The Electric Company Theatre brings Once, a captivating little Irish Indie musical, to the stage at the beautifully rustic venue, The Charleston, located in the historic Williams Building in downtown Fullerton. Once […]
The Electric Company Theatre Enchants with Heartfelt Performance of “Once”
Fullerton Marine Corps Veteran Selected as California’s Representative for the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project
A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Marine Corps Major (Maj) Larry R. Iverson Jr., Ph.D., will represent […]
Public Comments Dominated by ICE Incident Concerns at February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
There were over 40 public comments at the February 3, 2026 Fullerton standing-room-only City Council meeting – all but two comments concerned the January 22, 2026 ICE incident at the Highland PineTree […]
Fullerton Police Department Addresses Protocols Following ICE Incident
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations become more common in Orange County, the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) is reevaluating its protocols regarding interactions with federal agents. Recent developments came to light […]
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Predatory Online Scammers
Text of Legislation (PDF) Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA) have united to introduce the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act, legislation designed to combat the rampant issue of […]
EPA Approves 30-day Public Comment Period Extension for Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
EPA extended the public comment period for the proposed plan to contain and treat contaminated groundwater in Orange County until March 23, 2026. • EPA began the public comment period on January […]
Metropolitan Water District Board Approves Environmental Review for Pure Water So. Calif. Wastewater Recycling Plan
Statement from LA Waterkeeper: Metropolitan Water District board votes to move Pure Water So. Calif. wastewater recycling plan forward Board-approved environmental review document; next step is budget appropriation in April. The board […]
opinion: How Not To Run A City
In 2020, Fullerton voters were promised a reset. Candidates Fred Jung and Nick Dunlap ran against prior city councils, whom they accused of fiscal irresponsibility, deferred maintenance, and general mismanagement. Their message […]
All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Unveils Interactive Exhibit “Become a Work of Art” in Downtown Fullerton
Ever wanted to step inside a masterpiece? The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation has brought a touch of whimsy and wonder to Downtown Fullerton with its new interactive exhibit, […]
Free 2026 Tax Filing Services Available Through Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep Program
– Program helps families claim cash back, tax credits, and save on tax preparation fees – File in-person, online or at ‘Tea + Taxes’ community events – Orange County United Way is […]
Tax Fairness and the SBA: When Paying Into the System No Longer Counts
By Brian Choi / The Korea Daily / koreadailyus.com / Tax fairness in the United States has long been understood as a simple principle: those who work hard, pay taxes, and contribute […]
Fullerton Joins Anaheim in the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair
Black History Month kicked off in downtown Anaheim Saturday with the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair. Hundreds lined the streets along Anaheim Blvd. as the parade headed south from […]
Video Observer: Free Fullerton Fire Department Station Tours
I was scrolling through the City of Fullerton’s website when I discovered that local residents can see inside the Fullerton Fire Department’s historic Station 1, located at 312 East Commonwealth Avenue, […]
Confirmed Measles Case Visited Orange County While Infectious
Community urged to ensure immunity The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) received notification of a confirmed case of measles who visited Orange County (OC). While infectious, this individual visited the following […]
E-Bike Regulations Move Forward in Fullerton
The Fullerton City Council has taken steps towards implementing new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters, following the release of the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report, titled *E-Bikes: Friend or Foe*. […]
Placentia High School Students Rally Against ICE
Students from El Dorado High School and Valencia High School gathered today in Placentia to protest against the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The rally, marked by enthusiastic participation […]
Suspect Arrested in Indecent Exposure Cases in Fullerton
The Fullerton Police Department has arrested Marshall Leonard, a 73-year-old from Anaheim, in connection with two incidents of indecent exposure in the parking lot of a shopping center on W. Malvern Ave. […]
Fullerton High School Students Rally Against ICE in Peaceful Protest
Hundreds of students from Fullerton High School took to the streets on February 6, marching down Lemon Avenue to Chapman Avenue, then Chapman Avenue to Harbor Boulevard, and Berkley Avenue in a […]
Balance & Change: The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Life’s Small and Big Experiences
Adventures are some of my favorite things! Not all adventures have to be large and expensive. Yes, those are fun. I love adventures where I get to explore a part of the […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: The War on Dissent is also a war on education, literacy and reality
Librarians are the custodians and the guardians of the word. A literate, educated populace is one that can think for itself, draw its own conclusions about local, national and world events from […]
A Case Against ICE Illegal Actions in Minneapolis
The following is an excerpt of the judge’s discourse and entire transcript from several lawsuits brought against ICE and DHS for arresting/detaining citizens in Minneapolis without cause, sending them to detention centers […]
The Science Behind It: Making Medicine Make Sense
Even though medicine shapes nearly every part of our lives, the complicated workings behind the science of life remain hidden behind simplified and often misdirected assumptions that discredit its meticulous nature. News […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Tragic Lessons of Xenophobia
Cynically Using Immigration and Intimidation to Lead Us to Despotism I write this on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to a sincere commitment to two slogans that must be more than […]
Movie Review: The Testament of Ann Lee FINAL is a Hit and a Miss
As conventional drama, The Testament of Ann Lee lacks the familiar pleasures of tension, conflict, and a clean narrative arc. But as a meditation on an extraordinary woman and the Shakerreligious sect […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early February 2026
Good Vibes End The Year May as well use the exact words from longtime reader Steve. “I just got pulled over by the Fullerton Police for making a rolling stop through a […]
FPD Responds to Incident Involving Federal Agents and Armed Suspect
On January 22, officers from the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) responded to a call from a resident who reported seeing a male brandishing a handgun in her apartment complex. Upon arrival at […]
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Excitement Builds for A Day of Authors 2026 Event at Cal State Fullerton
Presented by ALPHA – an Auxiliary to the Assistance League of Fullerton The Assistance League Professional Humanitarian Auxiliary, known as ALPHA, is gearing up for its 33rd annual “A Day of Authors” […]
Community Rally and School Walkout Planned for February 6 in Placentia Against ICE and Controversial School Board Resolution
A community protest is set to take place outside the Placentia Police Department on February 6 at 10:30 am, coinciding with a school walkout organized by students from El Dorado and Valencia […]
Orange Community Arts Guild Presents “2%: A Celebration of Black Artistry.”
—Exhibit at Saddleback College and Pop-Up Exhibition in Placentia In honor of Black History Month, the Orange County Community Arts Guild (OCAG) proudly presents “2%: A Celebration of Black Artistry,” a compelling […]
Second Measles Case Confirmed in Orange County
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation today of a measles case in a toddler. At this time, there is no evidence of public exposure linked to this case. Health officials […]
Orange County Students Protest Against ICE Raids on National Day of Action
Hundreds of Fullerton Joint Union High School District students from La Habra and Sonora high schools left classes and marched to La Habra City Hall on January 30, joining the National Shutdown […]
EVENT: Poet Laureate Celebration at Fullerton Museum on Sunday, February 1
Join the Fullerton Museum for a special afternoon dedicated to poetry as they celebrate Orange County’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Gustavo Hernandez, on Sunday, February 1, from 2 pm to 4 pm. […]
Fullerton City Council Delays Amicus Brief in ACLU Lawsuit Amid Court Developments
The Fullerton City Council expressed its intention to support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit, Perdomo v. Nome, by voting on August 19, 2025, to issue an amicus brief. This decision […]
CINA conference attendees gear up to fight for local news
An alliance of independent publishers from across California comes together to address local news sustainability. Battling Goliath, a group of representatives from 50 independent newspapers across California gathered on Saturday, January 24, […]
