The city of Fullerton hosted a virtual panel discussion on cannabis policy live-streamed on its Facebook page on May 14, featuring Police Chief Robert Dunn and Community and Economic Development Director Matt […]
On Friday, May 1, 2020, the Laguna Road PTA organized a car parade to celebrate the teachers, staff and the principal. “We wanted to honor our teachers and staff in a special […]
U.S. Representative Gil Cisneros (CA-39) held a virtual town hall via Zoom video conferencing for residents of Fullerton on May 7. This was part of a series of city-specific town halls he […]
There are 7000 people experiencing homelessness in Orange County, with about 2900 in shelters and 4000 unsheltered. On Thursday, April 30, OC United Way presented a webinar that was live-streamed on Facebook, […]
Assistant Professor of Infectious Disease at UCI School of Medicine Saahir Khan, MD, and Gastroenterologist and Chief Medical Officer for St. Jude Hospital in Fullerton Dr. Sajen Matthews, participated in a COVID-19 […]
Council voted 5-0 to approve a 30-year agreement with Orange County Water District (OCWD) which will provide funding for construction of PFAS (groundwater contaminant) treatment plants and a portion of ongoing operational […]
Council voted 5-0 to move forward with the Hillcrest Park Duck Pond Improvements Project at their April 21 meeting. The funding, which had already been earmarked for the project before the COVID-19 […]
A group of Fullerton residents organized a car parade on Saturday April 18 to show their appreciation, support, and love to the nurses and medical workers at St. Jude Urgent Care in Fullerton. […]
Most of our students struggled with food and income insecurity before the COVID-19 crisis hit. They worked multiple jobs and lived paycheck to paycheck while racking up debt as the income never […]
In a phone interview on April 5, Dan Ouweleen explained how Fullerton Rotary began making face shields for St. Jude Hospital staff and employees. Three weeks prior, the Rotary District Governor had […]
Grocery delivery/curbsite/pick-up experiences have been hit and miss – with it working for certain stores only on certain days. Since this is a situation that is changing daily ,this is an attempt […]
According to the Orange County Healthcare Agency (OCHCA) as of April 10, Fullerton has had 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 positive residents. This figure has grown steadily in the past two weeks […]
“It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve left the house and I’m getting more scared for my life,” said a survivor of domestic violence to WTLC’s Helpline Advocate over the phone. “My boyfriend […]
Placentia city workers cleared the long-standing homeless encampment under the overpass on Crowther Ave. on April 2. Two days prior, the city opened its first navigation center (homeless shelter with wraparound social […]
In this time of need, food distribution supplies are low and some regular sites are currently closed. Below is a list of sites that are currently operational with the limitations noted for […]
If you are missing fresh eggs and produce directly from the growers, you will be glad to hear that are TWO farmers markets are coming to downtown Fullerton this week. A certified […]
Due to the Governor’s activation of the National Guard to assist in food and supplies distribution, the Cold Weather Emergency Shelters located at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard Armories will […]
The City of Fullerton has closed the Fullerton Community Center, Fullerton Museum Center, Fullerton Library, and City Hall (except for limited services on first floor) until further notice. In addition the public […]
The Fullerton School District Boardmembers voted in an emergency meeting held at 9pm on March 13 to close all schools beginning Monday, March 16. Fullerton School District will be closed for eight […]
A little over five miles from downtown Fullerton, straight up Harbor Boulevard and a mile-and-a-half down Fullerton Road in La Habra Heights is the Powder Canyon Trailhead, a loop which offers a […]
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County organized a group of women to build homes for families in need of affordable housing. Dozens of […]
An Interview with Corky Nepomuceno about her non-alcoholic pop-up. Once a month on every 3rd Friday, Rialto Cafe in downtown Fullerton transforms into a speakeasy-vibe bar, with one notable difference—there’s no booze. […]
Recently, I received an email from Sandra White, President of Meals on Wheels of Fullerton. She invited me to accompany her on one of the non-profit organization’s seven routes to help serve […]
Under Orange County’s new voting system, voters now have the option to vote early at any one of several Vote Centers located throughout the county. Some of these Vote Centers opened on […]
Throughout Orange County and the State, local governments are struggling with how to best address rising homelessness. According to the 2019 Point in Time Count, the City of Fullerton has an estimated […]
The recreational use of marijuana is now legal in California, however many cities (including Fullerton) have continued to outlaw marijuana dispensaries. On February 13, the City hosted a “listening and information session” […]
Molly McClanahan retired from the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees which took effect January 31. Trustee McClanahan was appointed to the NOCCCD Board in 1995 to represent […]
In Fullerton, the K-12 public schools are separated into two school districts. Both the Fullerton Elementary School District (FSD) and Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) have placed a facilities bond […]
In late November of last year, the city of Fullerton released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for partners interested in the revitalization and operation of the Hunt Branch Library, which has been […]
Among my favorite shrubs are those which will survive on rainfall alone once established. Other favorite attributes include value to pollinators, showy flowers and longevity. A shrub which easily meets these criteria […]
The Fullerton Public Library Board of Trustees will be recognizing the service of longtime library supporter, Library Trustee, and Foundation Board Member Ray Kawase. Ray served on the Fullerton Public Library Board […]
On March 3, California will hold a primary election. Although you may have voted in past primaries and understand that their principal purpose is to select candidates for the November general election […]
As I drive down Rosecrans on my daily commute to Whittier College, I sometimes spot a trail in between the trees, just past the baseball field across from Ralph B. Clark Regional […]
You’re likely taking in tiny particles of plastics every time you eat, drink and breathe, according to research into the risks to human health from the buildup of plastic debris in the […]
Congressman Gil Cisneros, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, and Fullerton College hosted a town hall to answer questions about the 2020 Census and Orange County’s new voting system (under the Voter’s […]
