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The City of Fullerton's Public Information Office is a division of the City Manager's Office. The primary function is to coordinate all external communication between the City and citizens. The Public Information Office is responsible for news releases, social media, community outreach, and general information management.
The Public Information Office works closely with the City Council, City departments, news media, the public and other government agencies to assist in building a more open and accessible city government. It is the City's official information outlet to media related inquiries.
The Police Department has a Public Information Officer that addresses police and crime related matters. You may call (714) 738-6779 or visit Fullerton Police website for further inquires.
Members of the media who have questions regarding Fire related emergency incidents should contact Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Kristi Hofstetter Batiste at kristi.hofstetterbatiste@fullertonfire.org or by calling (714) 446-1454.
- 04/28/2026 12:42 PM
Press Release - City of Fullerton Files Lawsuit Alleging Fire Apparatus Manufacturers & Dealers Colluded to Suppress Competition & Inflate Prices of Critical Fire Safety Equipment
FULLERTON, CA (April 28, 2026) – The City of Fullerton filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against major fire apparatus manufacturers and dealers, alleging that they engaged in a coordinated scheme to restrict supply, allocate markets, and fix prices for fire apparatus, the lifesaving ve
- 04/23/2026 1:32 PM
PRESS RELEASE: City of Fullerton Strengthens Enforcement Against Unlicensed Commercial Cannabis Activity
At its April 21, 2026 meeting, the Fullerton City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Fullerton Municipal Code to strengthen enforcement against unlicensed commercial cannabis activity and introduce additional enforcement options.
- 04/20/2026
Suspect Arrested Following Kidnapping and Assault Investigation
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 4:09 a.m., the Fullerton Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a female reporting that a male known to her was attacking her and another individual she was with. The caller provided her location, S. Acacia Ave. and Dawns Way,
- 03/23/2026 3:03 PM
Press Release: City of Fullerton Welcomes New Library Director Anita O’Keefe Torres
The City of Fullerton is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita O’Keefe Torres as the new Library Director, effective March 23, 2026.
- 03/20/2026 6:23 PM
PRESS RELEASE: City of Fullerton Budget Update
FULLERTON, CA (March 20, 2026) – 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" to provide an overview of the City’s financial position through mid-year FY 2025–26.
- 03/19/2026 8:40 AM
Beat the Heat in Fullerton!
With warmer temperatures in our forecast, we encourage residents to stay cool and safe.
- 03/04/2026 10:25 AM
Press Release: Eddie Manfro Appointed as Fullerton City Manager
FULLERTON, CA (March 4, 2026) – At its regular meeting on March 3, 2026, the Fullerton City Council appointed Eddie Manfro as City Manager for the City of Fullerton, effective March 4, 2026.
- 02/20/2026 8:00 AM
City Manager's Newsletter
Read the latest City Manager's Newsletter here!
- 02/18/2026 10:01 AM
Storm Update – Downed Trees & Traffic Impacts
Due to the recent high winds and heavy rain, we’ve received an increased number of reports of property damage.