Santa Ana smoke shops banned from opening near homes, schools and childcare facilities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved new rules to limit the operation of smoke shops near homes, schools and other non-commercial areas on Tuesday, March 17, in a move to protect public health, improve neighborhood safety and prevent overconcentration of smoke shops. The zoning...
Man stabbed by attacker in Belmont Shore
LONG BEACH – A man was stabbed in the upper body during an attack by a suspect he knew in Long Beach, authorities said Sunday. Officers dispatched at about 10:10 p.m. Saturday to a report of a stabbing in the 6200 block of Pacific Coast Highway, near Loynes Drive in the Belmont Shore area, located the victim...
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Bicyclist on Long Beach River Trail
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a bicyclist on the San Gabriel River Trail Friday evening, according to the Long Beach Police Department. The crash occurred around 8:12 p.m. on March 20, 2026, along the San Gabriel River Trail just south of the...
Local Third Grader Competes in Nationwide Art Competition to Raise Awareness of Blood Cancer
Reagan, a talented third grader from Fisler Elementary School, is stepping into the spotlight as she competes in Colossal’s America’s Most Artistic Kid competition. This nationwide initiative not only aims to showcase young artistic talent but also to raise critical awareness and funds for Blood Cancer United—a cause...
67-Year-Old Man Thrown 40 Feet in Anaheim Hit-and-Run
A 67-year-old man remains hospitalized after a violent hit-and-run crash at Anaheim Street and Redondo Avenue that hurled him roughly 40 feet out of a crosswalk. The collision happened around 1:05 a.m. on Feb. 28 and left him with a fractured right leg along with severe liver and internal injuries that required...
Fire in auto shop is put out
In the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, a fire broke out at an automotive repair shop on Moran Street in Westminster, creating a “significant blaze.”. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire and paramedic services to Westminster as well as Garden Grove and Stanton, multiple units were dispatched...
City of Fullerton Budget Update
At the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting, City staff presented an agenda item titled “Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26 and Mid-Year Budget Adjustments.” The purpose of this item was to provide an overview of the City’s financial position through mid-year FY 2025–26, report on revenues...
OCVIBE Reveals Design for Southern California’s Newest Live Entertainment Venue
The OCVIBE Concert Hall will feature an innovative design, including multiple bar concepts throughout the venue
Fullerton’s $10 Million Budget Crisis and the Challenge of Rebuilding Trust
The city of Fullerton is grappling with a significant financial crisis, facing a projected $13.7 million deficit for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Fullerton’s financial stability has eroded, leaving officials scrambling to address mounting fiscal challenges. How did this happen?. In the wake of the Covid pandemic...
Senior Citizens Craft Blankets for Local Homeless Community
Senior citizens at Ivy Park Assisted Living have stepped up to support their local homeless community by crafting hand-tied blankets. The residents gathered to tie the edges of each blanket, which were then delivered to Emanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton for distribution to those in need. This heartwarming...
