Fullerton Airport Celebrates Rich History with Annual Airport Day 2026
The City of Fullerton enthusiastically invites the community to the highly anticipated Airport Day, set to take place on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free event honors […]
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Launches Annual Summer Meals Program to Combat Child Food Insecurity
The program provides nutritious meals to vulnerable children while schools are closed for the summer. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County announced on May 27 the return of its annual […]
The Race to Raise $7,500 for the Special Olympics of Southern California
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Cal State Fullerton Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics. They welcome your support and invite you […]
Public Workshop for the Draft CARB 2026 Annual Monitoring Network Plan
Public Workshop via Webinar The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a virtual public workshop to provide an overview of the CARB 2026 Annual Monitoring Network Plan (ANP). […]
Fullerton School District Celebrates Completion of Third Student-Built Tiny Home
Fullerton School District students, staff and community partners gathered at Nicolas Junior High School on May 22 to cut the ribbon on the District’s third student-built Tiny Home, celebrating a project that […]
Evacuation Orders Lifted Following Chemical Leak at GKN Aerospace Facility
The Orange County Fire Authority announced on May 26 that all evacuation orders related to the chemical leak incident at the GKN Aerospace facility have been lifted. As of 7:30 pm, approximately […]
Del Taco Supports First Responders Amid Garden Grove Chemical Tank Emergency
As emergency crews respond to an ongoing chemical tank incident affecting parts of Orange County, local restaurant Del Taco is stepping in to support those on the front lines. The chain has […]
The Rob Rio Band on Jun 11 @7:30pm
Rob Rio Band Known by some as the “Boss of the Boogie”, pianoman/vocalist Rob Rio plays the boogie-woogie and jump blues of the 40’s and 50’s with a virtuosity and elan that […]
Chapman U Student Body President Speaks Out After Commencement Speech Is Canceled
The sounds of a mariachi band filled the air on May 22 as Chapman University graduates, their families, faculty, and supporters filed into the First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The vibrant music […]
Public Health Offers Guidance After East LA Oil Spill Contained
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is providing guidance after a ruptured pipeline released approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil in East Los Angeles near Cesar Chavez and Eastern Ave, […]
Emergency Officials Announce Positive Developments in Garden Grove Chemical Tank Crisis
Emergency officials have confirmed that the worst-case scenario (explosion) concerning the malfunctioning chemical tank at GNK Aerospace has been narrowly avoided, following the discovery of a crack in the tank and a […]
Fullerton College Plans Major STEM Vocational Center in the Horticulture Department Area
For generations, the gardens and greenhouses tucked along the north side of Fullerton College have served as more than just classrooms. They have been living laboratories, community gathering spaces, and carefully cultivated landscapes […]
Fullerton Elections: The Local Forces Shaping Politics
Fullerton is in the midst of another election cycle, voters are once again debating what truly influences local elections in the city. While campaign signs and candidate forums remain visible parts of […]
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom on May 23 issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following […]
Navigating the Aftermath of a Car Accident in California: Essential Steps to Take
A car accident can be a harrowing experience, leaving those involved shaken and uncertain about what to do next. In the immediate aftermath, the actions taken can greatly influence safety, health, and […]
Sorrow and Resilience in wake of San Diego Islamic Center Shootings
An event in Orange County is held on Thursday after the funeral of the three men killed in the attack Mourners gathered Thursday evening at the Islamic Society of Orange County in […]
Fullerton School District Students Turn Creative Ideas Into Real-World Businesses Through Spyder Lab
From custom apparel and vinyl-cut T-shirts to bold logos and full-scale brand campaigns, Fullerton School District junior high students are transforming creative ideas into real-world business ventures. During a Personal Branding showcase […]
“Celeb Salon & Book Signing” event with the Curator of Education at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Debbie Schaefer-Jacobs for MOTAL
Evacuation Urged as Hazardous Materials Incident Unfolds in Garden Grove
Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, both directors of the Orange County Fire Authority, have issued a stark warning to residents following a hazardous materials incident at […]
Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Fullerton Claims Rider’s Life
A tragic traffic incident occurred on Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 3:27 pm, when police responded to a report of a motorcyclist down at the intersection of W. Orangethorpe Ave. and […]
Toxic Chemical Leak at Garden Grove Aerospace Plant Prompts Evacuation Orders for 40,000 Residents
Thousands of residents in parts of Orange County remained under evacuation orders May 22 after a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove raised fears of a possible […]
Parks and Recreation Report May 11, 2026
Commissioners Present: Talavera, Maldonado, Chair McKendry, and Vice Chair Freeman Department Updates April was a busy month at the Tennis Center, 110 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, with over 1,000 reservations. The […]
Fullerton Planning Commission Cancellations Rise Amid Growing Concerns
The City of Fullerton Planning Commission has officially canceled its meeting scheduled for May 27, 2026. This marks the 17th cancellation of a city meeting in Fullerton this year, escalating residents’ concerns […]
OC Vice Chair Katrina Foley Welcomes United Airlines A321neo Arrival at John Wayne Airport
Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley joined John Wayne Airport and United Airlines on May 21 to welcome the arrival of a United Airlines Airbus A321neo at John Wayne […]
County Caregivers at Odds as Orange County–UDW Labor Talks Intensify
“Who are we? UDW! And what do we want? Invest in care!” This was the chant outside the building where the Orange County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday. County officials and […]
The People’s Council: Fullerton Residents Fill the Void Left by Canceled Meeting
An impromptu “grassroots” community council meeting took place on the evening of May 19, with over 50 residents assembling in front of Fullerton City Hall, following the cancellation of the scheduled session by the City Council […]
Valencia Park Rocket Day Launches STEM Learning Into the Sky
Valencia Park Elementary School students launched creativity and innovation into the sky on May 15 during the school’s annual Rocket Day, a high-energy STEM event that has become a signature tradition for […]
Music, Community, and Soul Shine at Jazz Vespers in Brea
An inspiring evening of jazz filled Live Oak Church on May 17 as guests attended a special Jazz Vespers performance benefiting the Fullerton Observer Newspaper. Though admission was free, attendees were […]
This Evening Community Gathering Tuesday May 19 at 5:30 pm
The City Council has announced the cancellation of its upcoming meeting scheduled for May 19. This marks an additional setback for the Council, which has already been operating under a reduced meeting […]
Fullerton Community Steps Up in Fight Against Hunger at Annual CROP Walk
On a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown Fullerton, more than 60 residents gathered for the 2026 Annual CROP Hunger Walk. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple community event […]
Experimental testing on human lungs could improve ventilators
For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the study (click here to […]
Fullerton Fiscal Committee Offers Delay Instead Of Solutions
Fullerton’s Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee was supposed to help the city confront an immediate budget crisis. Instead, the committee’s majority rejected tax options, declined to identify the cuts needed to close […]
Read the mid-May 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the mid-May 2026 issue in full color.
Volunteers Discouraged After Trees Removed From Community Native Garden
Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance […]
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the fifth case of measles reported by Public […]
