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 tThe 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 […]
Interview with Jeffrey Brown – Candidate for NOCCCD Trustee Area 6
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you currently hold. Jeffrey Brown: My name is Jeffrey, or Jeff, Brown. In my day job, I am an engineer, […]
Interview with Larry Andre – Candidate for NOCCCD Trustee Area 3
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name and the office you are running for. Larry Andre: My name is Larry Andre, and I am a candidate for North Orange County Community […]
Interview with Chloe Serrano – Candidate for NOCCCD Trustee Area 3
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you are running for. Chloe Serrano: My name is Chloe Serrano. I am an education policy adviser, and I am […]
Interview with Jesus Silva – Candidate for NOCCCD Trustee Area 6
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name and the office you are running for. Jesus Silva: My name is Jesus Silva, and I am running for North Orange County Community College […]
Interview with Paulette Chaffee – Candidate for NOCCCD Trustee Area 6
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you are running for. Paulette Chaffee: My name is Paulette Chaffee, and I am an educator. I am running for […]
Propositions 101: Fullerton College Professor Breaks Down 2026’s Ballot Measures on October 26 FREE
As California voters prepare for the November 3 election, a record 14 statewide propositions are creating confusion for many. To help navigate this complex ballot, Fullerton College Political Science Professor Jodi Balma […]
Press Release: Caregivers to Picket Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center on October 28
Caregivers to Picket Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28, seeking fair salaries to address chronic understaffing Picket lines will run from 6:30 to 8 am and 11 am […]
Interview: Marilyn Buchi, Candidate for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Trustee Area 5
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Marilyn Buchi: My name is Marilyn Buchi. I’m running for Trustee Area 5 in the Fullerton Joint Union High School […]
Interview: Amy Dudich, Candidate for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Area 5
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Amy Dudich: Hi, my name is Amy Dudich. I’m running for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Area 5. Student […]
Interview: Jordan Abushawish, Candidate for Fullerton School District, Trustee Area 3
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Jordan Abushawish: Hi, my name is Jordan Abushawish. I’m a Fullerton resident and a proud parent, and I’m running […]
Interview: Amy Choi Won, Candidate for Fullerton School District, Area 3
Amy Choi Won, a PhD chemist and Korean-English bilingual parent, is running for the Fullerton School District Board of Trustees in Area 3. Fullerton College student Payton sat down with her to […]
Interview: Regina Cuadra, Candidate for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Trustee Area 1
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Regina Cuadra: Hi, I’m Regina Cuadra. I’m running for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Trustee, Area 1. Student Volunteer: […]
Anaheim Halloween Parade caps day of fall festivities
Floats, marching bands and costumed characters made their way through downtown Anaheim on Saturday night as the Anaheim Halloween Parade capped a day of fall festivities. The October 24 parade followed Broadway […]
Know Your Rights: Protecting Yourself From ICE in Orange County
Everyone in the United States has constitutional rights, regardless of their immigration status. Knowing them before an encounter is your best protection. On a recent Saturday in northern Orange County, ICE agents […]
