Focus on Fullerton: news you can use

For his decades of work advancing human rights in higher education, Silas H. Abrego is being named a recipient of a 2012 Orange County Human Relations award. Abrego, Cal State Fullerton’s interim vice president for student affairs, will receive one of the organization’s “Diverse Community Leaders” awards May 10 in Anaheim. He was chosen “because...
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Choral Advantage, a one-week choral music intensive for high school students, to take place August 6–12, 2012, presented in association with California State University, Fullerton, and sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Pacific Chorale begins its newest education and community program—Choral Advantage—August 6–12, 2012 in association with California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)....
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In February, the City of Fullerton was awarded $109,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), a committee of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.  The 2011 Local Government Match Program provided $60,000 in matching funds to offset the cost of two propane-powered street sweepers and $49,000 to purchase and...
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If hitting the greens with your golf clubs is your favorite way to spend an afternoon, the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department has a way for you to enjoy that pursuit while helping deserving children at the same time. The department is sponsoring a “Secret Pal Golf Tournament” Saturday, June 9, at Fullerton Municipal...
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Applications are being accepted from persons interested in filling one vacancy on the Community Development Citizens Committee, an advisory group to the Fullerton City Council. The post is for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2013. The Community Development Citizens Committee provides citizen input to the Fullerton City Council on the development, implementation and...
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The U.S. Navy will be the focus of a special salute Monday, May 28, at the 74th Annual Fullerton Memorial Day Observance. The program, which will begin at 10 a.m., will be held at Loma Vista Memorial Park.  Free to the public, the program is sponsored by the nonprofit American Veterans Memorial Association and...
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Citizens are invited to join Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva on a “Walk and Talk” Saturday, May 5. The walk will begin at 8:30 a.m., and will take in the area around Laguna Lake Park, 3120 Lakeview Drive. Parking can be found in the park’s lot. Quirk-Silva said all citizens are welcome, “but they have...
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Judith Goffin, a president of Goffin Public Relations, established in 1980 and a resident of Yorba Linda is a recipient of the 2012 Seniors Making Differences Award from California State Senator Lou Correa. Ms. Goffin recently celebrated her 75th birthday, and she said, “This certainly makes me a senior.” A breakfast and reception will...
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When it comes to handling your personal affairs such as finances and health matters, you are the best person to be in charge. But what happens if a serious injury or life-threatening illness renders you incapable of handling your personal affairs? How can you be sure your wishes will be followed? For many people...
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From the Orange County District Attorney’s Office – FULLERTON – An employee of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was convicted today of altering driver’s license records and issuing commercial licenses to individuals who had not passed the required written and driving tests in exchange for money. Michelle Carbajal, 38, Fullerton, pleaded guilty...
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