Senate Bill 1244 (SB 1244) made progress on Tuesday after being approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee in an 8-0 vote. The bill, from Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), will broaden […]
Pathway to College: Assembly Higher Education Committee Passes Newman’s Dual Enrollment Bill
Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Set for PFAS
The EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS. EPA expects that over many years, the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately […]
County of Orange Honored with 20 Awards for Innovation and Achievement
National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded eight County of Orange departments with a collective total of 20 achievement awards on June 7, 2024, in recognition of various innovative county government programs. County […]
Talking Trash: Recyclables and Organic Waste
SUMMARY In 2016, the State of California enacted Senate Bill (SB) 1383, requiring counties, cities, and other organizations responsible for waste collection to coordinate with their residents to divert organic waste, including […]
2021-2029 Housing Element
Housing Element Updates The Housing Game Plan, also known as the 6th Cycle Housing Element, is a comprehensive plan committing to a diverse range of housing and affordability ranges for all of […]
City of Fullerton Fourth of July Celebration at the Downtown Plaza
Get ready for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration at the Fullerton Downtown Plaza located at 125 East Wilshire Ave. Join us for a day full of fun, festivities, and fireworks as […]
Letter from a Local Hero, Lupe Ramirez
It’s Lupe. My move to Denver was rushed as the new buyer needed to move in earlier due to the passing of her spouse. We missed a few final goodbyes and a […]
At Home with the Homeless: The largest roadblocks to housing for the unhoused
“Here in Casablanca, the fortunate ones, through money, influence, or luck, obtain exit visas and scurry to Lisbon and from Lisbon to the Americas. But the others wait in Casablanca…and wait…and wait…” […]
The 44th Annual Assistance League Taste of the Town
On a warm Friday evening in June, the lively sounds of rock and roll music, laughter, and lively conversation filled the air at Hangar 21 in Fullerton Airport. More than 650 people […]
Indivisible CA45 Calls for a Reproductive Rights Rally on Friday, June 21st
Indivisible CA45 will have a Reproductive Rights Rally on Friday, June 21st, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the corner of Imperial Hwy and State College. Bring friends and/or a […]
Fullerton College Art Exhibit: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Open through July 3, 2024 Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm or by appointment Monday through Thursday. As the world around us continues to […]
Law Enforcement’s Response to Mental Health Calls for Service
Summary Approximately 8.8 million Americans have a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorder, or major depression with psychiatric features.1 Almost half of these people are treated on a given […]
Out of My Mind: How Can We Hope to Communicate if Words Have No Fixed Meaning?
We seem to live in an Alice in Wonderland world where words have neither intrinsic nor permanent meaning. A word means what I say it means…today. Tomorrow, I might change the definition […]
Fullerton Bicycle Forum: How you can make Fullerton safer for bicyclists
Anjali Tapadia, a bicycle enthusiast and Fullerton Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra held a Bicycle Forum on June 13, 2024. Ms. Tapadia gave a presentation along with OC Power Authority, the Fullerton […]
Rest in Peace Ann Elizabeth Sparks 1935-2024
Ann Elizabeth Sparks, 88, died May 27, 2024, at Park Vista in Fullerton. She is survived by her children, Cindy Sparks, Karen Stewart, Larry Sparks, and Jim Sparks, her brother Robert Brunskill, […]
Rest in Peace Craig Hostert 1958-2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Craig Hostert, a man of love, courage, and accomplishment. Craig’s soul was delivered to heaven on May 23, 2024, leaving […]
Rest in Peace Janet Marie Pickering 1936-2024
Janet Pickering, a beloved member of the Fullerton community, passed away peacefully at age 88 on May 23, 2024, in Fullerton, CA, where she resided at Morningside of Fullerton. Her family held […]
Rest in Peace Marie S. Cushman 1926 – 2024
Marie’s passing leaves a void in the lives of her three beloved sons, Thomas (Robin), Richard (Margaret), and Robert (Aileen); three grandchildren, Richard (Jaime), Andrew (Lindsay), and Valerie (Lance), nine great-grandchildren, her […]
Finance & Audit Committee Meeting Agenda June 27, 2024
