Vince Buck is CSUF Professor Emeritus, Political Science Fullerton City Councilmembers have all been elected by district only since December 2020. The districts were first created in 2016, but now that the […]
City Redistricting: the politics behind the process
Korean War Memorial Unveiled
Hundreds of residents, veterans, families, visitors from Korea, and local leaders dedicated the new Orange County Korean War Memorial, located at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton on Veteran’s Day, November 11. “Today we […]
Council seeks alternatives for proposed south Fullerton trail
A proposed trail in south Fullerton along an abandoned railroad right-of-way became the focus of heated discussion and raised questions of conflicts of interest during the November 2 Council meeting. Back in […]
Fullerton Heritage Presents: Local Landmark – Russell House
Constructed in 1903, the impressive Colonial Revival home at 516 West Amerige Avenue was originally situated in the 100 block of West Commonwealth Avenue and then moved to its current location in […]
Gertie and Ernst
My father grew up in Germany in the Nazi time; our family is Jewish. My grandparents brought their family to the United States in 1935. However, many family members were left behind […]
As Fullerton Prepares Housing Plan, Affordability a Challenge and Opportunity
It’s no secret that housing is expensive in California. For long-time homeowners, rising home values have been a boon. But for the millions in California and the thousands in Fullerton who don’t […]
Fullerton’s 34th annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony November 11
Brigadier General Christopher Barra, Commander, 451st Expeditionary Sustainment Command, will be the patriotic speaker at Fullerton’s 34th Annual Veterans Day observance Thursday, November 11. The event, hosted by Fullerton American Legion Post […]
Fullerton: A “Preserve America Community”
Entering Fullerton city limits on Chapman Avenue, one sees a sign that says Fullerton is a “Preserve America Community.” It turns out that the Preserve America Program, a federal initiative developed to […]
Downtown Report: Early November Edition
Save the Ocean You may not have noticed storm drains around town, but anyone in Southern California knows just how much toxic waste we pour into our life-giving Pacific Ocean. In addition […]
Movement in the Garden
I love the contrasting foliage colors, the drought tolerance, and year-round dependability of succulents. But with their rigid water-filled stems and leaves, a succulent garden can appear somewhat static. California native wildflowers […]
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