Checking Your Trees Before and After Santa Ana Winds
Santa Ana winds present significant risks to trees throughout Orange County. Strong gusts, drought stress, aging trees, and structural defects can increase the likelihood of branch or tree failure. Regular inspections and […]
Why obesity affects males and females differently
University of California, Riverside scientists have an explanation for why males and females respond differently to obesity. They report in PNAS Nexus that certain immune cell populations in fat tissue may protect […]
Troy High School Student Wins First Place in 2026 ARTEFFECT Summer Competition
In a remarkable demonstration of talent and dedication, Nihaar Pinninti, a 10th grader from Troy High School in Fullerton, has been awarded first place—and a $1,500 cash prize—in the inaugural 2026 […]
OBSERVER CORPS REPORTS: Local Government Updates September and October 2026
On September 29, at the Orange County Board of Supervisors, after lengthy discussion approved (3-2, Yes, Nguyen, Wagner, and Chaffee; No, Sarmiento and Foley) the following response to the Grand Jury report titled “California Housing Mandates: […]
Fullerton Museum Center honors departed loved ones with music and community altars
The Fullerton Museum Center celebrated Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 7, with community altars, cultural activities and live entertainment featuring Latin jazz artist Poncho Sanchez. Presented in partnership with Blanquel […]
Scratch-Made Meals with Fresh Ingredients Earn Fullerton School District Eat Real Silver Certification
Fullerton School District’s Nutrition Services Department has earned Eat Real’s Silver Tier certification, recognizing its commitment to serving fresh, nutritious meals that support student health and readiness to learn. That commitment was […]
Top Gold Direct Is Coming to Fullerton: 6 Days Only from November 16 to 21
Have gold, silver, or estate valuables sitting in a drawer? Top Gold Direct will be at the Marriott Fullerton for six days only, offering FREE evaluations and cash paid on the spot. […]
Veterans Day Parade 2026 Starts on Berkley Avenue on Novermber 11
The City of Fullerton invites residents and community members to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans at its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, […]
Sizzler Offers Complimentary Lunch to Veterans and Active-Duty Military on Veterans Day
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Sizzler in Fullerton will provide a complimentary lunch to veterans and active-duty military members on Wednesday, November 11. The restaurant, located at 1401 N. Harbor Blvd., […]
Fred Jung Appointed to OCTA Amidst Recall Campaign
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung was reappointed to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors on Thursday, November 5, following a closely contested 4-3 vote by the Orange County City Selection […]
Fullerton Police Investigate In-Custody Death Following Theft Incident
Fullerton Police Officers responded on November 7, 2026, at approximately 4:51 am, to a business in the 2200 block of N. Harbor Blvd. regarding a theft in progress involving two adult males […]
Update: Appeal Filed in Southern California Immigration Stops Case – Perdomo v. Mullin
A significant appeal has been submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concerning federal immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. Formerly known as “Perdomo v. Noem,” the […]
City of Fullerton Notice of Public Hearing: Minor Exception – 1410 East Grove Place
Community and Economic Development Department Zoning Administrator Project No. ZON-2026-0117 Minor Exception – 1410 East Grove Place NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fullerton Zoning Administrator will hold a virtual […]
City of Fullerton Notice of Public Hearing: Municipal Code Regarding Businesses Selling Tobacco Products
Project No. LRP-2024-0007: Proposed Amendments to Titles 3 and 15 of the Fullerton Municipal Code Regarding Businesses Selling Tobacco Products NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fullerton City Council will hold a […]
Orange County Expands Free Gun Lock Program to Enhance Public Safety
Public health is strengthened by safe firearm storage The Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board) Chair Doug Chaffee announced on November 4, 2026, that the OC Free Gun Lock Program is transitioning […]
Buena Park NICU Nurse Creates Books to Help Siblings Understand Life in the NICU
For eight years, Kirsten Galloway worked night shifts as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, caring for premature and critically ill newborns and supporting the families facing the challenges of having […]
Servant of Two Masters at the Electric Company Theatre
Have you ever sat in the “cheap seats” and wished you’d remembered your opera glasses or binoculars? How about watching a play while seated directly ON THE STAGE? The Electric Company Theatre’s utterly delightful and side-splittingly funny adaptation of Servant of Two Masters is performed in the round while the […]
Remembering Longtime Fullerton Resident Mary “Anita” Torres
Mary “Anita” Torres, a beloved resident of Fullerton, California, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on November 2, 2026. Born on February 26, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, she was the […]
Close races in Fullerton await final count, with results due by December 3
Fullerton voters may wait days or weeks to learn the winners of several races, including a tight City Council contest and a county supervisor race separated by fewer than 1,000 votes, according […]
Opinion: Why Does Fullerton’s Planning Commission Get Paid While Other Commissioners Serve Without a Stipend?
