More OC cities are putting an end to the emergency declarations they made when the pandemic began in March last year.
Category: Fullerton
Fullerton, home to Cal State Fullerton and a busy downtown, has about 140,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, city services and downtown.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County Power Authority Criticized For Lack Of Transparency
Following the collapse of a similar agency in neighboring Riverside County, concerns arise that Orange County’s agency could make the same mistakes without robust public input.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach to Appoint New Council Member, Reviving a Debate Other OC Cities Tackled
The debate of whether to appoint someone or hold a special election has popped off in at least five OC cities in recent years.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Officials Approve $2M Annual Contract For Shelter, Other Cities Rethink Homelessness Response
While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
Posted inEducation
The Push for Ethnic Studies Classes Continues Throughout Orange County School Districts
The county’s board of education is expected to hold forums on ethnic studies courses in July and August.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Even More OC Cities Join Movement to Switch Out Cops for Social Workers in Homeless, Mental Health Response
The cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, and possibly Santa Ana have joined in on the idea.
Posted inGovernment
Fullerton Approves Budget Despite Open Questions on Cuts, Funding Shortfalls
City council members are set to keep discussing the budget in the coming weeks and consider cutting as much as 5% of the general fund’s expenditures.
Posted inGovernment
Pride Banner to Go Up on Garden Grove Clock Tower as More OC Cities Move to Raise LGBTQ+ Flag
The rainbow flag will be waving at a handful of city halls in the county through the month of June.
Posted inMusic
Muck Jazz Festival Reopens Amid Ongoing Pandemic Concerns
Annual six-week event returns to its normal schedule, with performances held at the Muck’s outdoor amphitheater. Those running the Fullerton venue wrestle with ever-changing pandemic guidelines, pledging transparency to patrons.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Settles Lawsuit Against Local Bloggers For Publishing Secret City Hall Documents, Including Police Misconduct Records
The two bloggers fought the city for over a year. Fullerton claimed they stole them, but now says city staff accidentally released the documents.
