Wes was born in Fullerton at Cottage Hospital on December 28, 1936. Wes’s parents were Hugh and Anne Warden, respectively, from Oklahoma and Nebraska. Wes had a brother, Marvin, who predeceases him. […]
Wesley Eldon Warden 1936 – 2024
Balance & Change: The Do’s and Don’ts of Owning and Fixing Mistakes
What should you do when you find out that you made a mistake? We have many options, some better than others. Let’s look at the not-so-good options. We can deny that a […]
School District Notes: February 20 Meeting
Fullerton School District Board meets at 6pm at District Headquarters, 1401 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton. For agenda, go to: http://www.fsd.k12.ca.us or call 714-447-7400 Superintendent Dr. Bob Pletka opened the February 20 […]
Make your voice heard on behalf of people surviving homelessness in North Orange County
The Cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and the County of Orange are applying to the State of California for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds to address homelessness. The overarching […]
Juliette Wang’s journey as a 12 year old small business owner
Entrepreneur and philanthropist are descriptions that are not often earned until much later in one’s life. However, Juliette Wang has earned the title at the ripe age of 12 years old. The […]
Rancho La Paz and Anaheim Democrats Club Bid Farewell to Lupe Ramirez
Over fifty homeowners at Rancho La Paz attended a surprise party in honor of Lupe Ramirez on February 23 held by the President of the Anaheim Democrats Club, Kenneth Batiste. Ramirez, […]
City Council February 20 Meeting: Amending the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program
As Rancho La Paz converts from a senior-only to an all-ages mobile home park, seniors are faced with the possibility of losing their rental assistance, which is essential for many fixed-income seniors, […]
City Council February 20 Meeting: Housing Element update status report
City Planning Manager Chris Schaefer gave a brief presentation regarding the housing element update for the City of Fullerton. Every city and county in California must have a housing element. It’s a […]
City Council February 20 Meeting: Proclamations, Recognitions, and Public Comments
City Council Notes by Staff 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 • […]
Court Agrees Anaheim Violated State Law, Decision is a Big Win for Fair Housing in California
State Had Warned Disparate Permitting Requirements Constitute Discrimination. The Orange County Superior Court, on February 2, ruled in favor of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), finding that the […]
Homekey on Track to House 167,164 Californians
The Six Projects Awarded Today Will Fund 369 New Affordable Homes to Help Vulnerable Adults Prevent or Exit Homelessness California Governor Gavin Newsom, February 16, announced Homekey grant awards to six new […]
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Orange County Launches Community Needs Assessment to Support Aging Residents
In a proactive move to improve the lives of older adults, Orange County officials have embarked on the development of the Orange County Master Plan for Aging (OCMPA). Central to this initiative […]
Balance and Change: After achieving a goal, what is next?
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 […]
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 […]
