Wicked Lit 2026: A Haunting Return to the Stage
Unbound Productions has officially unveiled the details for its much-anticipated Halloween Theater Festival, “Wicked Lit 2026: La Llorona and The Headless Horseman.” Running from October 29 to November 2, 2026, at the […]
Fullerton City Council Faces Crucial Decision on Solid-Waste Contract Amid Community Concerns on September 15 at 5:30 pm
Fullerton City Council is being asked on September 15, 2026, to provide direction on negotiations for the city’s next solid-waste services contract, with three companies remaining under consideration: the city’s current provider, […]
Fullerton Council to Hear Flock Camera Update Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
Fullerton’s use of Flock Safety license plate readers will return to the City Council Tuesday, September 15, 2026, following concerns raised by residents over the city’s growing use of automated vehicle surveillance. […]
Save the Date! SWAPTOBER is back!
Sunday October 4, 2026 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Fullerton Museum Center at 301 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton Share great clothes, discover new favorites, and meet people who love giving […]
Press Release: County Invites Public Input on 2026 Strategic Financial Plan
The County Budget & Finance Office invites residents to provide input on the upcoming 2026 Strategic Financial Plan (SFP). The Five-Year Strategic Financial Plan is part of the County’s long-term financial planning […]
Packed House in Downtown Fullerton for Karen Stocker’s “Return to Storytelling”
Approximately 40 people filled Allison’s Goods in downtown Fullerton on Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2026, for the launch of Return to Storytelling: An Inverted Ethnography, the latest book by local author and […]
What is on the September 15 City Council Meeting Agenda?
The Fullerton City Council’s September 15, 2026, agenda may appear relatively short, with 12 consent-calendar items, one major regular agenda item concerning solid waste and three presentations. But two of those presentations […]
Cancer survivors meet with Rep. Derek Tran in Fullerton
Orange County cancer survivors met with Rep. Derek Tran on Thursday, September 10, at Classic Café in Fullerton, sharing their experiences with cancer and urging continued federal support for cancer research, affordable […]
Titans Show Up for Hunger Action Month at Second Harvest Food Bank
On National Food Bank Day, September 4, approximately 100 Cal State Fullerton students, staff and campus leaders rolled up their sleeves at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County for a […]
Champions for Learning Strengthens Family Voice Across FSD
Fullerton School District parent ambassadors gathered at Rolling Hills Elementary School on September 4 for the first Champions for Learning event of the 2026-27 school year, continuing a Districtwide effort to strengthen family voice, […]
Local Author Celebrates Book Launch at Allison’s Goods
In an engaging afternoon event, local author and CSUF Anthropology Professor Karen Stocker will unveil her latest work, “Return to Storytelling: An Inverted Ethnography,” on Saturday, September 12, at 2:00 pm at […]
Fullerton Commemorates 25 Years Since September 11 Attacks with Community Memorial
A poignant memorial service was held on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Residents of Fullerton, alongside firefighters, police officers, and community leaders, gathered at the home […]
Council Picks a Trash Hauler on September 15
The Fullerton City Council meets September 15, and the night’s one substantial decision is the city’s first competitive solid waste award in seven decades. Note the time. The City Clerk moved the […]
A diverse coalition of media organizations is urging Governor Newsom to sign an important bill that supports local news
More than 130 organizations support AB 2222, which would give California newsrooms tax credits based on how many journalists they employ. A coalition of labor unions, press associations, publishers, and civic groups […]
How to Find the Truth in the Age of AI and Political Disinformation
We have entered an uncomfortable era in which two sources people traditionally rely upon for information—government leaders and search engines—can both produce information that is false, misleading or impossible to verify. A […]
That $900 Fullerton Apartment on TikTok Isn’t Real. The Application Fee Is.