This August, a public records request asked the city for the ordinance or resolution establishing the planning commission stipend. The city said it found no records. The City Council should end the […]
Sunset Lane Elementary Named an OCDE Impact School for Reading Instruction
Sunset Lane Elementary School has been named an Impact School by the Orange County Department of Education, one of only four schools across the county selected for the recognition. The honor celebrates […]
Quirk-Silva’s Legislative Career Focuses on Housing Solutions for Homeless Residents
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva has made addressing homelessness a priority throughout her legislative career, supporting emergency shelters, bridge housing and transitional housing programs intended to help people move from the streets into more […]
Metropolitan Water District elects first San Diego chair in its 98-year history
Marty Miller has been chosen as the new board chair of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, making history as the first San Diego representative to hold this position since the […]
Video Observer: Traversing Union Pacific Trail from Park to Park
Much has been written about the city’s extended Union Pacific Trail in South Fullerton over the last year. The city’s expensive Phase Two project transformed the formerly neglected Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way […]
Read the Early November 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer
Read the Early November 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer. This all-volunteer newspaper was established in 1978. There are no pop-up ads, no tracking, and no paywall. We believe all information should […]
Les Amis brings Lebanese home cooking to downtown Fullerton
When passing by W. Wilshire Avenue, one might not spot Les Amis, a restaurant tucked between other storefronts in downtown Fullerton. Yet stepping inside, guests are welcomed by smooth music and a […]
Seven Cities Will Decide Who Represents North Orange County on OCTA
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung faces a challenge from Buena Park Councilmember Carlos Franco for a seat on Orange County’s transportation board, as the agency confronts difficult decisions over public transit funding. On […]
Fullerton Residents Urged to Support Active Transportation Committee Amid Concerns Over Cancelled Meetings
Fullerton’s City Council made a deliberate choice in January 2025. After hearing from residents and committee members, it adopted Resolution No. 2025-005, kept the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) as its own body, […]
Fisler and Beechwood Rank Among California’s Top 100 Middle Schools
Two Fullerton School District schools have earned spots among California’s top 100 middle schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings. U.S. News analyzed 107,223 pre-K, […]
Who Pulls Fullerton’s Illegal Campaign Signs — and Who Pays?
With the November 3 election approaching, campaign signs are popping up everywhere in Fullerton. They’re fastened to street trees, tied to park fences, and stuck in medians. However, many of these signs […]
The City of Fullerton will Honor Veterans with its Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on November 11
The City of Fullerton invites residents and community members to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans at its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, […]
GKN outlines $100 million compensation program at Garden Grove town hall
Hundreds lined up and passed through security screening devices before entering a meeting where they could learn about the compensation program for losses suffered in what could have been one of the […]
Teamsters Threatening Renewed Landfill Disruptions Over Rejected Contract
According to Orange County Teamsters, the union has overwhelmingly rejected the county’s latest contract offer and said they are ready to walk off the job again, raising the prospect of renewed disruption […]
Noche De Muertos at Fullerton Museum Center on November 7
Noche de Muertos Saturday, November 7 | 4:00–8:00 PM The Fullerton Museum Center, in partnership with Blanquel Popular Art, welcomes the community to participate in Noche de Muertos, an evening honoring tradition, […]
2026 Propositions 101 with Fullerton College Professor of Political Science Jodi Balma
With a lengthy ballot and millions of dollars being spent to influence voters, understanding California’s 2026 ballot propositions requires more than reading the short descriptions on the ballot, Fullerton College political science […]
