Officials say bringing ambulance services in-house will save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars annually and improve response times. Critics say the proposal needs to be better vetted before moving forward.
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.
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Fullerton Publication Policy Raises Censorship Concerns
Residents are raising First Amendment concerns about a new policy restricting where newspapers can be placed in public properties in Fullerton and say it is aimed at censoring local blogs and newspapers.
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Fullerton Considers Becoming a Charter City
Some city council members say switching over to a charter city will afford officials more control over issues like housing and contracts, others say it’s a political move.
Posted inTransportation
Traffic Jams, Bike Lane Closures Loom as 91 Freeway Construction Kicks Off
OC’s Transportation Authority broke ground on a $779 million construction project this month that intends to reduce ‘weaving’ across lanes and interchanges on State Route 91 between State Route 57 and State Route 55.
Posted inTop Stories
Fullerton Lays Down New Anti-Camping Laws
Following a Supreme Court ruling last year that allows cities to arrest homeless people sleeping in public places without needing to provide shelter, Fullerton City Council members laid the groundwork to crack down on homeless camps in the city.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fullerton Curbs How Tall Housing Developments Can Be
Fullerton officials limited new housing developments to 40 feet maximum in historical zones as local officials throughout OC have routinely raised concerns that new buildings could change the character of neighborhoods.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Art classes, guided hikes and local museums: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inFullerton
Fullerton Considers Cracking Down on Homeless Camps
Fullerton City Council members are expected to consider how to tighten up the city’s anti-camping ordinance in March.
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Fullerton Brings Back Street Sweeping Tickets
After a series of changes and months of delay, residents will soon see city officials begin enforcing street sweeping regulations again.
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Fullerton’s Outdoor Dining Program Ends
After months of a public push to save a pedestrian plaza created during the pandemic, Fullerton City Council members deadlocked on a vote that would’ve extended outdoor dining in downtown for years to come.
