Dirty Politics & Updated Follow the Money
Fullerton’s 2026 council races show some of the city’s usual dirty politics, but what’s in the public record is more specific than the signs. Notes: •Recall Jung and Recall Valencia committees and […]
30th Annual Troy Tech Mentor Breakfast
The Troy Tech Program celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 30th Annual Mentor Breakfast on October 7, 2026. This year’s event also marked four decades of the Troy Tech initiative, which has […]
NOCCCD WiPS Honors Four Women with Inaugural Resilience Awards
The inaugural “Resilience Awards” on September 17 were launched by the NOCCCD Women in Power Spaces Initiative (WiPS) in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in 2026 to recognize NOCCCD employees who have shown leadership […]
Santa Ana activist says federal agents injured her during arrest outside federal building
Santa Ana resident and activist Jackie Cordova said federal agents sprayed her with mace, chased her, slammed her into a wall, and broke her tooth while arresting her early Thursday outside the […]
Correa and Tlaib have reintroduced a resolution to honor Alex Odeh
U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) today reintroduced a resolution remembering and honoring the life and legacy of Alex Odeh. The resolution acknowledges Alex’s impact on his community and […]
CSUF Arboretum Hosts Free Workshop on Healthy Aging Through Laughter
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at California State University, Fullerton, will host a free community workshop titled “Healthy Aging Through Laughter and Connection” on Wednesday, October 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. […]
From Anger to Action: Women in Power Spaces Convening
Colleagues and students of the North Orange County Community College District and community members gathered on Thursday, September 17, for the second Women in Power Spaces Convening at Fullerton Community Center’s Grand Hall. The one-day […]
FAST Kicks Off Fall Season with Intrasquad Meet
The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) launched its fall season with an exciting intrasquad meet, featuring 240 athletes competing in various events. The atmosphere was lively, marked by fun and festivities at […]
A Heartfelt Farewell for Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra
Residents of the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods surprise their council member at his final community meeting It was a beautiful day on October 5, and it ended up being a memorable […]
Remembering Perdomo v. Norm: Federal Judge Allows Cities to Support Immigration Lawsuit
A federal judge made an important decision on September 16, allowing the cities of Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Goleta, and Santa Paula to weigh in on a lawsuit challenging how immigration stops are […]
Fullerton Council Votes 3–1 to Switch Off Flock License Plate Cameras for Six Months
The Fullerton City Council voted 3-1 on Tuesday, October 6, to suspend operation of the city’s 19 Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras for six months. The decision comes amid […]
Fullerton Council Keeps Republic Services as Trash Hauler
The Fullerton City Council on Tuesday, October 6, chose to keep Republic Services as the city’s trash and recycling hauler. The council picked the longtime incumbent over CR&R Environmental Services after months […]
Community to Celebrate Senator Tom Umberg’s $1 Million for Independence Park Gymnasium
Fullerton will gather at Independence Park on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. to celebrate a $1,000,000 State budget allocation secured by State Senator Tom Umberg to renovate the park’s long-closed […]
League of Women Voters of North Orange County Candidate Forum: Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 4 Candidates: Tim Shaw and Connor Traut
Audio above is unedited per the League of Women Voters requirements. The transcript and any errors are by Saskia Kennedy. MODERATOR (JODI BALMA): I teach political science here at Fullerton College, and […]
Outside Agencies Searched Fullerton Flock Data in Cases Tied to Federal Investigations and Protests
Fullerton operates 19 Flock cameras around the city. But these cameras are part of a much larger law-enforcement network, allowing authorized agencies across California to include Fullerton’s data in searches conducted far […]
Fullerton council to pick trash hauler and revisit Flock license plate cameras Tuesday, October 6
The Fullerton City Council on Tuesday will be asked to choose between two companies competing for the city’s solid waste contract. It will also be asked to give police direction on a […]
Read the Early October 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the full in-color paper. No paywall, no pop-up ads, no tracking. We are a 48-year-old, all-volunteer, community-written newspaper that believes that people need to stay informed to hold […]
The Brea protest scheduled for October 5, 2026, has been postponed due to extreme heat
The protest planned for Monday, October 5, by Indivisible CA-45 in Brea has been postponed, as weather forecasts indicate temperatures are set to exceed 90 degrees. Described by organizers as one of […]
Plaintiffs Reach Landmark $272.5 Million Settlement Securing Monetary Relief for Misclassified Lyft Drivers
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the City Attorneys of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, announced on October 1, 2026, a $272.5 million settlement with rideshare company Lyft, resolving allegations […]
Opinion: Fullerton Voters – Don’t Split Our Vote!
