Okay, you have had a major goal, perhaps planning a wedding, a career goal, or buying a house, and you just achieved it! Congratulations! After the celebration, there is often a sense […]
Balance and Change: After achieving a goal, what is next?
Local Fullerton physician-scientist pioneers eye disease study in space
Hema Ramkumar, MD, an ophthalmologist and physician-scientist based in Fullerton, is launching a groundbreaking study on an eye disease called macular degeneration – into space. As a local physician-scientist and founder of […]
Young Observers: Mid-February 2024
What’s Trending?: Fall From Stardom by Irene, 12th grade In light of the Internet’s obsession with true crime podcasts and television series, 32-year-old Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Dec. 28, 2023 release from the Chillicothe […]
Second Harvest Food Bank Partners with Pathways of Hope at the Client Choice Food Pantry
Ray Poucher, a regular client at Pathways of Hope, shops the client choice pantry. Second Harvest Food Bank and partner Pathways of Hope gave an inside look at their innovative client choice […]
At Home with the Homeless: Part V: The War on Opioid Users Continues
“The essence of fanaticism lies in the desire to force other people to change: the common inclination to improve your neighbor, mend your spouse, engineer your child, or straighten up your brother, […]
New Study Finds High Home Prices and Rents Mean Rising Number of Young Adults Living With Parents
The number of young adults ages 18 to 29 that live with their parents and relatives is growing thanks to unaffordable home prices and high rents nationwide, a recent study shows. The […]
OC Animal Care Hosts FREE Microchip Clinic for Dogs and Cats
OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Microchip Clinic for residents of our contracted service cities and the County’s unincorporated areas, tailored to our beloved dogs […]
Second Harvest Food Bank and partner Pathways of Hope opened the doors to a new food pantry in Fullerton
Second Harvest Food Bank and partner Pathways of Hope opened the doors to a new food pantry in the city of Fullerton last week and provided an inside look at their innovative […]
Out of My Mind: Human Evolution: Batteries Not Included
Robots will not replace me! The fear that we’re building our replacements is unfounded. We are building our replacement parts. Robots aren’t coming to get me. I’m absorbing them into my body. […]
Healthy Awareness: What Does Love Have to Do with it?
Recently, I was at my book club, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin was the book of discussion. The main character, Sadie, was interested in the fact that she […]
Update: Elderly Couple File Appeal with Help from Local Law firm
The Thakur Law Firm filed an appeal in the OC Superior Court on behalf of Sam and Wha Kim, stating that the elderly Korean-American couple, who speak very little English, were deprived […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School Board: February 6, 2024 Meeting
The FJUHSD Trustees celebrated Career Technical Education (CTE) Month at the February 6 board meeting, honoring La Habra High School’s Emergency Response Pathway Instructor, Jeff Breier, and three La Habra High School […]
On the City Council Agenda for February 20, 2024
There is a study session at 4:30 pm to discuss implementing SB 1383. The California Senate Bill 1383 is a statewide effort to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) emissions by reducing organic […]
City Council Notes: February 6, 2024 Meeting
City Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com • City Hall is […]
Important OC Department of Education School Board Election March 5, 2024
Essential Information: This election is a “one and done” election. The results in March are final, with no run-offs. The ballots will arrive in early February, and OCDE School Board candidates will […]
A Tribute to Sharon Lang Beedle 1931 – 2024
Sharon Lang Beedle, long-time resident of Fullerton, died at her home in Sunnycrest Senior Living, Fullerton, on December 24, 2023, after a short illness. She was 92 years old. Her husband of […]
Rest in Peace: Albert F. Franco 1935 – 2024
Albert F. Franco passed away peacefully at his home in Fullerton on January 11th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 18th, 1935, in Camarillo, Ca. to Florencio […]
There is no Emergency Cold Weather Shelter in Fullerton
When the “hurricane that never happened” was predicted, there was no emergency shelter for the homeless in place in Fullerton. We have been experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms, as well as 48-degree […]
Fiddler on the Roof plays at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center through March 6
Tradition! Entering its exciting third season, The Electric Company Theatre (The Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s resident theater) brings the beloved and Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof to its stage, and ECT’s interpretation […]
North Orange County ROP Celebrates 2024 Employees of the Year & OCDE’S 2025 Teacher of the Year Nominee
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Employee of the Year Award and the 2025 Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Teacher of the Year Nominee! As California’s premier provider of career […]
Chapman University presents the Huell Howser Archives at John Wayne Airport
Chapman University presents the Huell Howser Archives at John Wayne Airport in an exhibit running from February 2, 2024, to May 1, 2024. Huell Burnley Howser, born October 18, 1945, in Tennessee, […]
Correa Votes Against GOP Attempt to Put Consumer Protections at Risk
Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) voted against the Republican-led Unlocking Our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2024 and released the following statement on February 15, 2024: “I remain concerned about eliminating the requirement […]
Senator Newman Champions SB 1244 to Empower High School Students with Greater Access to Community College Courses
Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) introduced Senate Bill 1244 (SB 1244) on February 14, 2024, to facilitate greater access to community college dual enrollment programs for high school students across California. SB 1244 […]
Fisler School Teacher Named ParentingOC 2024 Top Teacher
Fullerton School District (FSD) is excited to announce that Elizabeth Ellison, an English teacher at Fisler School, has been named the ParentingOC 2024 Top Teacher. Ms. Ellison teaches 7th and 8th graders […]
U.S. Navy Showcasing SEAL Virtual Reality Experience at Troy High School
Seeking top students for STEM careers and the Navy’s $180,000 ROTC Scholarship Navy Outreach and Diversity leaders will visit Troy High School in Fullerton, CA, today, Tuesday, Feb. 13, in search of […]
Friends of the Fullerton Public Library Book Sale Raises over $10K in sales
At its February two-day book sale, the Friends raised over $10,000. All proceeds from the sale are donated to Fullerton Public Library. The sale was held on Friday the 9th and Saturday […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-February 2024
H2 Whoa Yes, the big story all over Southern California and beyond was and continues to be rain, rain, and a lot more rain, and of course, there are areas in and […]
Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Pedestrian on Basque and Orangethorpe
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of South Basque Ave and West Orangethorpe Ave regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately […]
In Case You missed It: Israel/Gaza
ISRAEL 2023 • October 7, 2023: Hamas attack kills over 1,200 people in Southern Israel; thousands were injured, and 230 were taken hostage, including children; 31 hostages are believed to have died. Citizens […]
Perspective on Black History Month
Since 1976, when February was officially recognized in the U.S. as Black History Month, critics of the observance have run in two general directions – those who say focus on the […]
Fullerton Union High School acknowledged for remarkable contributions to Major League Baseball history
Mayor Dunlap presented a proclamation celebrating Fullerton Union High School’s remarkable contribution to Major League Baseball history. Fullerton Union High School has produced four pitchers who have thrown no-hitters in Major […]
AMERICAN FICTION: Two Hits
“American Fiction” is one of ten films nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award and has received nominations in several other categories. Writer/director Cord Jefferson has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, […]
Video Observer: Museum with the World’s Largest Collections of California Narrative Art to Open in Orange
Recently, I had a unique opportunity to tour the spaciously reimagined new home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art with art collector and philanthropist Mark Hilbert. […]
Part Two: Maple School Celebrates 100 Years!: Integrated to Segregated in 1958
Two Factors Leading to a Segregated School: Maple School was racially integrated since 1924 but became segregated after 1958. There were two contributing factors. Racially Restricted Covenants: One was racially restrictive covenants, […]
Read the Mid-February 2024 Issue
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