December 21, the longest night of the year, is National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. Tim Houchen of Hope 4 Restoration organized a candlelight vigil for the 329 people who have died while […]
The Longest Night
Jane Rands
Residents Report Inconsistent Trash Pickup in Fullerton
Residential trash collection contracted through the City with Republic Services has been inconsistent for a number of Fullerton residents during the last few months. It’s not just a single house or a […]
Fiberoptic Microtrenching Impact on Streets and Infrastructure
Fullerton Observer readers have submitted letters complaining of construction disruptions and the destruction of the roads where fiber optic lines are being installed by micro-trenching in the street. The jack hammers are […]
City Council Campaign Contribution Limits
The city of Fullerton has no campaign contribution limits for City Council candidates. But as of January 1, 2021, the State will begin enforcing Assembly Bill 571, which caps individual contributions at […]
Sylvia Mendez Receives Warrior Award
Sylvia Mendez, whose family was among the five families who won the landmark school desegregation case Mendez v. Westminster, received the 2020 “Warrior Award” at the 16th Annual Women in Leadership Forum […]
City Council Candidate Campaign Finance Report
Fullerton City Council Candidates filed their second pre-election Campaign Finance Reports on Form 460 with the Fullerton City Clerk on or before October 22. These reports contain totals received and spent from […]
Proposition 19 Expands and Removes Some Homeowners’ Property Tax Benefits
Proponents of Proposition 19 say it would protect vulnerable Californians, close tax loopholes, and fund fire protection and emergency medical response. The argument in favor is signed by the President of the […]
City Council Candidate Contributions Report
Fullerton City Council Candidates filed their second Pre-election Campaign Finance Reports on Form 460 with the Fullerton City Clerk on or before October 22. These reports contain totals received and spent from […]
Proposition 15 Taxes Industrial and Commercial Properties Worth over $3 mill at Current Market Rate Value
The ballot argument in favor of Proposition 15 says billions that could be used to supplement school funding is given away to wealthy corporations through tax breaks. The opposing ballot argument states, […]
City Council, Measures S and U Campaign Finances
State and local campaigns, including Fullerton City Council Candidates, ballot measure campaigns, and other local political interests have filed their first pre-election campaign finance disclosures on Form 460s with the Fullerton City […]
