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 […]
UPDATE: Billionaire Tax Prop 40, 41 & 42 Follow the Money
Source: required financial disclosures posted on the CA Secretary of State website https://cal-access.sos.ca.gov/Campaign/Measures/Detail.aspx?id=1492880&session=2025 Below are the financial figures behind the Yes and No sides of Prop 40, 41, & 42. Because of tricky […]
Soroptimist International of Fullerton Celebrates 70 Years in City of Fullerton
Soroptimist International of Fullerton, a chapter of the non-profit, global volunteer organization dedicated to providing women and girls access to education, training, and a pathway toward economic empowerment, celebrated its seventieth anniversary on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at […]
Attention homeowners: A cautionary experience
Our home has its original cast-iron main sewer line beneath the house. In late September 2026, one of our bathrooms became clogged. This had happened before, and one plumber had cleared it […]
It’s over. No charges filed against Santa Ana ICE observers as arrests draw protests
The arrests last week of ICE observers Madison Crabill, 25, and Adilene Tonoco, 33, by Santa Ana Police triggered community protests as well as rebukes from City Council members. The Orange County […]
Who is Making False and Misleading Claim?
An advertisement for Oscar Valadez, apparently directed at Democratic voters, accuses his opponent, Jozef Maldonado, of making “false, misleading claims.” Yet the advertisement itself makes statements about the outcome of Valadez’s lawsuit […]
City of Fullerton Tree Planting Program
The City of Fullerton is offering a free tree-planting program for eligible residential parkways that currently do not have a tree. This initiative supports our commitment to enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, improving air […]
Fullerton Council Advances Ban on Watering “Nonfunctional” Grass
The Fullerton City Council voted 5-0 on October 20 to approve Ordinance No. 3360, which amends the city’s municipal code to put in place a state ban on using drinking water to […]
Fullerton Council Votes to Rename Administrative Services Department “Finance”
The Fullerton City Council voted 5-0 on October 20 to rename the city’s Administrative Services Department as the Finance Department, create new director and deputy director of finance positions, and raise the […]
Last Chance for Animals Alerts Fashion Retailers to Violations of California’s Fur Ban – Calls for Enforcement by State Regulators
The non-profit organization Last Chance for Animals (“LCA”) notified the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta that GK Furs, Sakowitz Furs, and the Fur and […]
