Fullerton Joint Union High School District’s (FJUHSD) Dual Enrollment Program is a formal agreement with Cypress and Fullerton College that allows FJUHSD students to gain college transferable units at no cost to […]
Dual Enrollment Program
Balance & Change: Clear Communication
Have you ever read a romance novel? The basic structure is basically the same in all of them: they meet cute, there is an issue that almost tears them apart, and they live happily ever after. But have […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon: I’m a Working Artist. Why Should I Teach?
It’s easy to see the benefits of art classes and workshops for students wanting to learn about art. The instructor shares tips and tricks, and the students leave with tools to improve […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School Board: Meeting May 14
During the last meeting before graduation, the Trustees wished Sunny Hills High School senior Katie Sweeney well as she prepares to attend the University of Washington. They also thanked her for her […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early June 2024
9th Annual Day Of Music The dark days of COVID put the brakes on our annual Day of Music, but as you must know, it has been resurrected. This year, things are full […]
A Tribute to Karen Marie Murphy 1951-2024
Karen’s passing was very unexpected, leaving her family with beautiful memories and deep loss and grief. Karen Marie Mason entered this world on October 6, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to her proud […]
An open letter to Father Jerome Karcher, founder of Mercy House
Father Jerome Karcher ℅ Mercy House, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Father Karcher: Why are we being punished? I’m not being facetious, although it sounds like it. And this is not a general query […]
Students Worldwide are Demonstrating in Support of Palestinians
Peaceful student protests are taking place on university campuses around the world, including in the US, UK, European Union, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Lebanon, and more. In the […]
Read the Early June 2024 Fullerton Observer
Out of My Mind: Words Mean Something: Mass Destruction, War Crimes & Genocide
Israel’s everyday treatment and mistreatment of Palestinians on the West Bank and “over the top” violence in Gaza are certainly open to criticism. Well, that’s an understatement. The tragic facts on the […]
Video Observer: Curating a Salvador Dali Collection at the Muckenthaler
Independent curator Annabella Pritchard has always been fascinated by the Surrealist movement, and her research has been focused on women Surrealist artists for a little over a decade. One evening a year ago, she received a […]
City Council Notes: May 21 Meeting
Proclamation of May as Jewish American Heritage Appreciation and Awareness Month Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements, enduring legacy, and invaluable contributions of Jewish […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage planes […]
A Tribute to Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome 1937-2024
Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome was an 87-year resident of Fullerton. She was a breach-baby, born at Fullerton’s Cottage Hospital on February 7, 1937, to Bill & Nella Hall. Janet was their only […]
In Memory of Yuan-Hsih Hsin 1932-2024
Yuan-Hsih Hsih, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Shanghai, China, he was one of ten children. After WWII, he lived and worked in Taiwan for […]
Reflection of the Life of Alfred Lee Owens Jr 1939-2024
Alfred (“Al”) L Owens Jr was born in Linden, Texas, on April 13th, 1939, to the late Alfred L Owens Sr and Roxie Lee Love. In search of a better life, they […]
Artist Amy Bauer and Jewel Box Children’s Theater Present “Trashion Show”: a Free All Ages Trash to Fashion Runway Show
“Trashion Show”, a California Creative Corps-funded public workshop series and re-use fashion show, creates unique wearable art from clean discarded materials. “Trashion Show” Artist Amy Bauer ǀ Jewel Box Children’s Theater Sunday, […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again June 1st
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to again experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage […]
Mom hopes for daughter’s safe return – California teen missing
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Da’kera Jones. Da’kera went missing from her home in Los Angeles, California, on April 1, […]
In Case You Missed It: Gaza May 24, 2024
• Israel ordered to immediately halt the military assault on Rafah, Gaza by the UN International Court of Justice in a genocide case brought by South Africa. The court also ruled that border […]
Video Observer: CSUF Student Starts Petition to Save Trees in Uptown Whittier
Eva Rodriguez, a first-year student at Cal State Fullerton majoring in psychology, was stopped by a woman while walking with friends around Uptown Whittier, the City’s historic tree-lined district, which gives the […]
Balance and Change: The Amazing Journey of Life
Spring has sprung! The rain has stopped. The temperatures are going up. Flowers are blooming. The world shakes off the winter blues every year and prepares for growth. We can learn a […]
In Case You Missed It: Gaza, May 22, 2024
• Ireland, Norway, and Spain will become the first European nations to recognize Palestine as a state on May 28. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/norway-spain-ireland-recognize-palestinian-state-live-updates-2024-05-22/ • International Criminal Court requests arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials […]
Food Insecurity Among the Overall Population in the United States
Today, Feeding America released its new national Map, The Meal Gap numbers for 2022, which shows proof that high food prices are increasing food insecurity in America. Across the country, people struggling with […]
Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs celebrates first in-person meeting of OC Good Neighbor Task Force
The Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) are excited to host the first in-person meeting of the OC Good Neighbor Task Force, which aims […]
Ronald S. Rochon Appointed President of Cal State Fullerton
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Ronald S. Rochon president of California State University, Fullerton. Rochon currently serves as president of the University of Southern Indiana. “I […]
Bill to Modernize and Diversify OC Board of Education Passes California Senate
The California Senate today passed Senate Bill 907 from Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), which would expand the Orange County Board of Education (OCBOE) to seven elected members while aligning its elections with the November general election. Increasing representation […]
State Housing Officials Give Legislators Recommendations on How to Most Effectively Assess Future Housing Needs
“California’s Housing Future 2040: The Next RHNA” builds on decades of progress in unlocking opportunities for housing at all income levels statewide The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) published California’s […]
UCCE Master Gardeners Provide Fullerton Community with Free Gardening Expertise
The Fullerton Public Library will be hosting the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County in a series of gardening events beginning June 15, 2024, at 11:30 am in the Conference Center Room […]
Your Baby’s Amazing Brain Ribbon Cutting Party on May 21
Please join other wonderful supporters and influencers at a Ribbon ribbon-cutting lawn party to celebrate MOTAL’s new mobile exhibition, Your Baby’s Amazing Brain: Don’t Drop the Ball, on Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, […]
Hundreds to March and Rally for Divestment from companies that support genocide in Gaza at CSU Board of Trustees Meeting on May 21, 2024
Hundreds of students and community members will converge at the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees meeting to call for divestment from entities committing genocide in Gaza. WHO: Hundreds of California State University […]
North Orange County Community College District Receives $2.6 Million to Deliver Student Stipends Through Hire UP Pilot Program
The North Orange County Community College District is pleased to announce that it was selected by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) as one of ten Districts in the state to […]
City Council Notes: May 07, 2024 meeting
Public Comments Several people from a group called Dare to Struggle advocated for homeless people who have faced some of the highest forms of injustice at the hands of the police. “To […]
Parks Junior High, tiny home presentation at Fullerton City Council
Eighth graders at Park Junior High, Annette Lee, Kyrsten Kim, Kaitlyn Choi, and Evelyn Lee, presented the Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Tiny Home Project at the Fullerton City Council meeting on May […]
First-of-its-Kind Project with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Brings Elementary School Through College Students Together for Habitat Restoration Research
The pilot project is a collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy, UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology and Inside the Outdoors. Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal: […]