California High-Speed Rail Authority Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Agenda June 27, 2024, 8:30 am Main Location: Los Angeles Marriot Burbank Airport Hotel Pasadena Room, 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 […]
County of Orange Invests in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services at New Be Well OC Irvine Campus
Set to open in 2025, the campus will serve children, adolescents, adults, and families. The County of Orange Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Mind OC, the […]
Congressman Lou Correa Statement on 12 Year Anniversary of DACA
Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) released the following statement on June 14, 2024, marking 12 years since the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “Tomorrow marks 12 years since […]
Fullerton Police Officers Involved In Officer Involved Shooting
Fullerton Police Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call on June 15, 2024, at 5:04 am regarding a male armed with knives and threatening people in the 200 block of E. Imperial Hwy. The reporting […]
Video Observer: Hiking Through Hillcrest Park History on Fullerton Heritage Walking Tour
This May, in celebration of National Preservation Month, Fullerton Heritage hosted free historic walking tours of downtown Fullerton and Hillcrest Park. Their tours are typically $5, so I decided to take advantage […]
Healthy Awareness: Making Marriage Work
Marriage, like all partnerships, requires effort. In the United States, an estimated 50% of marriages end in divorce, and about 33% find it challenging to maintain romantic relationships. As I look back […]
CSU Fullerton College of Business and Economics Breaks Ground on Landmark Hall
An exciting new chapter in the life of the Cal State Fullerton College of Business and Economics dawned on June 5, as more than 100 alumni, friends, donors, faculty, and staff gathered […]
Orange County Power Authority Announces E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program
The Orange County Power Authority’s new E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program is aimed at promoting safe e-bike usage among our valued customers aged 18 and above. This initiative provides participants with the […]
Fatal Traffic Collision Involving DUI Driver
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to W. Orangethorpe Ave. and S. Gilbert St. at approximately 9:45 p.m. on June 12, 2024, regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon […]
Collision Involving Police Vehicle
A Fullerton Police Officer was managing traffic on June 13, 2024, at 12:04 a.m. at the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave and Courtney Ave following a deadly traffic accident earlier in the […]
Young Observers mid-June 2024
National Observances: National Little League Baseball Week – June 10th to June 16th by Mateo, 10th grade Baseball, considered the national pastime of the United States, originated in the mid-1800s. The Little […]
School District Notes: June 4, 2024: Fullerton School District Highlights
Celebrations Fullerton Elementary School Management Association (FESMA) President Mike McAdams presented Kids Fish On art awards. Kids Fish On is a nonprofit organization offering all children the chance to learn and experience sports fishing. Through art […]
School District Notes: June 4, 2024 meeting: Local Control Accountability Plan
Local Control Accountability Plan In June, the Fullerton elementary and high school districts each approve an annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Over ten years ago, a per-student-based education funding program called […]
The Fox Theater Opens to the Public on June 21st
It has been 20 years since an anonymous donor, known as “Clarence” to the community, saved the Fox. The theater had been closed for 37 years and was in disarray until now. […]
Resolution of the 2021 strike with Republic Services in Fullerton
Resolution of Strike Matter with Republic Services: Community Event Services to Benefit Fullerton Dear Fullerton Resident, As you are aware, there was a disruption in services in late 2021 which was due […]
Cal State Fullerton Delegates to Elevate Black Students’ Success at CSU Juneteenth Symposium
Keynote speakers include investigative reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, scholar-activist Yaba Blay, and author Ibram X. Kendi. A delegation of 25 Cal State Fullerton students, faculty, staff, and administrators will attend the California State University’s […]
Young Observers: Early-June 2024
Life’s Lessons: It’s Getting Hot In Here by Erin, 9th grade This summer is one I have anticipated the most. I am going on a trip to Europe and a much-needed break […]
