Fullerton Elks Lodge held a “Bunny Hop” for special needs children by Cory Brown, Fullerton Elks Lodge #1993 Special needs children, their parents, and grandparents, approximately 52 people in all, attended the […]
Community: Mid-May 2023
Renew your Medi-Cal Benefits ASAP!
Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health care to people who qualify. It can help pay for doctor visits, hospital care, and immunization (vaccines). Medi-Cal provides free or low-cost health coverage for individuals […]
Video Observer: CSUF Students Collaborate with Arboretum to Create Environmental Art Installations
In the heart of the Fullerton Arboretum sits Invasive Species, a collection of 17 botanically-themed art installations made by fourteen CSUF Art students. On view to the public through May 21, the […]
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Senator Josh Newman Celebrate Opening of West Coyote Hills Initial Trail
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), along with the City of Fullerton, announced May 13 the official opening of the West Coyote Hills Initial Trail. This was made […]
Resources for Mother’s Day from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Out of My Mind: You Dirty (Yellow-Bellied) Rat*
*Actual Jimmy Cagney quote from Angels with Dirty Faces Everyone who follows the news knows that New York City has a rat problem. No, I’m not casting aspersions on their politicians—fit targets […]
FULLERTON TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE OPENING OF THE WEST COYOTE HILLS MAY 13
The City of Fullerton is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00 am at 2255 North Euclid Street in Fullerton to celebrate the opening of the West […]
City of Fullerton Proposes Lane Reduction to Associated Road at May 16 City Council Meeting
The City of Fullerton is about to replace the water main and repave Associated Rd from Bastanchury to Imperial (The segment from Yorba Linda to Bastanchury is already under construction). In addition, […]
Hope comes to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open nonprofit Radiant Futures’ Hope House, a new, furnished California craftsman-style four-bedroom, two-bathroom, multi-family residence in Fullerton
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee to attend. Tuesday, May 16, from 9-10:30 AM WHAT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open Hope House, a new, $900,000 […]
Coyote Hills NATURE WALK on NEWLY OPENED TRAILS
Great news! The Friends of Coyote Hills are very excited that our next regularly scheduled Nature Walk on Saturday, May 13th, coincides with the City of Fullerton’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for opening new […]
Fullerton College Business Division Celebrates Student Success and Inspires Hornets Nation to Reach for the Stars
The Business Division at Fullerton College recently celebrated the achievements of over 150 students who earned certificates in the past 18 months. These certificates have enhanced the skills and knowledge of the […]
‘DAY OF MUSIC FULLERTON’ Teams Up with the Drake Team and Reliance Real Estate as Presenting Sponsor
Real estate professionals become the headline supporter to bring Day of Music Fullerton to the community for 2023. The Day of Music Fullerton will be presented by The Drake Team and Reliance […]
Healthy Awareness: SELF-EFFICACY
Famous cognitive and social psychologist Stanford professor, Albert Bandura, spend over 20 years researching self-efficiency. He published his book, Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control in 1997. What is self-efficiency? It is the […]
Statement from Orange County Power Authority Board Chair Fred Jung
Today, the Orange County Power Authority Board met in a closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO while we continue the executive search process for the next CEO. The […]
102 and counting
WeEtta Correy may very well have heard the cartoon character Jiminy Cricket’s song “I’m No Fool” soon after moving into her current Fullerton home in 1956 and heeded the lyrics “I’m no […]
MIA For 80 Years Finally Layed to Rest at Loma Vista Memorial Park
Missing in Action (MIA) 2nd Lt. John F. Minogue was interred at Loma Vista Memorial Park on April 20 with full military honors. Born in 1919 in Placentia and lettering in football […]
Troy High student starts new artist collective
Complete with workshops, galleries, and a newsletter, The Open Lid Collective, created by youth artist Zoey Bahng, a 16-year-old Troy High School Student, recognizes the struggle to find opportunities and a community […]
Fullerton College 7th annual Earth Day Symposium
The Fullerton College Sustainability Committee hosted the 7th annual Earth Day Symposium from Tuesday, April 18, through Thursday, April 20. The Symposium featured internationally renowned geologist, science historian, and author Naomi Oreskes […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Homelessness Part 2…sort of: The Final Solution?
