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Fullerton Observer
Published 79 minutes agoFollow Money Update Through 9/25/2026
Notes: (Some groups and candidate Fischbein did not file the pre-election 460 that was due 9/24/26. Forms are not required if a candidate or group does not raise or spend $2000 or […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 26League of Women Voters Forum for District 3 and 5 Fullerton City Council Cadidates
Audio is unedited per League of Women Voters requirements. Below is the transcript – any errors in the transcript are due to Saskia Kennedy. See unedited video below. Fullerton City Council Candidate […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 26PUBLIC NOTICE: Fullerton City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Local Historic Landmark Designations
At the next Fullerton City Council meeting, there will be a public hearing on designating five properties as Local Historic Landmarks. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 26PUBLIC NOTICE: Fullerton City Council Announces Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment
At the next Fullerton City Council meeting, a public hearing will discuss a proposed zoning amendment affecting properties in the Lower Golden Hill neighborhood. This initiative, identified as Project Reference No. LRP-2025-0006, […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 25Registrar Bob Page Tells League of Women Voters That Orange County Voting Is Secure
Listen to Bob Page, Orange County Registrar of Voters speaking to the League of Women Voters at their luncheon at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton on Saturday, September 19, 2026 At […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 25Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Fullerton and La Habra
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District plans to conduct mosquito-control spraying in parts of Fullerton and La Habra from Wednesday, September 30, through Friday, October 2, in response to mosquito activity and […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 24District 1 and District 4 voters can now sign; petition circulation continues through January 14, 2027
The petitions seeking the recall of Mayor Fred Jung, representing District 1, and Councilmember Jamie Valencia, representing District 4, have been approved for circulation. The approval begins the signature-gathering phase of the […]
New Santa Ana
Published September 22New CA Gabriel’s Law imposes felony charges for social workers who fail to protect kids
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Gabriel’s Law (AB 2304), a new California statute aimed at...
City of Laguna Niguel
Published September 222026 State of the City
Watch the 2026 State of the City video to reflect on Laguna Niguel’s story, celebrate the progress made over the past year, and look ahead to the City’s next chapter.
Fullerton Observer
Published September 22Follow the Money: Fullerton City Council Race 2026
Who is paying for the District 3 and District 5 races, the Jung recall fight, and the groups trying to sway Fullerton voters? How to Read This: Sources: Campaign filings (FPPC Forms […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 21When Staff Knows More Than the Public: What Transparency Requires at Public Meetings
Public agencies depend on professional staff to research issues, prepare reports and advise elected officials and appointed directors. That expertise is an important part of government. But there is a difference between […]
Fullerton Observer
Published September 21OCPA Board Increases Compensation for Directors
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) directors voted 4-1 to increase the maximum amount a director can earn in a month from $1,984.50 to $2,646 at their September 14, 2026 meeting. This […]