The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to […]
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Fullerton School District Enhances Free School Meals with Innovation and Inclusivity
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Nutrition Services team is dedicated to making free school meals both nutritious and enjoyable for the district’s more than 11,400 students in preschool through 8th grade. As a […]
Bicycle & pedestrian mobility enhancements at City Council on March 4
The City is launching a Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Enhancement Plan to improve walking and biking, particularly in underserved areas. A major focus will be to complete a key section of the […]
Orange County Sanitation District Free Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizen’s Academy
OC San’s FREE Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy is slated to start March 6. The Academy consists of four virtual workshops and is intended to provide an inside look into one of […]
During Earth Month, Take Climate Action and Volunteer at a California State Park
California State Parks Foundation today invited members of the public to celebrate Earth Month by participating in volunteer events in April. Registration is open to the public for a dozen events across […]
Fullerton Residents Urged to Oppose Resolution Against Clean Air Rules at March 4 City Council Meeting
In a move reflecting growing concerns over public health and air quality, OC Climate is mobilizing residents to voice opposition against a resolution that undermines clean air regulations in the city. The […]
Read Fullerton Observer’s the Early March 2025 Edition
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Fullerton Considers Charter City Status Amid Ongoing Housing Challenges on March 4
This week, the Fullerton City Council will consider Item 14 on its agenda, which proposes that city staff explore the feasibility of transitioning from a General Law City to a Charter City. […]
Healthy Awareness: A Successful Approach to Homelessness
“One Person Can Make A Difference” by Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., discusses how ordinary people do extraordinary things: “More and more people are hearing an ‘inner calling,’ a voice from within stating […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: National Giving Alliance of Fullerton Needs Your Support
For over a century, the National Giving Alliance (NGA) has been a beacon of hope, providing essential support to those in need across the country. Here in Fullerton, the local branch of […]
Bernie Sanders Critiques Oligarchical Power in America, Calls for People to Organize
Bernie Sanders recently said, “I do not often find myself in the habit of thanking Elon Musk, but I must confess that he has done an exceptional job of demonstrating a point […]
Film Premier at the Fox Theater Fullerton
Agnew the Story of a California Family is a Music Documentary about the Agnew Family of Fullerton, California USA – It Chronicles the amazing journey of this talented family of musicians from […]
Fullerton Fire Department Upcoming Events
Saddle Up! The Fullerton Rec Riders Kick Off the 2025 Gymkhana Season The Fullerton Recreational Riders are gearing up for another thrilling Gymkhana season! But before the races begin, a little elbow […]
Congressmember Derek Tran Connects with Community in Town Hall Meeting
Congressmember Derek Tran held a town hall meeting over the phone on February 26 to engage with local residents about important issues such as job growth, climate change, immigration, reproductive rights, and […]
City of Fullerton 5-Year Consolidated Plan: Community Needs Survey 2025
The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of […]
California Credit Union Foundation Looking to Fund Innovative Orange County Teacher Projects
California Credit Union Foundation encourages Orange County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its spring Teacher Grant program. Ten grants of $500 […]
OC Water District Unveils Resilience Plan to Increase Future Water Supplies
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) announces the release of its Resilience Plan: Adaptive Strategies for Securing Abundant and Reliable Water Supplies, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to strengthen the region’s long-term water […]
Break in at local taco restaurant
Tacos Puro Jalisco was broken into on February 7, 2025, by two individuals around 3 a.m. according to local authorities. The restaurant, located at 271 S. Gilbert St. was broken into on […]
French Film Festival, two festive nights of culture!
Fullerton College’s much-loved French Film Festival is back for its thirteenth year. Fullerton again becomes the “Paris of Orange County,” featuring two nights of recent French film releases to delight enthusiasts of […]
Video Observer: Fascinating Fossil Collections on Display at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park’s Interpretive Center
See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Since 1988, the Interpretive Center, located within Ralph B. Clark Regional Park (off Rosecrans Avenue), has featured fossils for children, teens, and adults to enjoy. With displays […]
Who makes the decisions about California Education?
With the Trump Administration threatening to dismantle the Department of Education, it can be hard to know how its actions could impact local schools. Reviewing where California public school revenue comes from […]
Young Observers mid-February 2025
Featured Pet: Meet Sierra by Jules, 7th grade Sierra is a friendly Siberian husky searching for her forever owner and home. A social butterfly, Sierra always greets humans and other dogs with […]
The Downtown Report mid-February 2025
Unexpected Spotted at a location just off Raymond Avenue. We just cannot comprehend all of the repercussions of the devastating fires, can we? We have to search for something positive, and who […]
Fullerton Union High School’s Youth Softball Camp a Home Run Success!
Over 100 aspiring softball stars took to the fields Saturday, February 16 for the highly anticipated inaugural Fullerton Union High School Youth Softball Camp. The three-hour free camp was hosted by the […]
Investigators seek new leads in 1983 cold case
Orange County Sheriff’s investigators are seeking information after uncovering new leads in the homicide of Maritza Glean Grimmett. Maritza, long referred to as Jane Doe, was positively identified in March 2024, reinvigorating […]
City Council Notes for February 18, 2025: HIOZ Public Hearing, Events & 4th of July
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Only Mayor Protem Dr Shana Charles had anything to report – though before she began, she was reprimanded by Mayor Fred Jung, speaking in a garbled voice over Zoom about […]
City Council Notes for February 18, 2025: Public Comments
Mayor Protem Dr. Shana Charles (walking with a cane from her recent injury) chaired the meeting as Mayor Fred Jung participated on Zoom. Also absent was Councilmember Dr Ahmad Zahra due to […]
Celebrating 85 Years of Service: The Assistance League of Fullerton
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Assistance League of Fullerton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate in North Orange County. Founded in 1940, […]
Black Barbie” Highlights Black Women During Black History Month At CSUF
In honor of Black History Month, Cal State Fullerton’s College of Health and Human Development hosted a screening of “Black Barbie”, a documentary that explores the introduction of a Barbie of color […]
Heritage Museum of Orange County Brings Local History to John Wayne Airport
The Heritage Museum of Orange County (HMOC) announced the opening of a new exhibit showcasing the rich history of the region in the pre-security public area of John Wayne Airport. This […]
Truslow Community Garden
Truslow Community Garden spans two blocks along the end of Walnut and E. Truslow Ave. and is maintained by local residents and community members on a semi-daily to weekly basis. The three-to-four-foot […]
Holistic Health Fair Draws Enthusiastic Crowd in Fullerton
The Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) hosted its 10th annual Holistic Health Fair on February 16 at The Elk’s Lodge, attracting a large audience interested in wellness and personal growth. The event […]
Walk on Wilshire: One resident’s account of his first city council meeting
The Fullerton City Council met in a lively discussion about Walk on Wilshire – the pedestrian closure of a 200-foot stretch of West Wilshire between Harbor and Malden – on January 21, […]
Valentine’s Day Tradition
My mom, Judy Sonny, went to get her Valentine’s Day box filled on the morning of February 1 at the See’s Candy Shop on Orangethorpe & Lemon. The workers there remember her every […]
Truslow Playground Transformed with the help of Fullerton Sunrise Rotary Club: Community Cleanup and Mural Project
Twenty-five volunteers gathered on Saturday, February 8, at Truslow Park, 401 E. Truslow Ave., to create a clean, welcoming outdoor space for the children of the Truslow community. The first to […]
