By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) This week, 37 teens from four Santa Ana high schools arrive on campus to get a taste of the university experience and learn to think like a college student. They’re participants of Upward Bound, a federally funded program that helps eligible high school students prepare for and succeed in college through year-round academic support and enrichment activities. …read more
Source: CSUF News
By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) To boost the passing rate for a business course required of all business administration majors, lecturer Randy Hoffman took a nontraditional approach to course redesign. As a result, students passing the required course went from 57 percent to 80 percent. …read more
Source: CSUF News
June 23, 2014
Recent Senate Votes
Fiscal 2015 Appropriations Minibus ‘Shell’ – Cloture – Vote Agreed to (95-3, 2 Not Voting)
The Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill that would that would provide for $51.2 billion in discretionary spending in fiscal 2015 for the departments of Commerce and Justice and other science agencies such as NASA and the National Science Foundation. The bill is intended to serve as the legislative vehicle for the Senate’s Commerce-Justice-Science, Transportation-HUD and Agriculture spending bills for fiscal 2015.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES
Recent House Votes
Fiscal 2015 Defense Appropriations – Passage – Vote Passed (340-73, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed a bill that would provide $570.4 billion in non-war discretionary funding for the Defense Department in fiscal 2015. It also would provide $79.4 billion in fiscal 2015 for contingency funds to support operations in Afghanistan and the general war on terrorism.
Rep. Ed Royce voted YES
Rep. Loretta Sanchez voted YES
Upcoming Votes
Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization – HR803
The Senate is expected to vote on this bill that would overhaul and reauthorize the 1998 Workforce Investment Act.
CFTC Reauthorization – HR4413
The House is expected to vote on this bill that would reauthorize the Commodity …read more
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Education Summit–Training Tomorrow’s Workforce
Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 a.m. at Fullerton Marriott, 2701 E. Nutwood Ave.
A panel of local educators will join in conversation focused on trends in education affecting employers today and in the future.
Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, June 26 at IC Group
231 Imperial Hwy, 4 p.m., Ste. 104A
Come celebrate its grand opening!
Ribbon Cutting
Friday, June 27 at Hapa Cupcakes
105 W. Amerige, 4 p.m.
Come celebrate its 1 year anniversary of Cupcake Wars!
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
By mmclaughlin
To do Today: 10:15am & 11am: Toddler and Me Storytime at the Fullerton Library is a storytime for children under 3 years and under accompanied by an adult, are welcome to come together for stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration required. 11am-2am: Head to Big’s Fullerton for $3 You Call It Pints all night along with Build Your Own […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
By mmclaughlin
To do Today: 8am-1pm: At Big’s Fullerton get all you can eat Brunch with regular drink purchase for $9.99, or for $16.99 with bottomless mimosas. 10am: Want to create your own day? See what else is going on with the help of our Guides page. 10am-2pm: Head to Bourbon Street for their Sangria Brunch Buffet. […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
By mmclaughlin
Happy weekend Fullerton! Check out Ball-a-palooza, a great concert downtown from Fullerton musicians, a free family movie night and more! You might also want to check out the new advertisement on the site (look in the middle column) – there’s a local discount our readers can get! To do Today: 9am: The walking tour of […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
By Laura Perdew
Many homeowners and contractors plan projects that involve planting, excavation, and demolition. These activities are major causes of pipeline damage.
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) wants to remind customers that pipelines may be located anywhere, including under streets, sidewalks and private property sometimes just inches below the surface.
Protect your safety and the safety of those around you by having the locations of underground utility lines marked before you dig.
Since SoCalGas and other utilities mark only their own lines, it is recommended that you contact a plumber or other qualified professional to mark the locations of customer-owned lines such as gas piping, electrical, phone and cable conduit to your patio, pool/spa heater, BBQ, fire pit and other structures on your property.
For more information visit socalgas.com and digalert.org* or call 811.
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
By mmclaughlin
To Do today: 12pm: Spectacles Improv Engine offers an improv class at STAGEStheatre for $10. 3-7pm: Get more Happy Hour deals in Fullerton – use our HH Guide page to decide where to go! 4-6pm: Join the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce for their Happy Hour Networking at Angelo’s & Vinci’s. This event is free for members and prospective members. 5pm: Check out the 21+ Country Night at Incahoots Fullerton. […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
By JohnBressler
Legislative Update for the Week of June 16th
Source: State Senator Bob Huff