The 2023 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on December 19, 2023, and will be posted online with the Board of Supervisors’ Agenda. To view the […]
County of Orange to Release Annual Strategic Financial Plan to be presented to the Board of Supervisors on December 19
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement, and Safe Homes and Communities. Each focus area highlights […]
Hits & Misses: NAPOLEON: Two Hits
From “Blade Runner” to “The Duellists” to “Thelma and Louise,” director Ridley Scott is fearless in the range of material he uses for his films. Especially challenging was his choice to make […]
Young Observers: Mid-December 2023
Did You Know?: Having Hiccups? Must be the Vocal Chords by Declan, 8th grade Hiccups, the annoying little sounds that interrupt our important dialogue, can inflict significant discomfort. Here is why this […]
What’s Trending?: Pursuit of Justice Inspiring Gen Z to Stop Vaping
At at least one point in their lives, everyone has stumbled upon the “The Real Cost” campaign advertisements — unsettling videos that aim to educate teens about the risks of tobacco products. […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Being real and finding meaning
The holidays are here. That sentence can be met with a smile or a groan. Or both. Yes, the holidays can be very stressful. Yes, they can be very joyful. The bottom […]
Open Letter: Fullerton City Council needs to do more for CSUF
I am writing to ask that, as a city, we do more to support the university that calls Fullerton home. CSUF is the largest California State University campus, and we, as students, […]
On the Agenda: City Council Meeting December 19, 2023
Christmas is almost here, and so is the Grinch. A week before Christmas, the Council has a surprise for you. You might want to change your plans for Tuesday evening. But first, […]
Healthy Awareness: Let’s Talk About Estrangement
Once Thanksgiving gets here, the days fly by, and the rest of the holidays are quickly upon us. This is the time to get together with neighbors, friends, and family. Trying to […]
Celebración de la Instalación de Cámaras CCTV en los Parques Woodcrest y Richman
Celebración de la Instalación de Cámaras CCTV en los Parques Woodcrest y Richman Líderes y defensores de la comunidad celebraron la instalación de cámaras CCTV en los parques Woodcrest y Richman el […]
Shade Equity in Fullerton
For the last 41 years, Fullerton has been recognized as a “Tree City USA,” but the previous extensive inventory was completed in 1998. Tree inventories tally both city-owned and private trees, identify […]
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary: 2023 Simon Scholars
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary: 2023 Simon Scholars The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board More information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.net The FJUHSD Trustees honored eight Simon Scholars at the […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Your past does not have to define you
For this installment, in the spirit of the season, I am going to indulge myself and make this one all about me. I’m going to tell you the way it is, and […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-December 2023
2023 In Review Once again, an artificially designated “New Year” is nearly upon us, so we look back at what took place, what we did, what we did not do, and what […]
The Fate of $1.78M Urban Greening Grant is Postponed
In what seemed to many as a delay tactic, Council Member Bruce Whitaker asked to postpone the discussion about what to do with the $1.78M Urban Greening Grant. Council Member Nick Dunlap […]
City Council Notes: December 05, 2023
City Council Notes 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 […]
Latino Majority District 5 Disenfranchised Again
Fullertonians across the political spectrum have lost faith in the City Council’s three-person majority. The proceedings of the December 5 City Council meeting reinforced residents’ belief that ‘The Three’ (Jung, Dunlap, Whitaker) […]
Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap
Men Earned More Than Women Even When They Had Bachelor’s Degrees in the Same Field Even among bachelor’s degree holders in the same field of study, women generally earned significantly less than […]
Read the Mid-December 2023 E-edition
Read: Community Voices, City Council Notes, Downtown Report, Young Observers, Education, Out of My Mind, At Home with the Homeless, and more. Click Here
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early December 2023
The Charleston The very tall gentleman with flowing white hair and a cowboy hat was taking in the room. He looked overwhelmed, so I went over and asked him what was up. […]
29TH Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available, offering a comprehensive assessment of Orange County’s children’s health, economic well-being, education, and safety. The following areas […]
A Weekly Car Show Event Attracted Close to 1,000 People with Vehicles
Gasoline & Caffeine OC Car Club hosted a Toy Drive for underprivileged kids on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Mr. D’s Diner, Bakery, and Bar at 126 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Placentia. […]
Open Letter: Why we need to do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones
I am writing to strongly request that we do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones. We have alluded to this at Active Transportation Committee (ATC) meetings. At […]
On the Agenda for December 5 City Council Meeting
Item #5: UNION PACIFIC TRAIL PHASE TWO RECONSIDERATION (part of the national Rail to Trail project) City Council considered Union Pacific Park trail options on August 15, 2023, and voted 3 -2 […]
Fullerton Museum Center hosted the annual Tree and Menorah lighting in downtown
The Fullerton Museum Center hosted the winter market and tree & menorah lighting ceremony downtown Fullerton on Saturday, December 2. The center’s Winter Market included local vendors, performances, arts and crafts for […]
City Council Notes: Tuesday, November 21 Meeting
UP Trail Council Majority vs Residents Continues All council members were present, and the chambers were about a quarter full, with the great majority of residents there to plead once again for […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon
Gift Art for the Holidays “Art is a personal gift that changes the recipient. The medium doesn’t matter. The intent does.” – Seth Godin, author/educator. Here come the holidays! Many cultures honor […]
New Education Laws
Every October, the Governor of California signs bills into law or vetoes them. This year, Governor Newsom considered over a thousand pieces of legislation and approved 891 new laws, many centered on […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: A Prayer of Thanksgiving
In the spirit of the holiday season and memoriam of William S. Burroughs, one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, I offer up this prayer of thanks for the following: […]
Short Story: Clay
Unedited Version Malverice Academy had been officially closed for thirteen days, and the following morning it would finally be reopened. Hugo Reymond had found himself being the only student at Malverice so […]
Representative Lou Correa on Efforts to Expel George Santos
Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “Voting to expel one of my democratically elected colleagues is a serious matter. Sadly, the Ethics Committee’s report against Rep. Santos is nothing […]
OC Supervisor Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Sewage Spill in Laguna Beach
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley released a statement following news that an estimated 94,500 gallons of raw sewage spilled in Laguna Beach due to a break in a forced main sewer line. […]
Young Observers: Early December 2023
College Preparation: Now is the Time to Apply to Free Pre-College Summer Programs by Francine, 12th grade As a high school junior last year, I envisioned experiencing college life through a pre-college […]
ArtTrippin’ with Fullerton Professor Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin
ArtTrippin’: Dr. Megan Lorraine Debin Guides Viewers on a Transformative Journey Through Art, History, and Culture Embark on an exhilarating adventure with ArtTrippin’, a captivating edutainment series that transcends the boundaries of […]
Gas Range Recall
The ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch RG gas range ovens can emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) while in use, posing a serious risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide […]
