Orange County Landfills Resume Operations After Strike and Wildfire Challenges
Orange County’s three county-run landfills are back to normal operations this week after facing a series of unexpected challenges, including a labor strike, a wildfire fueled by strong winds, and the year’s […]
Second Rabid Raccoon Detected in LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Earlier this month, Public Health reported the first […]
Registrar of Voters Opens Vote Centers and Pop-Up Vote Centers This Weekend for November General Election
Orange County voters can begin voting in person for the 2026 General Election on Saturday, October 24, at 10 am when the Registrar of Voters opens select Vote Centers. Thirty-nine Vote Centers […]
Police Fundraising Calls Raise Questions About Fullerton Police Groups
Fullerton residents who receive calls or messages asking for donations in the name of local police organizations should verify the requests before giving money, according to warnings from the Fullerton Police Department […]
Fullerton Library Honors Melinda West for More Than Four Decades of Service
Melinda West, who has worked at the Fullerton Public Library for more than 40 years, was honored at the October 20 Fullerton City Council meeting ahead of her planned retirement. Library Director […]
Fullerton Honors Public Works Inspector Retiring After 49 Years
City Council honored longtime public works employee Pete Acosta at the October 20 meeting. Acosta is retiring after 49 years with the City of Fullerton, all of them spent in the Public […]
Officers Honored for Department’s Appearances on “On Patrol: Live”
The Fullerton City Council recognized dozens of police officers for their work during the department’s multiple appearances on the live television program “On Patrol: Live” over the past three years. The Fullerton […]
City of Fullerton’s 2026 Free Health & Wellness Fair on October 24
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Fullerton Community Center – Gymnasium Come to the City of Fullerton’s 2026 Health & Wellness Fair! Discover local health resources, connect with wellness […]
Fullerton Police Recognized for Contribution to Countywide Gun Buyback Program
Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee recently honored the Fullerton Police Department for its significant role in the county’s gun buyback initiative during a city council meeting. The recognition follows the county’s latest […]
Fullerton City Council Divided on Public Comment Timing at October 20 Meeting
At the previous council meeting, Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra agendized reevaluating the placement of public comment. City staff explained that California’s Brown Act requires legislative bodies to allow public comment on any […]
Fullerton Council Members Comments at October 20, 2026 meeting
Council members used the comment portion of the October 20 Fullerton City Council meeting to warn residents about a record West Nile virus season and to request staff reports on several issues, […]
Champion of Neighborhood Preservation, Robert Linnell Passed Away
Robert Linnell (1945-2026) Long-time Fullerton resident and champion of neighborhood preservation, Robert Linnell passed away on October 15 in his historic home on Malvern Avenue while in hospice care. He was “Bob” […]
Late Campaign Finance Filing for Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform Finally Arrives
Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform (FTFR) – finally submitted (several months late) its required Form 460 financial filing covering the beginning of 2026, from January to June 2026. The Political Action Committee calling itself “Fullerton Taxpayers For Reform” […]
Republic Services Suspends Scheduling of Bulky Item Pickups in Fullerton
Fullerton residents will see changes to bulky item collection as Republic Services announced it has suspended scheduling new pickups due to temporary disruptions at local landfill facilities. The decision comes just ahead […]
CSUF Arboretum Spooktakular Events Happening on October 24 and Native Plant Sale November 6 to 8
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton will host a California Native Plant Sale November 6 to 8, offering visitors a chance to purchase and learn about California native plants […]
On the City Council Agenda for October 20, 2026
This is the last meeting before the November election. The November 3 meeting (election day) is canceled, as is the 4:00 pm closed session for October 20. The next meeting is November […]
Lace and Luck: Boutique with stylish clothing and welcoming environment
Today, Evalynne Campos runs Lace and Luck, a boutique focused on helping customers find their personal style and build confidence. But 11 years ago, she was selling clothes online from her bedroom […]
Read the mid-October 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the mid-October 2026 Fullerton Observer. There is no paywall and no tracking. We are a community newspaper established in 1978, run entirely by volunteers. We also publish in […]
Arrests of two ICE observers spark controversy over police conduct in Santa Ana
The arrests of two women monitoring federal immigration agents in Santa Ana have sparked criticism from elected officials and community organizations, raising questions about constitutional protections for civilian observers and the relationship […]
Video Observer: Directing the Undead On Stage: Adapting Night of the Living Dead for the Maverick Theater
Brian Newell has been raising the undead inside Downtown Fullerton’s Maverick Theater for over 20 years. Back in 2005, he adapted George Romero’s 1968 B-movie, Night of the Living Dead, into a […]
Fullerton Artist Delivers Knicks Painting to Filmmaker Spike Lee
A painting celebrating New York Knicks basketball and New York City culture has connected a Fullerton artist and filmmaker with one of his creative heroes: filmmaker and longtime Knicks fan Spike Lee. […]
Event Announcement: Fullerton’s Free Family Carnival at Maple Neighborhood Center YMCA!