Did you know that Fullerton voters may be increasing the risk of electing an extremist to the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board? This seat is Trustee Area 6, which includes much […]
Your Guide to Voting in California’s 2026 General Election
California votes on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The state will choose a new governor to replace Gavin Newsom, who is out of office this year, with Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve […]
Progressive Takeover Polls Fullerton Residents on October 17 “No Kings” Events
The October 17 events are part of a nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” action organized by the No Kings coalition. According to the organizers, this round of events is focused not only […]
Fullerton Union High School Inducts Two Into Wall of Fame
CORRECTION: Dr. Vicki Calhoun did not record with anyone except the Red Hot Chili Peppers. She sang with Pearl Jam at the Hollywood Palladium, and she sang with the late Chris Cornell […]
Korean Heritage and Ceramic Art Come Together at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center
As Korea celebrates Hangul Day on October 9, Fullerton residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the Korean alphabet and the way one local artist incorporates her heritage into her […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees Candidate Forum Hosted by the League of Women Voters of North Orange County
This video is unedited per League of Women Voters requirements. Below is the transcript – any errors in the transcript are due to Saskia Kennedy. Transcript lightly edited for readability: filler words, […]
League of Women Voters Forums You Don’t Want to Miss
Meet the Candidates: Your Presence Matters Voters in District 4 (Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton and part of Anaheim) will choose between Republican Tim Shaw, an Orange County Board […]
Dr. Vicki Calhoun Inducted into Fullerton High School’s Wall of Fame
Once a backup singer with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vicki Calhoun is now ensconced in our Wall of Fame in recognition of the honors she has more than earned as a […]
The Curtis Theatre Presents A Hollywood Horror Story
The Curtis Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming one-night-only performance of Ingrid Garner’s smash hit show, A Hollywood Horror Story, coming to Brea on October 25, 2026. Long before Elvira, Vampira titillated and […]
When Advocacy Works: Jensen Hallstrom and the Hillcrest Park WWII Memorial
Fullerton gathered at Hillcrest Park on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, to rededicate a memorial that, not long ago, was quietly falling apart. The ceremony reminds us that civic advocacy doesn’t […]
Governor Newsom Signs the Affordable Homeownership Bonus Law to Build More Affordable Homes
Governor Newsom signed the Affordable Homeownership Bonus Law (AB 2433) into law on September 29, 2026. This law will create more affordable homes and streamline housing approvals. The law reforms the California […]
OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Related Deaths of 2026
The first human deaths associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County in 2026 have been confirmed in older adults this week by OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials. With […]
Hillcrest Park’s WWII Memorial Rededicated After Restoration
A small crowd gathered beneath the sweltering sun at Hillcrest Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to rededicate Fullerton’s World War II Memorial, a 2,000-year-old redwood crosscut that has honored local military […]
Planting the Seeds of the Fullerton Garden Club
Since the 1960s, the Fullerton Garden Club (FGC) has had its roots in the city. It all started when a national flower show judge named Maize Jean George moved to Fullerton, realized that there was no garden […]
Follow Money: City Council Candidates Update Through 9/25/2026
Notes: (Some groups and candidate Fischbein did not file the pre-election 460 that was due 9/24/26. Forms are not required if a candidate or group does not raise or spend $2000 or […]
The Science Behind It: How Did Measles Come Back?
In 2000, measles was declared eliminated in the United States. Twenty-six years later, we are talking about it again. I have only ever known this disease as a box checked off on […]
