Does anyone know if the city is still giving out free sandbags for the potential super el niño?

I've had my barber for 10+ years now but over the last year or so he's really stopped respecting my time, and it seems like every appointment starts 20-30 minutes later than we scheduled or doesn't show up until I've been there for a while. I'm about ready to look for a new barber.

I've got short hair and a pretty basic haircut. It's not hard, and I'm looking mostly for someone with a good vibe and good technique. Any recommendations?

Fullerton, CA is pausing its Flock Safety program after a council meeting that ran close to three hours. Most of the roughly 15 public speakers asked for the program to be ended outright.

From the police chief's presentation to the council:

• Cameras in use since 2021, at about $51,000 a year
• Images kept for 30 days
• 135 police personnel have accounts

The pause DOES NOT cancel the contract. The city still plans a town hall and a review of its plate reader policy, so the fight is far from over!

Full write-up + source links: https://s.vp.net/blkVU

New to Fullerton and would love to meet people.

Hey friends! We’re getting closer to Election Day, and Shana and I are teaming up to knock on doors and talk with neighbors as we reach the last leg of the campaign.

We’re going to be joined by Rep. Derek Tran, Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut, and OCYD to push back against the big money that’s coming against us and finish strong.

Whether you’ve canvassed before or this is your first time, everyone’s welcome. It’s a great opportunity to meet some neighbors, get involved, and help out with the election.

You can sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/cadems/event/1037430/

Hope to see some of you out there! And as always, happy to answer any questions about my campaign or the issues facing Fullerton.

He called my cell phone. He started with the normal spiel and was surprised when I could name his donors and the exact amount they donated. I asked his opinion on some recent votes, his buddy Fred, and his plans to fix the roads.

The man made sure to tell me about five times that he was a banker, conveniently couldn't speak on Fred's decisions, and - once again - reminded me that he was a banker. He had zero tangible plan for how to fix the roads and couldn't name any particular votes Dr. Charles made that he didn't like, just that he didn't like her.

I came into the conversation curious and seeking his thoughts. In fact, on surface level, it was a fine conversation. Kind enough guy. I wanted to sit with it before I shared my thoughts. The more time I've sat with it though, the more I've realized how flaccid his understanding of our local situation was.

The man is good at fluffy talk, I'll give him that. Too bad he doesn't have a single opinion of his own.

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Hi all! Has anyone spotted candy cigarettes in a local liquor store/discount store recently? I'm looking to bring a few "packs" to a book club meeting tonight.

TIA 🙂

Trying to watch MLB playoffs but my current digital antenna can’t pick up fox. Any recommendations for digital antenna given our area?

Besides haunted mazes or houses what Halloween things are you and your partner or friends doing in the area until Halloween?

Where are all the older women that are into younger men?

Stole our Amazon packages 30 minutes ago. Hopefully someone recognizes this guy. Him and his accomplice drive a white SUV… unfortunately can’t tell the make/model and ring didn’t catch the plate.

I have a drain line project that is a little more involved because there is no drain at garage and my place wasn't set up well to make anything easy. I've interviewed numerous plumbers and am left with such an uneasy feeling of the current state of plumbing industry in our area. Several of them have given me ideas that wouldn't pass code, I found out later. They have given me very disruptive solutions that would cost me a lot of money when I found out later there were easier ways. Most of them charge at lawyer rates per hour. I've been told by a plumbing company they charge $300 - 700 an hour depending on the work. I know there's overhead but this is getting ridiculous especially when some of the techs they send look young and sound inexperienced.

I watched a Youtube and learned to fix a toilet with an $11 part at my relative's because my usual service people were out of town. The other toilet which my plumber's tech had fixed earlier still had problems. The owner came out himself the 2nd time and replaced the same part I did - they charged $300 for the initial pathetic "repair". Should we start a plumbing school for homeowners to do easier fixes on their own?

Anyone know what days stores like target, Walmart, Barnes and nobles, etc restocks? I don’t mind waiting in line and unfortunately I am currently jobless so I have time.

Sigh, I haven’t collected pokemon cards in over 15yrs but I have a kid cousin who loves pokemon now. Would love to get him a 30th anniversary pack.