Samueli Foundation Announces $15 Million in Grants to 89 Nonprofits Serving Orange County for the Second Year of the Breakaway and Build OC Fund
In less than one year, the Foundation has strengthened 235 Orange County nonprofits by investing $32 million in often unseen and underfunded community needs The Samueli Foundation today announced its 2026 class of […]
Sips & Stories Lecture Series Celebrates Women in Mexican Art History
In a vibrant blend of art, wine, and community, Art Trippin’ and the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) are set to launch “Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History,” a […]
City of Fullerton Invites Residents to Two Community Meetings on the Future of Solid Waste and Recycling in Fullerton
The City of Fullerton is set to engage residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling future through two upcoming community meetings. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn […]
Take the Community Budget Survey
Fullerton is your City, and these decisions affect your community. Take the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/757796deffbd4ed3956645fc0e07b0c6 Next meeting: Budget Study Session – The Budget Study Session on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget will be […]
City of Fullerton to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
City of Fullerton Announces Upcoming General Municipal Election
The City of Fullerton has officially announced a General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will have the opportunity to elect two members to the City Council representing Districts […]
Kids, Screens, and Summer Eye Health: What Fullerton Families Should Know This Summer
As summer routines take over, many Fullerton families may notice a shift in how their kids use their eyes. With more free time during the summer months, children often spend longer periods on screens while also spending more time […]
Young Observers: July 2026
The FIFA World Cup by Olive, 11th Grade As many people know, the World Cup is underway, and here are some fun facts about it! The FIFA World Cup officially began in […]
Fullerton Advances Three Trash Haulers and Moves to Eliminate Upfront Cash From Contracts
CR&R, Republic Services and Valley Vista head to final negotiations for a 10-year waste deal; council orders Republic to drop a $10 million payment, with a decision expected in September. The Fullerton […]
Fullerton Residents Get Their First Say on the City Budget
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
Young Boxers Thrive at The Bridge Boxing Club in Fullerton
An eleven-year-old boxer named Brave spelled out his name for a visitor as he talked about boxing one recent summer evening at The Bridge Boxing Club (“TBBC”) in Fullerton. Asked whether training at the gym helps him with school, he responded simply, “I don’t know, but it keeps […]
Fullerton Trash Bills to Rise July 1 as County Landfill Fees Climb 53%
Residents and businesses in Fullerton will pay more for trash service beginning July 1, 2026, as a new regional disposal agreement drives up county landfill fees far beyond the usual annual inflation […]
Construction Underway at CSU Fullerton’s Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
Construction began on July 6, 2026, at the California State University Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to renovate the center’s facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. According […]
The Case for Reforming Proposition 13
Proposition 13 is one of California’s most popular and most protected laws. Voters passed it in 1978, and it caps property taxes across the state. But a long-running debate asks whether parts […]
Orange County’s Governing Bodies Seem to be Taking Cues from Trump
Star Chamber is a term that you use when referring to secretive, arbitrary hearings and procedures. It has become the modus operandi for the Trump administration, and now Orange County government–specifically the […]
Community Budget Discussion Tonight (Tuesday, July 7) at 5:30pm
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
Read the July 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer
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Special Meeting to Narrow the Selection of Waste Haulers for Fullerton
Date: June 30, 2026 Subject: Solid Waste Management Services — Request for Proposal (RFP) Evaluation Editor’s note: This is a cleaned, readability-edited version of an automatically generated transcript. Filler words, false starts, […]
Fullerton’s Family Fourth of July Parade 2026
The city embraced its community spirit with the 13th Annual Fullerton Loves a Parade 4th of July Community Bike Parade. Participants and families gathered at the intersection of Wilshire and Woods at […]
Local Kids Build Father’s Day Gifts provided by Home Depot at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods STEAM Adventure Camp
The classroom at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods was filled with local children, interns from CSUF, and Home Depot employees, who provided craft packs for the “Goalie Game.” The children eagerly […]
A Night at the Circus in Fullerton for July 3, 4, and 5 only
A grey asphalt parking lot at Harbor Boulevard and La Habra Boulevard has been transformed into a red-and-gold tower of joy with the arrival of Circus Caballero from Guadalajara, Mexico. The famed […]
Fullerton’s Drinking Water Met All State and Federal Standards in 2025, City Report Says
The City of Fullerton’s drinking water met every state and federal safety standard during 2025, with no violations of maximum contaminant levels recorded across the system, according to the water department’s annual […]
HUD Fails to Service Majority of Federally Backed Loans, Audit Reveals
A federal watchdog found that the Department of Housing and Urban Development failed to properly service the majority of a sampled set of federally backed loans meant to help struggling homeowners keep […]
Hundreds Gather in Downtown Fullerton on July 1 to Watch U.S. Advance in World Cup
Hundreds of soccer fans packed Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton on Wednesday night to watch the United States defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, advancing […]
Six Local Shelters Emphasize the Importance of Holiday Preparation for Pets
As friends and families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, six Orange County animal shelters are joining forces to provide pet owners with tips to keep their pets safe while enjoying festivities. July […]
Fullerton Author Revisits a Turning Point in Civil Rights History
When longtime former Fullerton teacher Donna Judd attended the University of Mississippi in the fall of 1962, she was a 17-year-old freshman eager to begin college life. Instead, she witnessed one of […]
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes from Eight Cities in Orange County
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) this week confirmed mosquito samples infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) in the cities of Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Westminster. Orange County now […]
Senator Schiff highlights $250,000 in federal funding for Fullerton fire station upgrades
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) visited a Fullerton fire station Tuesday to highlight $250,000 in federal funding for communications upgrades that city officials say will improve emergency response throughout the city. The […]
An In-Depth Analysis of Jung’s Defeat: Understanding the Reasons Behind His Loss
The vote counting in the 4th District County Supervisor primary is all but over, and of four candidates, Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung finished a surprisingly distant fourth. Connor Traut is first with 37,375 […]
As Fullerton Picks a New Trash Hauler, the Real Question Is What “Low Cost” Costs Later
The city’s first competitive solid waste procurement in roughly 70 years is heading toward a vote scheduled on short notice — and residents have reason to scrutinize how the bids are being […]
Fullerton’s Woodcrest Community Pushes for Permanent Parking Solutions
Representatives of the Fullerton Woodcrest community at Palm Gardens Apartments attended the Fullerton City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, to ask again for a permanent solution to their problems with parking. […]
Fullerton Launches Competitive Solid Waste Procurement Amid Regulatory Pressure
The City of Fullerton is undertaking its first competitive solid waste procurement in decades, breaking away from a nearly 70-year relationship with a single hauler. Historically, the city has relied on MG […]
Discouraging Public Participation – City Schedules Meeting on Solid Waste Management Proposals for 4 pm on June 30
There is a special meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm on June 30, 2026, and it’s unclear why this was not announced earlier. One can only surmise that it is to discourage the […]
Vice President JD Vance Draws Supporters and Critics During Appearance at Nixon Library
Vice President J.D. Vance visited the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Thursday, June 25, 2026, for a public conversation marking the release of his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Way […]
Join the celebration: Donors needed now to keep nation’s blood supply stable this summer
The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As […]
