By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) The College of Communications’ The Daily Titan is the 2013-14 winner of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland Award for excellence in college journalism. …read more
Source: CSUF News
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Update from Fullerton Police on Car to Car Shooting on 91/5 Fwy
Update on August 4th car-to-car shooting at approximately 4:30 pm …read more
Source: City of Fullerton
Doug Chaffee and Jennifer Fitzgerald Must Recuse Themselves from the Core and Corridors Vote
By fullertonrag Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee and Council Member Jennifer Fitzgerald have financial interests in properties either within or near the Downtown Core and Corridors Specific Plan (DCCSP) area, and should recuse themselves from both the discussion and vote on the controversial plan. Office holders are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest on California’s Fair Political Practices […]
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Source: Fullerton Rag
Fullerton events for Tuesday, August 5
By mmclaughlin
Tuesday is here with tacos and more. To do Today: 8am-6pm: Find out where you can get a free Check Engine Light diagnosis by reading our local Business feature – mention our site and they’ll give you a discount too! 12pm-1am: Don’t forget you can stuff your face with Taco Tuesday deals in Fullerton! 3-7pm: Our HH Guide […]
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Source: Inside Fullerton
Megavote: 8/4/14
By Laura Perdew
August 4, 2014
Recent Senate Votes
McDonald Nomination – Confirmation – Vote Confirmed (97-0, 3 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to confirm President Barack Obama’s nomination of Robert Alan McDonald of Ohio to be secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES
Veterans Benefits – Conference Report – Vote Agreed to (91-3, 6 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to adopt the conference report on a bill that would provide for $10 billion in emergency spending for care at non-Veterans Affairs facilities and allow veterans to obtain health care at such facilities if they live more than 40 miles from a VA clinic or can’t get an appointment at a VA clinic within 30 days. It would provide for $5 billion in spending for expedited authority to hire more doctors, nurses and other health care professionals and would authorize leases for the opening of 27 new VA health facilities. The bill is cleared for the president’s signature.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein voted YES
Sen. Barbara Boxer voted YES
Highway Trust Fund Reauthorization – Motion to Recede – Vote Agreed to (81-13, 6 Not Voting)
The Senate voted to agree to a motion to recede from the Senate amendment and thus clear …read more
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Leon Owens Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Students, Community
By Laura Perdew
The Leon Owens Foundation (LOF) will be hosting its 20th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser on Sept. 20, themed “20 Years of Making A Difference Together,” at The Hotel Fullerton, located at 1500 S. Raymond Ave. in Fullerton.
Kicking off the evening at 5:30 p.m. is a meet and greet, along with opening bids for the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. There will be award presentations, and our entertainment will feature Motown’s Brenda Holloway, The Pleasure Tones, and DJ Dennis Jackson.
The ticket price is $125.00 per person, which includes a social hour with appetizers, dinner plus dessert, entertainment, and dancing! Sponsorships for tables of 10 are available for $1,100.00. Throughout the evening guests will have the opportunity to bid for great silent auction items, purchase opportunity tickets for Taste of the Town ($1,000 grand prize), and raffle prizes.
During the gala, LOF will be celebrating the 2014 scholarship recipients Cheyennean Bedonie and Samuel Melakaberhan from Cal State Fullerton, Devin Melendez from University of Oregon, and Ciara Riddle from Azusa Pacific University.
LOF will also honor outstanding individuals and one organization with “Making A Difference” awards for their dedication to several areas of community service. They are Dr. Frederick S. Calhoun …read more
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
Students to Share STEM Summer Research
By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will host its third annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Summer Research Symposium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in Dan Black Hall and courtyard. The event is open to the public. …read more
Source: CSUF News
Summer Program Promotes STEM Studies
By strategiccomm@fullerton.edu (strategic communications) Through Cal State Fullerton’s Strengthening Transfer Education and Matriculation in STEM program, 39 community college students are working with 19 CSUF faculty members, undergrads and graduate students from the colleges of Engineering and Computer Science and Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Together, they are conducting research on projects such as black widow spiders and earthquake engineering. …read more
Source: CSUF News
SoCal Edison Offers Free Commercial Solar Webinars
SCE has made it easy for business owners and managers to learn about solar basics without ever having to leave the office through free monthly Commercial Solar Webinars.
Have a solar question that you’d like to have answered by an expert? With their new “Ask the Solar Experts” webinar, you can submit questions in advance and they’ll be answered by an expert during the webinar. You can even ask specific questions via live chat regarding your business’ commercial solar project.
Their in-person, instructor-led commercial workshops feature topics such as project financing and energy efficiency to help sustainability and facility managers identify opportunities to “green” their business’ bottom line and improve their company’s reputation for environmental stewardship.
Space is available on a first-come, first served basis, so visit sce.com/solartraining to reserve your seat today! Or call 1-866-970-9221 for more information.
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce
SoCal Edison: Free Commercial Solar Connection Event
Southern California Edison is hosting several events on solar energy. Attendees will learn how harvesting the sun’s power can help lower operating costs, since businesses are always looking for ways to reduce operating costs while simultaneously lowering energy usage.
Attend one of SCE’s new Commercial Solar Connection Events, listed below and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with experts who can speak to financial options and meet with commercial solar contractors to learn how Energy Efficiency and “green” loans can help to make your commercial solar project a reality.
September 23, 2014 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Embassy Suites Hotel Brea
900 East Birch Street
Brea, CA 92821
November 4, 2014 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
The DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum
90 Pacifica
Irvine, CA 92618
November 20, 2014 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
The DoubleTree Irvine Spectrum
90 Pacifica
Irvine, CA 92618
Don’t Delay — Enroll Today!
Space is available on a first-come, first served basis, so visit sce.com/solartraining to reserve your seat today! Or call 1-866-970-9221 for more information.
Source: Fullerton Chamber of Commerce