The Fullerton City Council majority moved forward with “narrowing” the field of bidders for the City’s next solid waste contract by adding three companies (Valley Vista, Athens, and Republic) to the top […]
Three weeks ago, Fullerton officials disclosed a $2.9 million accounting error that significantly weakened the City’s financial position. Since then, residents have received explanations about how the budget is structured, but not […]
At the Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 30. Committee member Anthony (Tony) Bushala, appointed by Mayor Fred Jung and a prominent local political donor associated with Bushala Bros Construction, […]
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung was served with a lawsuit ahead of Thursday’s OCPA meeting, marking a significant development in the race for Orange County Supervisor. The lawsuit, filed in Orange County Superior […]
In 2020, Fullerton voters were promised a reset. Candidates Fred Jung and Nick Dunlap ran against prior city councils, whom they accused of fiscal irresponsibility, deferred maintenance, and general mismanagement. Their message […]
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
Fullerton’s newly elected City Council voted in February 2021 to undo the previous council’s decision to legalize cannabis sales. Nearly five years later, the city continues to struggle to shut down illegal […]
When I published an article detailing CalPERS’ determination that the City of Fullerton unlawfully employed multiple retirees, the City’s response was not to dispute the facts publicly, but to escalate the matter […]
CalPERS VS The City of Fullerton The Fullerton City Council met behind closed doors on December 2, 2025, to discuss a little-known state enforcement case. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System […]
For years, Fullerton’s politics have been shaped by two major forces: the police and fire unions and local real estate speculator and activist Tony Bushala. These two blocs have often clashed, most […]
City crews dismantled the patio outside the Mediterranean restaurant Les Amis at 6:30 am on October 27. The owner, Jinan Montecristo, could no longer afford the space after Fullerton raised outdoor dining […]
Mayor Fred Jung and Council Members Jamie Valencia and Nick Dunlap voted to deny aid to immigrants amid ongoing ICE raids in Fullerton at the City Council meeting on November 4, 2025. […]
Dear City Council, What I witnessed tonight was deeply disheartening. The decision made by this Council Majority disregarded both the data presented and the overwhelming public opposition. For those who campaigned on […]
It’s 7 AM in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I’m getting ready for school when my dad tells me classes are canceled again because of riots. People have flooded the streets, burning tires in protest […]
The Fullerton City Council debated adopting new noise limits for commercial properties on Sept. 16. Fullerton currently relies on general “public nuisance” standards; there’s no numerical limit in the code for businesses. […]
Residents submitted a petition on May 6, 2025, to stop the construction of condominiums off Harbor Boulevard and Hermosa Drive. Many neighbors opposed the project, arguing it would disrupt their quality of […]
In October 2023, The Fullerton Observer reported that political donors to Mayor Fred Jung were using the *City Seal of Fullerton on business cards, despite holding no city titles or official positions. […]
Photos show how lovely and inviting out door dining is in the City of Fullerton. Fullerton’s budget is in trouble. But instead of tackling the real culprits —mismanaged land, anti-growth policies, and […]
Fullerton is a city with potential. It has history, stunning architecture, and a downtown full of unique small businesses adored by the community. But alongside these strengths are real problems: the roads […]
The Fullerton City Council voted on July 15 to extend a lease at the historic Fullerton Train Station to Bushala Brothers, Inc., a company now at the center of a $400 million […]
The family members and business entities named in a $400 million lawsuit by Albert Bushala have formally responded in court, asking a judge to dismiss the case on multiple legal grounds. Their […]
All allegations referenced in this article are drawn from the official court complaint filed by Albert Bushala on October 2, 2024, and have not yet been adjudicated. All parties named in the […]
At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Jung announced the postponement of a lease amendment for city-owned property at 120-140 East Santa Fe Avenue, originally hidden in the consent calendar as item […]
Dear City Council, I’m writing to express deep concern about the lease agreement approved for Mr. Tony Bushala. The terms are lopsided, irresponsible, and betray the values you claim to uphold: fiscal […]
Councilmember Dunlap, At the first meeting discussing a potential charter city, you defended the proposal by stating: “I think there’s a lot of people who really have no vision for our city.” […]
Demand the Council kill this proposal once and for all. Show up, speak out at the Fullerton City Council on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:30 PM at Fullerton City Hall. At a […]
On May 13, 2025, the Fullerton City Council reviewed a proposed budget shaped in part by input from a political donor to Mayor Fred Jung. Behind the proposal was the Fiscal Sustainability […]
Fullerton’s Mayor Fred Jung proposed amendments to the city council rules on May 6, 2025, allowing the mayor to limit how long council members can speak and prohibit “negative commentary” about other […]
The City of Fullerton was officially listed as opposing SB 79 in April 2025, a state housing bill aimed at increasing development near transit. But records show the City Council never voted […]
