Council Member Nick Dunlap had no report. Mayor Fred Jung had no report. Council Member Jamie Valencia: Thank you all for being here this evening. I appreciate your attendance and look forward […]
City Councilmember Reports October 21, 2025
Fullerton City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Mills Act Contract
The Fullerton City Council will conduct a public hearing on November 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. regarding a Mills Act Contract for the historic property at 229 North Cornell Avenue. The council […]
Public Hearing Notice: Request for an exception to the front yard building setback requirement for a proposed addition at 309 North Wanda Place
The Community and Economic Development Department of Fullerton will hold a virtual public hearing regarding a Minor Exception request for a property located at 309 North Wanda Place. The meeting is scheduled […]
Notice of Public Hearing on an exemption to the maximum building height requirement at 433 West Jacaranda Place
The Community and Economic Development Department of Fullerton is holding a public hearing regarding a request for a Minor Exception concerning building height at 433 West Jacaranda Place. The meeting is scheduled […]
Fullerton to Consider Abandoning Portion of Commonwealth Avenue for Grace Ministries Parking
The Fullerton City Council will hold a public hearing on November 4, 2025, regarding the proposed abandonment and vacation of a segment of Commonwealth Avenue located south and east of 1747 West […]
Fullerton Elks Invite You to a Halloween Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the Fullerton Elks Lodge! On Saturday, October 25, 2025, attendees are encouraged to don their favorite costumes for a festive gathering featuring treats and fun. […]
HITS & MISSES: One Battle After Another: Two Hits
One Battle After Another is easily the most dazzling film of 2025—a tour de force pairing director Paul Thomas Anderson, at the height of his powers, with extraordinary source material: Vineland by Thomas Pynchon. At nearly three […]
OLLI Members Stage Peaceful Occupation of CSUF Administration Building in Protest of Proposed Relocation
In a show of solidarity and civic engagement, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Fullerton (CSUF) staged a peaceful occupation of the university’s administration building […]
FAST Intrasquad Meet Marks Exciting Season Launch
The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) officially kicked off its fall season with a spirited intrasquad meet, showcasing the talents of over 215 athletes. The event, which took place at the Janet […]
Young Observers: mid-October 2025
Mental Health by Olive, 10th grade Mental health, while just as important as physical health, is often overlooked. Close friends and family members may often be silently struggling with their mental health. […]
VIRTUAL Legal & Financial Planning Workshop
As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias continues to rise, planning for the future has become increasingly vital for affected individuals and their families. An upcoming program aims to provide […]
Seven Facts on Immigration that Every American Should Know (2025)
The following study is reprinted from the USC Equity Research Institute website: Data-driven research affirms the essential role that immigrants—regardless of legal status—play in strengthening the U.S. economy, enriching communities, and contributing […]
Four People Found Dead from Apparent Overdose at W. Wilshire Apartment Complex
Police arrived to an apartment complex on W. Wilshire in Fullerton after a 911 call at 11am Tuesday, Oct 21, by a man who reported four of his friends (a woman, […]
Irvine may lead action to safer nuclear waste storage at San Onofre: Will other cities join in?
