Eva Rodriguez, a first-year student at Cal State Fullerton majoring in psychology, was stopped by a woman while walking with friends around Uptown Whittier, the City’s historic tree-lined district, which gives the […]
Video Observer: CSUF Student Starts Petition to Save Trees in Uptown Whittier
Balance and Change: The Amazing Journey of Life
Spring has sprung! The rain has stopped. The temperatures are going up. Flowers are blooming. The world shakes off the winter blues every year and prepares for growth. We can learn a […]
In Case You Missed It: Gaza, May 22, 2024
• Ireland, Norway, and Spain will become the first European nations to recognize Palestine as a state on May 28. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/norway-spain-ireland-recognize-palestinian-state-live-updates-2024-05-22/ • International Criminal Court requests arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials […]
Food Insecurity Among the Overall Population in the United States
Today, Feeding America released its new national Map, The Meal Gap numbers for 2022, which shows proof that high food prices are increasing food insecurity in America. Across the country, people struggling with […]
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs celebrates first in-person meeting of OC Good Neighbor Task Force
The Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are excited to host the first in-person meeting of the OC Good Neighbor Task Force, which aims […]
Ronald S. Rochon Appointed President of Cal State Fullerton
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Ronald S. Rochon president of California State University, Fullerton. Rochon currently serves as president of the University of Southern Indiana. “I […]
Bill to Modernize and Diversify OC Board of Education Passes California Senate
The California Senate today passed Senate Bill 907 from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), which would expand the Orange County Board of Education (OCBOE) to seven elected members while aligning its elections with the November general election. Increasing representation […]
State Housing Officials Give Legislators Recommendations on How to Most Effectively Assess Future Housing Needs
“California’s Housing Future 2040: The Next RHNA” builds on decades of progress in unlocking opportunities for housing at all income levels statewide The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) published California’s […]
UCCE Master Gardeners Provide Fullerton Community with Free Gardening Expertise
The Fullerton Public Library will be hosting the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County in a series of gardening events beginning June 15, 2024, at 11:30 am in the Conference Center Room […]
Your Baby’s Amazing Brain Ribbon Cutting Party on May 21
Please join other wonderful supporters and influencers at a Ribbon ribbon-cutting lawn party to celebrate MOTAL’s new mobile exhibition, Your Baby’s Amazing Brain: Don’t Drop the Ball, on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, […]
Hundreds to March and Rally for Divestment from companies that support genocide in Gaza at CSU Board of Trustees Meeting on May 21, 2024
Hundreds of students and community members will converge at the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees meeting to call for divestment from entities committing genocide in Gaza. WHO: Hundreds of California State University […]
North Orange County Community College District Receives $2.6 Million to Deliver Student Stipends Through Hire UP Pilot Program
The North Orange County Community College District is pleased to announce that it was selected by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) as one of ten Districts in the state to […]
City Council Notes: May 07, 2024 meeting
Public Comments Several people from a group called Dare to Struggle advocated for homeless people who have faced some of the highest forms of injustice at the hands of the police. “To […]
Parks Junior High, tiny home presentation at Fullerton City Council
Eighth graders at Park Junior High, Annette Lee, Kyrsten Kim, Kaitlyn Choi, and Evelyn Lee, presented the Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Tiny Home Project at the Fullerton City Council meeting on May […]
First-of-its-Kind Project with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Brings Elementary School Through College Students Together for Habitat Restoration Research
The pilot project is a collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy, UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology and Inside the Outdoors. Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal: […]
Build the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
Donors of all blood types—especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets—are vital to people who depend on blood products for critical medical procedures. Every donation can help keep the […]
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Update
What’s going on in the district? Concern is growing among students and parents as many experienced and successful principals, teachers, and administrators have left the Placentia-Yorba Linda school district over the past year. These unexpected […]
Taste of Fullerton 2024
