Better Together A hot news tip came in from one of our readers so it needed to be checked out right away. OK, so it was just an excuse to get out […]
The Downtown Report (Early May)
How Fullerton Benefitted from the New Deal
The current coronavirus catastrophe has necessitated government aid on a massive scale. The CARES Act was the largest economic relief package in American history at over $2 trillion. But this was not […]
Admiring Neighborhood Flowers in Fullerton
The normal car-filled neighborhood streets of Fullerton are practically empty, except for the occasional delivery truck or postal service vehicle. This means that everyone is doing their part to stop the spread […]
On Pandemics, Pork Chops, and Chicken Nuggets
I’ve wasted too much time lately combing the news for an answer to a crucial question about pandemics like Covid-19: Are they inevitable? Newscasters and the scientists, doctors and politicians they interview […]
Peering at the Past of the Pierotti House
Where Yorba Linda Blvd. meets Bradford Avenue, close to the border of Fullerton and Placentia, there’s a house hidden from the street and the surrounding neighborhood behind fencing and high shrubs. A […]
Living History: Fullerton’s Historic Oak
In 1914, the senior class of Fullerton High School planted a young oak seedling in the center of the newly-constructed campus. Over time, the oak cast a larger shadow as its branches […]
Film Review: Pain and Glory Gets Two Hits
Two great talents combine their artistry to create a film rich in imagery and contemplative in tone. Spanish writer/director Pedro Almodovar, who dropped out of a seminary at nineteen, claims to have […]
The Downtown Report (Mid April)
Most of you are settling in to the safe-at-home lifestyle for now, so getting information from the outside world has become more important than ever. I am also mired in my home […]
Life During a Pandemic: Fullertonians Share Their Stories
During these difficult times, it becomes easy to focus just on the “big picture” stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the country as a whole. But each of us has […]
The Downtown Report
Caravan of Hope It’s been tough and scary for all of us grown-ups but what about children? When our friends were forced to cancel their 3 year old’s birthday party, we organized […]