“Concentration moon, Over the camp in the valley, Concentration moon, Wish I was back in the alley with all of my friends, Still running free….” –Frank Zappa I wish I could quote […]
Video Observer: Patrick’s Music School Celebrates Over 50 Years of Music
Since elementary school, I’ve been taking piano lessons at Patrick’s Music School, an independent cooperative of experienced music teachers conducting weekly lessons and classes in all styles of music. Currently located on […]
Young Observers: Early May 2023
Life Hacks by Tegan, 5th grade Making moms happy beyond Mother’s Day Mother’s Day, which falls this year on May 14, is dedicated to honoring and appreciating the hard work and love […]
Fullerton College Professors teach kindergarten students about money at the annual KinderCaminata Event
Fullerton College’s Business Management department, part of the Business Division, recently led an exciting activity during the annual KinderCaminata event on Friday, April 21, aimed at teaching kindergarten students about money. As […]
Christy’s Donut Shop Celebrates 40 Years!
Christy’s Donuts was established in 1983 by the Donut King himself, Ted Ngoy. Ngoy fled Cambodia during the early years of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot is known in history as […]
Orange County Fire Watch to Host Annual Fire Watch Symposium on National Wildfire Preparedness Day
The Annual Event Will be Streamed on YouTube on May 6. WHAT: Orange County Fire Watch will once again host the 2023 Fire Watch Symposium on Saturday, May 6, at the Quail […]
Fullerton City Celebrates Arbor Day at Independence Park
The Arbor Day event on April 22nd kicked off at 9 am with speeches from State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Mayor Protem Bruce Whitaker, councilmembers Ahmad Zahra and Dr. Shana Charles, and city […]
PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING
April 10, 2023 Department Update Acacia Park-The old playground has been demolished and paved over. A new one will be installed by August. Union Pacific Park-A meeting has been held with the […]
Anaheim Initiative for Fair Pay and Worker Protections Against Sexual Assault led by UNITE HERE Local 11 Goes to City Leaders
The initiative would follow the lead of Irvine and Los Angeles County cities to mandate panic buttons and other protections for hotel housekeepers Anaheim, CA: After getting over 26,000 signatures for the […]
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and former Fullerton Mayor host Young (college) Democrats fundraiser
The Young College Democrats fundraising event on April 28 to raise money for Young Democrats to attend the convention was a success. “We were raised through a housing crisis that was preventable, […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District May 2023
Congratulations Administrator of the Year, Mrs. Sandi Layana, La Sierra/La Vista High School Principal.
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary: April 11 Meeting
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board More information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.net April 11 Meeting The April 11 FJUHSD board meeting began by honoring 81 people for visual arts and […]
How does the City Budget Plan work for you?
The proposed 23-24 Fullerton City Budget is available on the City of Fullerton website: http://www.cityoffullerton.com The City Council will hold closed study sessions to provide staff direction toward developing a final draft. […]
Downtown Report Early May 2023
Downtown Report Early May 2023 Trains and Planes Another one of our Museums can use some support. Fullerton has a rich transportation heritage, and our downtown Fullerton Train Museum keeps the rail […]
Orange County Power Authority lets controversial CEO go (updated 5/3/2023)
Brian Probolsky, CEO of the controversial Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), was let go by the board members in a closed session on April 19. His dismissal comes after two years in […]
Community Shows up to Love Fullerton
UnitedOC spearheaded this annual Fullerton event with a turnout of approximately 2000 volunteers representing a variety of organizations, companies, and civic groups. Starting at the Fullerton College Quad, they fanned out to […]
Elected officials take tour of HOPE center
HOPE Center (Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement) opened its doors on April 28 to Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and State Speaker-Designate Robert Rivas, who toured Orange County resources. The tour aims to understand […]
