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Community holds its own meeting on Orange mall re-visioning plan
The North Tustin Street Preservation Group (NTSPG) invited Village at Orange neighbors to learn more about the City of Orange’s much delayed specific plan for the property and how they could respond to it. Over 200 peopl...

When Advocacy Works: Jensen Hallstrom and the Hillcrest Park WWII Memorial
Fullerton gathered at Hillcrest Park on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, to rededicate a memorial that, not long ago, was quietly falling apart. The ceremony reminds us that civic advocacy doesn’t […]

Real Housewife Gina Kirschenheiter to receive HRC Ally Award in Santa Ana
The Human Rights Campaign’s annual Orange County/Long Beach Garden Party is returning to Historic Floral...

Planting the Seeds of the Fullerton Garden Club
Since the 1960s, the Fullerton Garden Club (FGC) has had its roots in the city. It all started when a national flower show judge named Maize Jean George moved to Fullerton, realized that there was no garden […]
City Celebration - Civil War & 9/11 Resolve
Posted 9/21/26 The Last Commander By Kathie Schey, City Archivist In 1930, Henry George Thomas, an old man wearing his faded Union Army uniform, was driven to the end of the pier. He was the guest of honor at the American Legion’s Memorial Day event. Only a few years earlier,…

Over 16,700 Pounds of Trash Removed from Inland and Coastal OC for Coastal Cleanup Day
Over 2,300 volunteers flocked to 36 simultaneous beach and waterway cleanup events for this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day OC on Saturday, September 19 On Saturday, September 19, more than 2,300 volunteers assembled […]
Huntington Beach is the First Destination in California to be Sensory-Inclusive Certified by KultureCity
Posted 9/17/26 Citywide Initiative Expands Support for Residents, Visitors, Employees, and Individuals with Sensory Needs Huntington Beach, Calif.— The City of Huntington Beach, alongside Visit Huntington Beach and private tourism-facing businesses, has secured Huntington Beach…

Scouts Leave Their Mark on Huntington Beach Parks
Posted Sept. 17, 2026 From keeping four-legged park visitors hydrated to restoring native habitat, local Scouts are making a lasting impact on Huntington Beach parks and public spaces. We are proud to highlight a few of the outstanding Eagle Scout projects completed this year.…

Discover OC’s law enforcement pioneers on Sep. 19 at Fairhaven Memorial Park
Fairhaven Memorial Park is inviting the community to step back in time and discover the...

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National Dog Week September 20-26, 2026
By Ellen Kuhnert, City Celebration Committee Member Every September, communities across the country can celebrate one of the most beloved members of the American family: the dog. National Dog Week is more than an excuse to share photos of our four-legged friends or give them an…

Dotson Community Engagement Meetings: Begins Oct 1
Help shape the future of Doston Park! The City of Stanton is preparing to apply for California Proposition 4 funding to improve Dotson Park, and we are seeking community input to help shape the project. Join us for a series of public meetings to share your ideas and watch them…