At the City Council meeting on June 3, 2025, Mayor Fred Jung and the remainder of the council unanimously voted in favor of approving two Mills Act contracts between the owners of […]
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Founder of Nonprofit Charged in COVID-19 Fund Bribery Scheme
The founder of a now-shuttered nonprofit organization has been indicted on federal charges alleging that he bribed then-Orange County Supervisor Andrew Hoang Do to obtain approximately $12 million in COVID-19 pandemic-related funds, […]
Fullerton Partners with Metrolink and Gold Coast Tours for 2025 Day of Music
As the anticipation builds for the 2025 Day of Music, Fullerton has announced exciting partnerships aimed at enhancing the festival experience for attendees. This year’s event will feature promotional transportation options to […]
At Home with the Homeless: Hypernormalisation is a thing we must not give in to
It’s tempting to say chaos is the new normal. Even those of us viewing with alarm the destruction wrought by the Trump badministration find ourselves, at times, so overwhelmed by the incursions […]
OC Vice Chair Katrina Foley Releases Statement on Indictment of Peter Pham, Founder of OC-Based Non-Profit at the Center of the Andrew Do Scandal
Orange County Supervisor Vice Chair Katrina Foley released the following statement on June 6, 2025, in response to the federal indictment against Peter Anh Pham, founder of Viet America Society. Pham was […]
Public Comments and Council Reports from June 3, 2025 Fullerton City Council Meeting
City Attorney Dick Jones: The closed session involved West Park Investments and included a report on the case title. For the record, the case is West Park Investments LLC versus TA Partners […]
Celebrating 52 Years of George’s Hamburgers: A Personal Journey
It all began in March 1970, when my parents and I took a trip to the Jack in the Box at 815 Commonwealth. After a long, rainy morning in […]
A Fullerton Resident’s Open Letter to Councilmember Dunlap
Councilmember Dunlap, At the first meeting discussing a potential charter city, you defended the proposal by stating: “I think there’s a lot of people who really have no vision for our city.” […]
Out of My Mind: A Stranger in a Strange Land
No longer at ease… –TS Eliott The Journey of the Magi I walked into a market in Redwood City in search of a normal drink to quench my thirst. Wasn’t looking for […]
Fullerton City Council to Hold Special Meeting on June 5
Update 2: A press release from the city of San Bernardino announced that Eric Levitt has been selected as the city’s new City Manager and will begin on August 4, 2025. https://www.sanbernardino.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=515 […]
Maple Elementary School Student Removed in Restraints, Parents Left in the Dark
On April 2, a 9-year-old student from Maple Elementary School was removed from the campus in restraints by a Student Resource Officer (SRO) at the request of Principal Dr. Amanda Sobremesana and […]
California Democratic Party Concludes Convention with Calls for Unity and Activism
The California Democratic Party (CADEM) concluded its 3-Day Convention in Anaheim with 4,000 activists and delegates that featured speeches by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta and California statewide […]
Video Observer: Digging Into the History Behind the “McColl Site” Marker on the Rosecrans Trail
Many residents who grew up in Fullerton in the 1970s and 1980s remember the McColl Superfund Site, where oil companies used to dispose of refinery waste. This was in the back of […]
Opinion: Make Polluters Pay: Pass the Climate Superfund Act
We can no longer count on consistent support from the federal government when disaster strikes. FEMA funding can now be delayed or denied on a whim. President Trump has already blocked California’s […]
Driver Collides with Ambulance in Fullerton, No Injuries Reported
A Fullerton driver caused a collision with an ambulance on June 2, 2025, at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Lemon Avenue. The ambulance was responding to an emergency while traveling northbound […]
Fullerton Collaborative General Meeting and State of the Community with Mayor Fred Jung
The Fullerton Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Fullerton, is set to hold a General Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The event will take place in the […]
The Downtown Report: Early June 2025
Take a gander at the groundbreaking photograph, and imagine what downtown Fullerton was like on that day. There were wide lawns with friendly trees, horses and wagons, by Jove, a variety […]
Read Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer
Click Here to Read the Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer. The Fullerton Observer is an all volunteer newspaper. We are your friends, neighbors, students, educators, and small business owners. News for the […]