Join Maple Neighborhood Center YMCA for a day of fun and celebration at the first-ever carnival hosted by the YMCA of Orange County! The YMCA is excited to present a free family […]
Veterinarian issues Halloween costume warning as Americans plan to spend $920 million dressing up their pets
Americans plan to spend $920 million on pet costumes this Halloween, according to the National Retail Federation, with pumpkins, hot dogs and ghosts topping the list of popular outfits. But before buying […]
Correa and Smith introduce the bipartisan Bright Beginnings Act to expand childcare for children with developmental disabilities
Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced the Bright Beginnings Act on October 15, 2026, bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal tax credit of up to $10,000 per year […]
Disneyland characters and parade Cast Members will protest Disney’s failure to settle a first contract on Saturday, October 17 at 10 am
This Saturday, October 17, at 10 am, workers at the Disneyland Resort who portray iconic Disney characters or perform in parades on the park’s Main Street and other locations will take to […]
Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park!
Join Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park! Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Address: 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621 Registration begins at 7:00 […]
Love Ties the Knot! First-Ever Mobile Wedding Ceremonies at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
Despite the unpredictable weather, love won’t wait in Orange County! Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Doug Chaffee and Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen are joining forces to bring mobile wedding ceremonies to Ralph […]
Electric Company Theatre Turns Theatrical Chaos Into Comedy in The Servant of Two Masters from November 2 through 17, 2026
What happens when an underfunded theater company takes on one of the greatest comedies in theatrical history with more ambition than resources? The answer is The Servant of Two Masters, presented by […]
Correa Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Free Innocent Partners from Debt They Didn’t Create
Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA), together with Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL), has introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Relief for Innocent Partners Act. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals are not burdened with debt […]
U.S. Treasury Announces Record Enforcement Actions Against Bank of America
Third-Largest Penalty in Treasury History; Largest in OCC History The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on October 13, 2026, enforcement actions imposing more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America […]
FSD Leaders Strengthen Shared Commitment Through PAL
Fullerton School District employee association leaders and District administrators met for the first Partnership between Administration and Labor (PAL) meeting of the 2026-27 school year to reconnect on the partnership’s purpose and […]
Starting October 14 the certified farmers market will relocate to the Downtown Plaza
When: Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Ave, Fullerton The Farmers’ Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, plants, orchids, nuts, and bread. The […]
OC Pride Returns to Santa Ana Amid Ongoing LGBTQ Rights Battles
Orange County’s Pride parade and festival returned to downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, reviving a vibrant public celebration of LGBTQ identity as advocates continue to face local restrictions and efforts to overturn […]
Orange County Transportation Authority Advances Coastal Protection, Water Quality Projects
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board on October 12, 2026, approved an emergency declaration aimed at protecting the coastal rail line in San Clemente, where ongoing beach erosion has exposed railroad […]
Opinion: A Republic … If We Can Keep It
I hear it everywhere – there’s just too much friggin money in politics. So far this election season there has been over $3.4 Billion for both party’s races. The super rich and […]
