s ordinance allowing retail cannabis dispensaries. “The action has added significant revenue to […]
The Downtown Report: Mid-June Edition
Discover Downtown on Foot The many videos that spotlight downtown businesses give anyone who has not actually walked every downtown street some great insight into what they are missing. A sign posted […]
Council Approves 2021/22 Budget
Council voted 3-1 (Zahra “no”) to approve the City’s 2021/22 budget at their June 1 meeting. During discussion of the budget, Councilmember Zahra expressed concern over the fact that the budget appropriates […]
City Seeks Input on Downtown “People Powered” Transportation
A plan to promote transportation alternatives to enable mobility and enhance the quality of life in downtown Fullerton is under way. The process has been funded by grants from Caltrans and the […]
California to Lift Many COVID-19 Restrictions June 15
Orange County has been in the Yellow “Minimal” Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy since late May, with an average daily case rate per 100,000 residents of just 0.8, […]
Korean War Memorial Construction to Begin in July
City council approved a final agreement with the Orange County Korean War Memorial Committee (OCKWMC) for development of the Korean War Memorial at Hillcrest Park adjacent to the Duck Pond (near Brea […]
Council Approves Annual Budget With No Funding for Museum Center
The Fullerton City Council has approved a City budget for 2021-2022 without any funding at all for the Fullerton Museum Center (FMC). The Museum has been closed since March 2020, and defunded […]
Raytheon to Install Extraction Pipes and Pumps to Remove Water Contaminants
City Council approved an agreement with the Raytheon Company that requires them to install pipes and pumps to treat groundwater contaminated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The Hughes Aircraft Company previously owned […]
Film Review: ‘The Dry’ Gets a Hit and a Miss
Australian director Robert Connolly sets this mystery/thriller in a small town in the middle of drought-stricken Australia, basing his movie on Jane Harper’s best-selling crime novel of the same name. The dry […]
Pride Flag Returned to Main Flagpole
After much public comment and discussion, Fullerton City Council decided to restore the Pride flag to the main flagpole outside City Hall at their June 1 meeting. The discussion was sparked by […]
Raymond Basin Designed for Water Conservation and Flood Control
Driving down Raymond Avenue, over the Riverside freeway, and continuing until it became East Street in Anaheim, I noticed a large fenced in area which reminded me of a dried-up lakebed, with […]
The Limits of Desegregation: A Story of Maple School (Part 2)
Part 1 of this series told the story of efforts to desegregate Maple Elementary School in the late 1960s and early 1970s, which was 98% Latino and Black. In 1972 the Fullerton […]
Del Crandall (1930-2021)
Our Hometown Hero was Outstanding, Yet Overshadowed & Underrated Imagine a town so rich in baseball history that a borderline Hall of Fame hometown player is often left out of the conversation […]
Council to Approve Budget on June 1
Fullerton City Council is set to approve its 2021/22 budget at their June 1 meeting. Prior to this, Council held two budget study sessions on May 12 and May 18. The proposed […]