Community Gathers for Annual Airport Day 2025 at Fullerton Municipal Airport
The Fullerton Municipal Airport held Airport Day on Saturday, May 31 attracting hundreds of visitors. Although the event did not have the same turn out as last year, the parking lot was […]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims Life in Fullerton
A tragic traffic collision late Saturday night resulted in the death of a motorcyclist after a Harley Davidson collided with a recreational trailer near the intersection of N. Euclid St. and W. […]
Critical Incident Community Briefing: In-Custody Death in Fullerton
The Fullerton Police Department has announced a Critical Incident Community Briefing regarding an in-custody death that occurred on April 20, 2025. The incident involves an adult male who died following a confrontation […]
Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva at the Democratic Convention
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Single-use Plastic Packaging Regulations on June 3
The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates from agricultural organizations, policy experts and business groups concerning single-use plastic packaging regulations on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The meeting will […]
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Launches Annual Free Summer Meals Program for Children
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County announced the return of its annual summer food program that provides free, healthy lunches and snacks to children who are 18 years of age or […]
Airport Day Flies Again on May 31
Each year in May or June, the Fullerton Airport opens its doors to thousands of local visitors on Airport Day. Fullerton takes pride in its rich airport history, which dates back to […]
Fullerton Councilmember to Host Forum on Micro-Transit Solutions
Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra is set to lead an informative forum on micro-transit on May 29, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Room, located at 353 W. […]
OC Vice Chair Katrina Foley and U.S. Congressman Mike Levin Release Joint Statement Prior to California Energy Commission Meeting on Community Opposed Compass Energy Storage Project
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley and U.S. Congressman Mike Levin released a joint statement ahead of the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) informational and environmental scoping meeting in Orange County. This Thursday, the […]
The Assistance League of Fullerton 45th Annual Taste of the Town in Fullerton on June 13
The Assistance League of Fullerton is gearing up for its 45th Annual Taste of the Town, a signature fundraising event that has been a community favorite since 1985. Scheduled for June 13, […]
FJUHSD Board Meeting: May 13, 2025
FJUHSD Trustees honored the high school district’s 2024/25 Employees of the Year on May 13, 2025. Retiring Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Ed Atkinson presented. Classified Employees: Buena Park High School […]
Samueli Foundation Invests $7.5 Million in Eviction Prevention
Three Orange County Nonprofits Receive Unrestricted, Flexible Funding for Rental Assistance to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Homelessness To address the immediate needs of community members experiencing housing instability in Orange County, the […]
Fullerton Police Report Surge in Arrests
In a notable uptick in law enforcement activity, the Fullerton Police Department announced on FaceBook and Instagram that they made over 30 arrests during an unusually busy Thursday and Friday. Charges ranged […]
Fullerton’s Union Pacific Trail Project Moves Forward
An initiative aimed at transforming an unsightly stretch along an old railroad spur into a vibrant community trail has sparked controversy, even with $1.78 million in state funding backing it. The Union […]
Activists Hold Vigil Against Medicaid Cuts Outside Rep. Young Kim’s Office
Labor Leader Gloria Alvarado looked out at the passionate activists gathered in a cul-de-sac just outside of Rep. Young Kim’s Congressional office in Anaheim Hills Friday evening. Although facing a significant political […]
Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange One of Only Four California Hospitals to Achieve Magnet Nursing Excellence With Distinction Recognition
Magnet® designation is considered gold standard for nursing excellence One of only four California hospitals—and 30 hospitals nationwide—Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange has received the highly prestigious Magnet recognition® with “Distinction” […]
Cuts to Public Lands Will Impact Californians
Retired national park leaders are calling attention to how cuts to public lands will impact California residents this summer. Over the last several months, the federal administration has severely reduced national park staff, jeopardizing […]
