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 […]
At the forefront of a growing national conversation, the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) has released a compelling new report titled “Mental Health in Kids: Why Parents Are Worried and What […]
In a remarkable display of skill and luck, local golfer Kari Burke achieved a hole-in-one at the 11th hole of Birch Hills Golf Course on Friday, August 15, 2025. The stunning shot […]
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) marks California Farmworker Day as August 26, an observance established by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021 to recognize the vital role of farmworkers in […]
A new traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, titled “Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos,” is set to open on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the […]
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Fullerton, is set to host a free Retirement Housing Choices Workshop and Resource Fair on Saturday, October 4, from 8:30 am to […]
As flea season looms year-round in Orange County, health officials are sounding the alarm about the risks associated with flea-borne typhus, a disease caused by the bacteria *Rickettsia typhi* and *Rickettsia felis*. […]
Get ready for a weekend filled with excitement as the St. Juliana Catholic Church Fall Festival returns to Fullerton from September 26 through September 28. This cherished annual event has become a […]
Residents near 3061 Madison are expressing increasing frustration as loud house parties continue to disrupt the neighborhood late into the night. Don Waterbury, a neighbor deeply affected by the disturbances, claims that […]
In a morning operation that left the community shaken, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid at a local car wash on the corner of Union Avenue and Harbor Boulevard […]
The Little Arabia district in Anaheim celebrated its third anniversary as an officially recognized ethnic enclave on August 23, 2025, according to an article from Voice of OC. This occasion marks a […]
As a civil rights lawyer, I wanted to dedicate my life to preserving and defending the Bill of Rights. I saw that as the highest duty imposed by my oath to “preserve […]
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), a critical source of funding for PBS and NPR, is poised to shut down at the end of this fiscal year due to budget cuts implemented […]
Governor Gavin Newsom August 21, 2025, announced three Homekey+ program awards totaling $75.5 million to help fund the development of 200 permanent supportive homes with services for veterans and other Californians who […]
