The Fullerton School District (FSD) Speech and Debate team has once again earned top national honors winning a sixth consecutive national championship at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament, held in […]
A new opportunity for photography enthusiasts is on the horizon as Emerson Little leads an engaging class titled “Light, Shadows, and Reflections: Introduction to Digital Photography.” Scheduled for Wednesdays from 10 AM […]
Summer is ending. That is traditionally the time when we put away “the lazy days” and move towards the less fun days of school and getting serious about work again. It is […]
Richard Lee Hopping, a visionary in the field of optometry and a dedicated community figure, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 97 in Fullerton, California. Hopping’s remarkable life […]
After more than two decades of delays, the community’s anticipation for a new Union Pacific Park is finally set to culminate in a long-awaited opening. Initially slated for inauguration in 2003, the […]
Also, from “s–thole countries” to “s–thole cities.” Now that my Google feed has been trained to fetch stories about the unhoused in cities around the world, two themes are emerging: first, despite […]
The “Let Them” approach challenges our long-held belief that helping others means taking control and managing their problems. We tend to do this especially when we feel excluded, frustrated, or afraid. The “Let Them” approach encourages us to step back and accept what we cannot control (sounds […]
Imagine a revitalized Fullerton, where the hundreds of thousands of trees that were removed over the years are restored to their former glory. Picture a city where cycling is not only […]
Once upon a time, possibly this very time, Americans believed that lemmings threw themselves off cliffs in a kind of unspoken but intentional suicide pact. We believed this because Walt Disney, in […]
Multi-age Class Update On August 19, Rolling Hills Elementary parents and students met with FSD Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, Dr. Chad Hammett and Rolling Hills Principal, Lindy McNutt, concerning the abrupt closing […]
Ethan Coen’s third solo outing, Honey Don’t, is a reminder that the Coen brothers were always better together. Classics like The Big Lebowski, Fargo, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? balanced Ethan’s irreverent humor with Joel’s self-conscious artistry. Honey Don’t offers the familiar […]
The City of Fullerton Parks & Recreation Department, Smile Generation®, and KABOOM! are teaming up to bring a new kid-designed, community-built playground to Union Pacific Park—revitalizing a beloved neighborhood space and ensuring […]
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton is gearing up for an exciting fundraising event, Quartermania, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Sizzler, located at 1401 N […]
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Superintendent, Dr. Steve McLaughlin, announced the district’s 2025/26 theme, “Inspired,” and the board inducted the two new […]
Residents submitted a petition on May 6, 2025, to stop the construction of condominiums off Harbor Boulevard and Hermosa Drive. Many neighbors opposed the project, arguing it would disrupt their quality of […]
Tracking Where Our Garbage Goes: A Tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Walking around my Fullerton neighborhood back in July, it was hard not to notice […]
Tegan Yoon Named Young Observer Editor, Edyn Mai Transitions to UCI The Fullerton Observer has appointed Tegan Yoon as the new Young Observer Editor, succeeding Edyn Mai, who is pursuing a Literary […]
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) representatives held a community meeting on August 21 outlining proposed improvements to the Fullerton Transportation Center and the LA to Anaheim HSR segment. Tyler Bonstead, Project […]
Leo Fender Day Leo was born on August 10, 1909, on his parents’ orange grove, which included a house and a barn. It was located in an unincorporated area not far from […]
Boycott Chevron! That’s the message motorists on the 5 Freeway saw when looking up from their Friday afternoon commute and seeing protest banners at the Main Street overpass in Santa Ana. The […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is set to host an important update regarding the Los Angeles to Anaheim (LA-A) Project Section. Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to participate […]
Summary of Public Comments Orange County Workforce Innovation High School • Mercedes Corona: Shared her positive experiences as a graduate of Orange County Workforce Innovation High School, expressing gratitude for the support […]
As California grapples with a deepening homelessness crisis, the urgent need for viable solutions has never been clearer. Among the most vulnerable groups affected are senior citizens, who face homelessness at higher […]
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The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) recently made a generous donation of $2,375 to the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, supporting the annual community quinceañera held on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This initiative provides […]
In an effort to bolster personal safety among seniors, Kristi Hofstetter Batiste, the Fullerton Fire Department’s Emergency Manager, hosted the third installment of the “Seniors Fight Back” program at the Hunt Library […]
“I was born on June 24th; six months from Christmas Eve (I planned it that way so I could get presents every six months).” –Jere Greene After their mother passed in 2023, my […]
At the City Council meeting on August 19, 2025, the City of Fullerton reviewed a request for the approval of a Mills Act contract for a historic property located at 621 N […]
The County of Orange (County) has finalized the OC Cares: Master Plan for Aging (OC MPA), posted to the Board of Supervisors’ August 26, 2025 agenda. The OC MPA, is a comprehensive five-year […]
Every September since 2008, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of extending compassion, care, and resources to those who may be facing the thought of harming themselves by suicide. […]
As the world increasingly shifts towards renewable energy, upcoming Sun Day events aim to raise awareness about the significant advancements in clean energy technology. One of the key highlights is that 90% […]
The Orange County Rescue Mission (OCRM) has issued an urgent call for donations of diapers and baby supplies to assist homeless families with young children throughout Orange County. The organization reports a […]
The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is set to hold its Community Monthly Meeting on Monday, September 8, from 10 to 11:30 AM. The event will take place at 320 W. Elm Avenue […]
Back-to-school comes with a big opportunity for Orange County families: $148 million in CalKIDS Scholarships already invested in Orange County alone, part of California’s $2 billion statewide commitment to higher education. Through […]
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosted its annual gala on Saturday, August 23, 2025, commemorating a century since the estate’s construction. This year’s theme, “The Great Gatsby,” invites guests to immerse themselves in […]