A scam that has been working its way across the country has arrived in Fullerton’s rental market, and it is built for exactly the person who is most desperate to find a […]
League of Women Voters of North Orange County Announces 2026 Candidate Forums
Meet the people who want your vote. The League of Women Voters of North Orange County is hosting a series of free, nonpartisan candidate forums this September and October, giving voters a […]
Fullerton Elks Lodge Hosts Special Prom Event for Children with Special Need
The Fullerton Elks Lodge hosted a Prom Event for children with special needs and their families on August 29. This marked the first time the Lodge organized such a celebration, which […]
Former Sunny Hills High School Student Sues District Over Alleged Abuse Cover-Up
A former student of Sunny Hills High School has filed a lawsuit against the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, claiming district officials knew of, or should have known about, misconduct by […]
The Hidden Costs of News Deserts: How Local Newspaper Closures Impact Communities
When a local newspaper disappears, the loss is often measured in fewer reporters, fewer stories and fewer opportunities for residents to follow City Hall. But a growing body of academic research suggests […]
The Future of Public Media: Funding Cuts and Challenges in the Wake of Project 2025
In a move outlined in the book “Mandate for Leadership,” also known as Project 2025, the Trump Administration put into action a strategy to overhaul public media in the United States. This […]
Event Announcement: 46th Annual Taste of the Town!
Join the Assistance League of Fullerton for the 46th Annual Taste of the Town: Under the Harvest Moon on October 3, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Hangar 21, Fullerton Airport, […]
Read the Early September 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the Early September 2026 issue.
Shorter Winter Intersession Raises Concerns Over Student Access
The North Orange County Community College District has shortened its Winter Intersession. The District’s published 2025-26 academic calendar lists the credit Winter Intersession as December 17, 2025 through January 28, 2026. The […]
The League of Women Voters of California’s Ballot Measure Recommendations for 2026
Below are the League of Women Voters of California’s recommendations on the 14 propositions appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Recommendations are based on League positions developed through study and member […]
City Council Candidate Alters Ballot Designation Following Legal Dispute
Clarification:An earlier version inaccurately described a lawsuit by Oscar Valadez against Jozef Maldonado regarding ballot designations. The case, titled Valadez v. Page (Orange County Superior Court case no. 30-2026-01592248-CU-WM-CJC), was brought against […]
Fullerton College reintroduces historic 300 building after two years of construction
Reposted from the Hornet – Fullerton College Student Newspaper: https://fchornetmedia.com/38481/showcase/fullerton-college-reintroduces-historic-300-building-after-two-years-of-construction/ The new home for Business and Computer Information Systems is finally open after construction began in spring 2024. Fullerton College celebrated […]
Indivisible CA45 Calls for Workers Over Billionaires Rally on Labor Day
Indivisible CA45 will host a “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day Rally on Monday, September 7, 2026, to highlight the pressing issues facing working families in today’s economic landscape. The rally will take […]
Farewell Celebration for Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 am Location: Fullerton Community Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA Hosted by: Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva Phone #: (714) 521-6713 Click here to […]
Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay September 19
Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, September 19. Spend the morning protecting local coastlines and wildlife, and help remove […]
Orange County Mosquito Control Launches Treatment Efforts in Anaheim, Buena Park, and Fullerton
In response to a noticeable uptick in mosquito populations and the associated risks of mosquito-borne diseases, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) will implement targeted mosquito control measures in […]
What Happened to the Local Care Facility After the Fire?
A fire broke out on Wednesday, August 12, at a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The incident briefly shut down the airport […]
California Takes Big Steps to Support Local News
California lawmakers recently passed a significant bill to boost local journalism, known as the Community News Act, or Assembly Bill 2222. This measure could send over $40 million each year to news […]
Auditors say OC health officials waved off conflict-of-interest warnings for eight months
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
Saving the Rest of West Coyote Hills in the Final Stretch
The Phase 2 acquisition to permanently protect the rest of West Coyote Hills’ 510-acre habitat — serving 2 million residents in park-poor communities spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties — is entering […]