September. 30, 2025 may mark the day communities in Southern California first took initiative to protect themselves from deadly nuclear waste stranded indefinitely at San Onofre. With Irvine Mayor Larry Agran […]
CSUF Plans to Move Older Learners to a Smaller Area Across a Busy Street
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) proposed relocating the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) community across State College Boulevard to Titan Hall as a solution to CSUF’s facility management issues. The speed of […]
Music, Bikeways, ICE relief and more on 5:30pm Tues, Oct 21 Fullerton Council Agenda
The Council meets at the City Hall Chambers at 303 W Commonwealth (at Highland Ave.) at 5:30pm. Public Comments are near the start of the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR (on the Consent Agenda […]
Elevated West Nile Virus Activity Detected in North Central Orange County
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has detected elevated West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in North Central Orange County. OCMVCD routinely traps mosquitoes to test for the presence of […]
Fullerton’s Noise Ordinance Draws Criticism from Musicians and Business Owners
Live music performance has an overwhelmingly positive impact on a city and helps bring in revenue. Amongst audiences, it bridges artificial borders between diverse groups of people. It attracts youth to music […]
“Eleanor’s Story: Life After War” – Fundraiser performance for Camino Immigration Services
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton presents this fundraiser performance by award-winning theatre-maker Ingrid Garner. This internationally acclaimed hit is a standalone sequel to her grandmother Eleanor Ramrath Garner’s best-selling memoir, Eleanor’s Story: An American […]
Video Observer: Lillian Yaeger Haunts Her Former Home
Local shop owner John Reed has stories to tell about the ghost of Lillian Yaeger, one of Fullerton’s pioneering businesswomen, who supposedly never left her former home. Le Potager, a lovely two-story antique boutique, is considered by the North […]
Trump Executive Orders Follow Project 2025 Instructions
During the presidential campaign, Trump answered questions and posted on his social media that he knew nothing about Project 2025 and didn’t know who was behind it. This despite at least 23 […]
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The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-October 2025
CBD In Our Downtown? No, not that! The Central Business District, or CBD, is Downtown Fullerton. After many suggested places to get coffee outside downtown, it seems time to define where we actually are. […]
Local No Kings Protest Against Trump/Vance Policies
Citizens, from diverse backgrounds, united to communicate a powerful message—democracy belongs to all the people, not to any one individual or ideology. The residents of Orange County are determined to maintain their […]
No Kings Protesters Rally Against Administration Overreach in La Habra
According to the protest organizers approximately 3,500 demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Imperial and Beach Boulevard on Saturday to voice their concerns over what they described as severe overreach by the […]
1,000 Days to Go, LA Metro Powers Ahead Toward America’s Games
Major Milestones Met in Delivering Faster, more Accessible Transit System for 2028 Olympic, Paralympic Games With just 1,000 days until the world turns its eyes to the U.S. for the 2028 Games, […]
County Public Health Investigates Potential Local Spread of Clade I Mpox Following Third Case in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the possibility of a local spread of Clade I mpox cases after confirming its second case in an adult with no recent […]
Kaiser Nurses Protest for Staffing Safety Amidst Ongoing Negotiations
Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals braved the rain on October 14 to demand safe staffing levels and fair contract negotiations. The protest, organized by members of the United Nurses Associations of […]
Is Fullerton’s Year-Round Wednesday Certified Farmers Market at Risk?
The Certified Farmers Market at Independence Park on Valencia Avenue is open every Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, but its recent relocation has raised concerns about its future viability. Market […]
Cal State Fullerton to Host 7.0 Earthquake Simulator
State tour of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ simulator puts the spotlight on the Great California ShakeOut and earthquake preparedness The Cal State Fullerton Police Department, CSUF’s Office of Emergency […]
Opinion: Small Business either pay to play or stop at 10 pm says new noise ordinance
The recent noise ordinance proposed by the Fullerton City Council raises serious concerns for the local small business community. By imposing a strict cut-off for outdoor entertainment at 10 pm, the […]
O.C. Veterans Community Network and Resource Fair Set for October 17
The Orange County Veterans Community Network is gearing up for its highly anticipated Resource Fair, scheduled to take place on October 17, 2025, at Fullerton College. This event will run from 9 […]
The Centennial Project: An Immersive Experience One Hundred Years in the Making
As Co-Artistic Directors of the Electric Company Theatre, the incredibly multi-talented duo of Callie Prendiville Johnson and her husband, Brian Johnson, is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing an artistic vision […]
Senior Citizens Angry Over Eviction at Cal State Fullerton From Gerontology Facility, It Raised All the Funds to Build
Above: A few of the 1200 OLLI members pose for a photo. OLLI members were recently shocked to learn that the university plans to evict them from their current building and move […]
Downtown Restaurant Partners with Fullerton College Art Department to Display Student Artwork at Día de los Muertos Celebration
Madero 1899, a restaurant offering traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine, located at 111 N. Harbor Boulevard, will be hosting an event titled“Ritmos Del Corazon” on November 2, 2025. It’s a celebration of […]
