Jane Reifer is Chair of Transit Advocates of Orange County The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) conducted a public hearing on July 25 to receive input on a bus system update that […]
Significant Bus Service Cuts Proposed for North OC
Shortcomings and Progress in Homeless Crisis, according to OC Grand Jury Report
An Orange County Grand Jury report released June 23 praised some aspects of the County’s response to the homelessness crisis, stating that the County has made some progress working with independent organizations […]
Downtown Small Businesses Targeted in Recent Burglaries
Over the past three months, seven downtown businesses have been burglarized. This was determined using data from the LexisNexis Community Crime Map (https://communitycrimemap.com/map). At least three of these occurred in the same […]
Council and Community Discuss Status and Future of Hunt Library
City Council received an update on the Hunt Branch Library on July 19 from City staff as well as ArtsOC, a possible program partner for future use of this City-owned building at […]
New Mental Health Law and Lifeline Take Effect
The issue: California law requires health care providers to schedule a mental health assessment, also known as “intake,” within two weeks of the patient requesting to be seen by a therapist. An […]
Local Youth Hold Protest for Abortion Rights
With the recent overturning of Roe V. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to safe and accessible abortions, citizens of Fullerton protested in front of City Hall […]
Will Council Restore Public Right-of-Way at 100 N. Harbor?
Restoration of the public right-of-way at 100 North Harbor Boulevard is anticipated for an upcoming City Council vote. The restoration involves removing an encroachment from the public sidewalk on Commonwealth Avenue. Permission […]
Grand Jury Report Cites Leadership and Transparency Issues with OC Power Authority
A June 24 Orange County Grand Jury report entitled “Orange County Power Authority: Come Clean” lays out significant leadership and transparency concerns with this new public agency. OCPA is a community choice […]
Downtown Fullerton Fourth of July Bike Parade Photos
The annual Downtown Fullerton Fourth of July Bike Parade drew an estimated 1,100 friends, neighbors, and family members. They decked out their cycles in red, white, and blue. They hit the street […]
Protests for Reproductive Rights Continue in Fullerton
Following the Supreme Court’s decision on June 24 to overturn Roe v. Wade, hundreds gathered in downtown Fullerton to join a nationwide protest. These rallys and protests continued on Friday, July 1. […]
