In accordance with Governor Newsom’s “Stay at Home” order to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), effective Wednesday, December 9, Fullerton will implement additional temporary changes to City government functions. The “Stay […]
The three newly-elected Fullerton City Council members were sworn in at the December 1 Council meeting. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting was only open to a limited number of family and […]
Fullerton Police Officers responded to a traffic collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist in the area of Bastanchury Road and Lancer Way on Monday, November 23. Upon arrival, Officers located […]
Fullerton City Council voted unanimously at their November 17 meeting to ban all RV parking on public and private streets citywide unless first obtaining a temporary permit from the police department. This […]
For the past couple years, the city of Fullerton has been legally unable to enforce its “anti-camping” ordinance (ticketing people for sleeping outside) due to the court case Martin v. Boise and […]
Excerpts from the The Orange County Review (1921) Among the many treasures hidden in the archives of the Fullerton Public Library Local History Room are digital copies of a monthly magazine called […]
Cars lined up for blocks along Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton on Sunday morning, November 22 to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and groceries. The Second Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway was part of […]
Fullerton City Council voted 3-2 at their November 17 meeting, to approve an ordinance that allows and regulates commercial cannabis businesses in the City. Despite the fact that Prop 64 (which legalized […]
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton held a socially distant ribbon cutting ceremony on November 12 to celebrate their completed sculpture garden. The sculpture garden was initiated in May to allow for […]
Though election results have not yet been certified, it is safe to call winners in the following local races. To view full election results visit http://www.ocvote.com. Fullerton City Council District 1: Fred […]
Republican Young Kim has defeated incumbent Democrat Gil Cisneros in the race for California’s 39th Congressional district seat. The 39th Congressional district includes parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, […]
Democrat Josh Newman declared victory in the race for California’s 29th State Senate district seat on November 12, defeating incumbent Republican Ling Ling Chang. “As of this evening, my race has finally […]
Fullerton City Council will reconsider approval of an ordinance that would allow a limited number of cannabis businesses in Fullerton (with regulations) at their upcoming November 17 meeting. After voting 3-2 on […]
Based on ballots cast so far and our projections, it is safe to state that incumbent Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva has been re-elected to the California State Assembly District 65, defeating Republican challenger […]
The writers and editors of the Fullerton Observer Newspaper will be hosting live election night coverage on Tuesday, November 3 starting at 7:30pm, streaming live on our Facebook page. Our broadcast will […]
Two former Fullerton police officers, Jay Cicinelli and Joseph Wolfe, who were fired over their involvement in the beating death of Kelly Thomas have been denied their jobs back, according to an […]
The annual Fullerton Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony has been cancelled this year, due to COVID-19. In a statement from Fullerton American Legion Post 142, Ed Paul wrote: “Given the current situation […]
County offering tech grants to schools for creative entries that help normalize mask-wearing. With many teachers, parents, and students struggling with the changing school re-opening models, the OC Health Care Agency is […]
Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to approve regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) (such as AirBnb) at their October 20 meeting. Prior to this, the City had no regulations for these […]
Source: OC Coroner’s Office During the month of September 32 people died on the streets of Orange County. In September of 2019, only 10 people died on the streets. This trends with […]
The OC Human Relations Commission released its 2019 Orange County Hate Crime Report on October 20. For the fifth consecutive year, the numbers of crimes increased. Hate crime was up 24% in […]
After voting 3-2 to introduce an ordinance that would allow a limited number of cannabis businesses in Fullerton at their October 6 meeting, City Council reversed course at their October 20 meeting, […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at Proposition 18, which deals with allowing some 17-year-olds […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at Proposition 14, which deals with stem cell research. […]
This election season some Fullerton residents will be voting to fill the seat on the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees (District 4) that was vacated by long-time […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at Proposition 16, which deals with affirmative action. This […]
Note: This article was updated April 11, 2021 to include additional information, particularly that CA Attorney General Becerra’s office dropped their case against the CA GOP regarding “unofficial” ballot drop boxes. Jordan […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at Proposition 22, which deals with app-based drivers (Uber, […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at Proposition 21, which deals with rent control. This […]
Californians are voting on a number of propositions that deal with a wide variety of issues this election season. Here’s a closer look at 3 propositions that deal with criminal justice. This […]
Because survivors of domestic abuse are one of the most vulnerable groups affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fullerton nonprofit Women’s Transitional Living Center (WTLC) has announced a list of public activities designed […]
Fullerton City Council voted 3-2 (Fitzgerald and Whitaker “no”) at their October 6 meeting to introduce an ordinance that would allow and regulate certain commercial cannabis activities in the City. Council will […]
During two recent public forums, Fullerton City Manager Ken Domer and Mayor Jennifer Fitzgerald gave dire assessments of the City’s financial situation, particularly if the proposed Measure S (sales tax increase) does […]
Fullerton Union High School alumni and friends said their last goodbyes to the old high school gym in a special ceremony on Friday, September 25. Many shared memories on the steps of […]
According to the Orange County Coroner’s Office, 27 people died “without fixed abode,” homeless, in Orange County in August, 2020. These are their names: Cesar De La Rosa Garduno died on August […]
