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Local Author Celebrates Book Launch at Allison’s Goods
In an engaging afternoon event, local author and CSUF Anthropology Professor Karen Stocker will unveil her latest work, “Return to Storytelling: An Inverted Ethnography,” on Saturday, September 12, at 2:00 pm at […]

Fullerton Commemorates 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks with Community Memorial
A poignant memorial service was held on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Residents of Fullerton, alongside firefighters, police officers, and community leaders, gathered at the home […]

The Garden Grove Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint tonight
The Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday,...

Cal/OSHA issues another heat alert: What SoCal employers must do now
With temperatures surging into the triple digits across Southern California, Cal/OSHA has issued a statewide...
OC man sentenced to 30 years in Federal Prison for $270 Million Medi‑Cal fraud scheme
An Orange County man who exploited a temporary weakness in Medi‑Cal’s prescription drug reimbursement system...

Irvine Police arrest two suspects after Promenade Apartments burglary and meth seizure
Early yesterday morning, Irvine Police Department officers recognized a vehicle tied to a burglary earlier...
Mayor's Message
In this month’s Mayor’s Message, Mayor Gene Johns reflects on the 25th anniversary of September 11.

Council Picks a Trash Hauler on September 15
The Fullerton City Council meets September 15, and the night’s one substantial decision is the city’s first competitive solid waste award in seven decades. Note the time. The City Clerk moved the […]

A diverse coalition of media organizations is urging Governor Newsom to sign an important bill that supports local news
More than 130 organizations support AB 2222, which would give California newsrooms tax credits based on how many journalists they employ. A coalition of labor unions, press associations, publishers, and civic groups […]

How to Find the Truth in the Age of AI and Political Disinformation
We have entered an uncomfortable era in which two sources people traditionally rely upon for information—government leaders and search engines—can both produce information that is false, misleading or impossible to verify. A […]

COSAS Newsletter: September 10, 2026
In the Sept. 10, 2026, edition of COSAS (City of Santa Ana Stories) find everything you need to know about this weekend’s Fiestas Patrias festival and parade, celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month, read about our recent homeless outreach operation, learn about street closures and…

City Manager Weekly Update - September 10, 2026
To keep the community informed about what's happening in the City on a weekly basis, a City Managers Weekly Update is sent via e-news to those who subscribe to City notices.