The annual Taste of the Town fundraising event by the Assistance League of Fullerton is back at Fullerton Airport’s Hangar 21 on Friday, June 14th. With this year’s theme, “Let’s Get Wild!,” […]
Fullerton City Council Agenda for May 21
There is only one item on the Revised Agenda: The Fullerton Emergency Operations Plan. According to the agenda packet, The Fullerton Emergency Operations Plan details emergency operations procedures, mutual aid agreements, resource […]
At Home with the Homeless: Shelter Woes, Part II: Electric Boogaloo
Ending the cycle of homelessness will require a multidisciplinary effort from government, religious, and mental health organizations. But part of the problem may be that some of these organizations have spread themselves […]
Fatal Traffic Collision – Seeking Witnesses
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to N. Harbor Blvd. and W. Whiting Ave. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 2:41 am regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle that crashed into a building. […]
Parks and Recreation Meeting May 13, 2024
Commissioners Present: Adrian Meza, Angela Lindstrom, Oscar Valadez, Erik When, Jozef Maldonado, and Douglas McKendry DEPARTMENT UPDATES-April Recap An RFP for Clark Park Sports Complex has been submitted to the county as […]
Unveiling of Colorful Collaborative Mural Celebrating School Community, Culture, and Inclusivity at Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School
Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School proudly unveiled a vibrant mural adorning its media center on May 16, 2024, which serves as a focal point of the school. This mural represents a […]
Hundreds of K-12 Fullerton Students Unite Together for Common Goal Starting May 18, 2024
Above is a video from last year’s FSD Fest. FSD Fest is a two-day conference for kids hosted by the Fullerton School District that brings together Fullerton students in grades K-12 in […]
Out of My Mind: Protests in the 60s & Today
I’ve never received so many requests to write about a topic as this: The current “horrifying” campus protests in comparison to our “righteous” protests of the ’60s. I did survive Civil Rights […]
Outdoor Classroom at Fullerton Union High School Looks for Community Support
The goal of the Outdoor Learning Lab and Native Garden is to create a dynamic outdoor learning space for science students in all levels of classes. We envision dividing up the learning […]
Fullerton Lion’s Club is celebrating 85 years this year serving Fullerton
The Fullerton Host Lion’s Club had its main annual fundraiser, the Charity Golf Putting Tournament, held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Golfer’s Paradise in Fullerton. Jennifer Baron was Chair of […]
America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide
Total solar installations have increased by five times since 2016 The United States has officially exceeded five million solar installations, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s clean energy transition. This milestone […]
Power in Nature Coalition Responds to Governor Newsom’s Revised Budget, Calls for Climate Bond
The Power In Nature Coalition responded to Governor Newsom’s revised 2024-2025 budget on May 16, 2024, by calling attention to the need for continued investment in programs that build climate resilience and […]
In Case You missed It: Student Protests 2024
Protesters at major universities worldwide are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US government military assistance to Israel, and divestment from Israel arms suppliers and other companies profiting from the […]
Patriots and Paws was presented a certificate of recognition from Fullerton Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra
At the Patriots and Paws 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition held at their Anaheim warehouse, Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra presented a certificate of recognition on April 27, 2024, for all they […]
Nurse Susan Sows Seeds of Joy at Woodcrest Elementary School
In honor of Nurse Appreciation Week this school year, Fullerton School District (FSD) is spotlighting Nurse Susan Cravello for helping spread warmth and joy at Woodcrest Elementary School. In 2022, Nurse Susan […]
Fullerton Resident, Adam Kraus, Currently Ranked #1 Karate Athlete in the Country Hopes to Represent the U.S. at the Pan American Karate Champion
“He’s like Iron Man, built from scraps in a cave.” That’s how a karate friend and fellow competitor describes 2023 National Karate Champion Adam Kraus. The 25-year-old Fullerton native is currently the […]
Local Researchers Hold FREE Memory Screening for Community on Thursday, May 16
Syrentis Clinical Research of Santa Ana is hosting a FREE memory screening for individuals 50+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease Syrentis Clinical Research will hold a free memory screening event on Thursday, May 16, for people aged 50 and above to increase […]
Healthy Awareness: How to Find Companionship When You’re Older
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. (2024), found love after turning 50, as did many of his clinical clients. He emphasizes three essential considerations when pursuing love and companionship. First, being older can provide one with […]
