Goodwill of Orange County, which prides itself as being a service to the public, has been viewed by some as not living up to its own message. Some who have worked as employees for the company believe that Goodwill has mistreated its employees with poor pay, poor janitorial care and a general mistrust. [...]
Eleven Cal State Fullerton graduates and undergraduates took part in a statewide competition based on the students’ research ability at Cal State Long Beach May 4 and May 5. Three took home top prizes in the undergraduate and graduate categories. The 26th annual Cal State University Student Research Competition is held to promote excellence in [...]
A multi-million dollar house in Fullerton is getting a pricey renovation before a new tenant moves in. Jeff Laabs tells us why some CSUF students are up in arms about the renovation and the big move.
Students for Quality Education (SQE) ended their hunger strike after 10 consecutive days. According to a SQE press release, the 12 students ended their deliberate starvation after media coverage led to California lawmakers responding to their cause. The demands of the group were to create a five-year freeze on tuition increases, eliminate all housing and [...]
The city of Fullerton has acquired lands north of Bastanchury Road to widen a portion of the street to contain three lanes. The land, at 201 E. Bastanchury Road, is a 10-foot-long strip on Bastanchury going 400 feet east of the Harbor Boulevard intersection, said Don Hoppe, director of engineering for the city. The stretch [...]
The private party sponsored by Vans and Vitaminwater brought some of the best skateboarders of the world to the Combi Bowl at the Vans Skatepark in Orange for the eighth annual Pro-Tec Pool Party Saturday. Patty Segovia, CEO and founder of All Girl Skate Jam, said the invite-only Pro-Tec Pool Party is the most [...]
As Cal State Fullerton strives to become more of an environmentally conscious campus, Unisource Worldwide, a janitorial supply company, is trying to get the university to trade in its hand dryers and paper towels for an environmentally friendlier alternative. Devonne Graham, who has been a representative for Unisource Worldwide for 14 years, is targeting CSUF [...]
A local celebrity in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands made a grand entrance but left when no one was looking. Reporter Jeff Laabs has more from Huntington Beach.