The Fullerton City Council meets September 15, and the night’s one substantial decision is the city’s first competitive solid waste award in seven decades. Note the time. The City Clerk moved the […]
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A diverse coalition of media organizations is urging Governor Newsom to sign an important bill that supports local news
More than 130 organizations support AB 2222, which would give California newsrooms tax credits based on how many journalists they employ. A coalition of labor unions, press associations, publishers, and civic groups […]
How to Find the Truth in the Age of AI and Political Disinformation
We have entered an uncomfortable era in which two sources people traditionally rely upon for information—government leaders and search engines—can both produce information that is false, misleading or impossible to verify. A […]
That $900 Fullerton Apartment on TikTok Isn’t Real. The Application Fee Is.
A scam that has been working its way across the country has arrived in Fullerton’s rental market, and it is built for exactly the person who is most desperate to find a […]
League of Women Voters of North Orange County Announces 2026 Candidate Forums
Meet the people who want your vote. The League of Women Voters of North Orange County is hosting a series of free, nonpartisan candidate forums this September and October, giving voters a […]
Fullerton Elks Lodge Hosts Special Prom Event for Children with Special Need
The Fullerton Elks Lodge hosted a Prom Event for children with special needs and their families on August 29. This marked the first time the Lodge organized such a celebration, which […]
Former Sunny Hills High School Student Sues District Over Alleged Abuse Cover-Up
A former student of Sunny Hills High School has filed a lawsuit against the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, claiming district officials knew of, or should have known about, misconduct by […]
The Hidden Costs of News Deserts: How Local Newspaper Closures Impact Communities
When a local newspaper disappears, the loss is often measured in fewer reporters, fewer stories and fewer opportunities for residents to follow City Hall. But a growing body of academic research suggests […]
The Future of Public Media: Funding Cuts and Challenges in the Wake of Project 2025
In a move outlined in the book “Mandate for Leadership,” also known as Project 2025, the Trump Administration put into action a strategy to overhaul public media in the United States. This […]
Event Announcement: 46th Annual Taste of the Town!
Join the Assistance League of Fullerton for the 46th Annual Taste of the Town: Under the Harvest Moon on October 3, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Hangar 21, Fullerton Airport, […]
Read the Early September 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Shorter Winter Intersession Raises Concerns Over Student Access
The North Orange County Community College District has shortened its Winter Intersession. The District’s published 2025-26 academic calendar lists the credit Winter Intersession as December 17, 2025 through January 28, 2026. The […]
The League of Women Voters of California’s Ballot Measure Recommendations for 2026
Below are the League of Women Voters of California’s recommendations on the 14 propositions appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Recommendations are based on League positions developed through study and member […]
City Council Candidate Alters Ballot Designation Following Legal Dispute
Clarification:An earlier version inaccurately described a lawsuit by Oscar Valadez against Jozef Maldonado regarding ballot designations. The case, titled Valadez v. Page (Orange County Superior Court case no. 30-2026-01592248-CU-WM-CJC), was brought against […]
Fullerton College reintroduces historic 300 building after two years of construction
Reposted from the Hornet – Fullerton College Student Newspaper: https://fchornetmedia.com/38481/showcase/fullerton-college-reintroduces-historic-300-building-after-two-years-of-construction/ The new home for Business and Computer Information Systems is finally open after construction began in spring 2024. Fullerton College celebrated […]
Indivisible CA45 Calls for Workers Over Billionaires Rally on Labor Day
Indivisible CA45 will host a “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day Rally on Monday, September 7, 2026, to highlight the pressing issues facing working families in today’s economic landscape. The rally will take […]
Farewell Celebration for Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Event Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 am Location: Fullerton Community Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA Hosted by: Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva Phone #: (714) 521-6713 Click here to […]
Join OC Parks for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay September 19
Join OC Parks, Newport Bay Conservancy and fellow volunteers for Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, September 19. Spend the morning protecting local coastlines and wildlife, and help remove […]
Orange County Mosquito Control Launches Treatment Efforts in Anaheim, Buena Park, and Fullerton
In response to a noticeable uptick in mosquito populations and the associated risks of mosquito-borne diseases, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) will implement targeted mosquito control measures in […]
What Happened to the Local Care Facility After the Fire?
A fire broke out on Wednesday, August 12, at a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The incident briefly shut down the airport […]
California Takes Big Steps to Support Local News
California lawmakers recently passed a significant bill to boost local journalism, known as the Community News Act, or Assembly Bill 2222. This measure could send over $40 million each year to news […]
Auditors say OC health officials waved off conflict-of-interest warnings for eight months
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
Saving the Rest of West Coyote Hills in the Final Stretch
The Phase 2 acquisition to permanently protect the rest of West Coyote Hills’ 510-acre habitat — serving 2 million residents in park-poor communities spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties — is entering […]
Opinion: Record High Immigration Arrests in July 2026
The shocking surge in nationwide ICE arrests in July 2026, hitting an astonishing 49,571 individuals, is nothing short of a crisis! This unprecedented number is a stark reminder of the extreme measures […]
Follow the Money on Billionaire Tax
Five measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot pose questions about taxes. Should those with net worth of a billion or over contribute a one-time 5% tax to help support public services? […]
VA Long Beach Opens Renovated Peer-Led Support Center for Veterans
The VA Long Beach Healthcare System announced the reopening of the PIER (Partnership in Effective Recovery), a newly renovated peer-led resource center for Veterans dealing with mental illness. The expanded center is […]
Connie Kohn Marks Her 100th Birthday with Joy and Energy
It is with great delight that the Snappy Tappers of OLLI, Cal State Fullerton, wish their dear member, Connie Kohn, a HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! After her husband of 65 years passed away 10 […]
California’s New Transit-Housing Law Takes Effect – But Orange County Still Waits
California’s new transit-housing law took effect July 1, creating new development rules near qualifying transit stops in seven California counties. But the law does not apply to every property near every station, […]
Baby, It Is Hot Outside!
The temperature in Fullerton rose to 100 degrees Fahrenheit on August 23. I went to the mall to escape the heat, but many others had the same idea. Not everyone can escape […]
Auditors say OC health officials waved off conflict-of-interest warnings for eight months
Second phase of Orange County’s forensic audit reviewed 681 contracts worth $1.7 billion and found the warning signs around a supervisor’s daughter were raised early — and repeatedly ignored Orange County officials […]
Fullerton Union High School Builds a New Future for Student-Athletes
Fullerton Union High School is embarking on an ambitious athletics project to elevate the student-athlete experience by developing modern facilities. In collaboration with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. through its Lease-Leaseback services, the […]
The 230 Pages That Followed Andrew Do to Prison
This is a summary. The full document and sources is at the end. When Orange County supervisors voted in December 2024 to hire outside auditors, the assignment sounded narrow: figure out what […]
Fullerton Rewrote Its Homeless Shelter Rules – Here Is What the Record Actually Says
A fact-checked look at Ordinance 3340, Fullerton Municipal Code § 15.42.050, and the state laws behind them The Fullerton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3340 at the March 18, 2025 City Council […]
Woman’s Club of Fullerton Helps Light the Way at Tara’s Chance
On a beautiful sunny day at Tara’s Chance horse ranch in Fullerton, a previously dark but well-used path was transformed into a safer, brightly lit walkway thanks to a $2,500 donation […]
Indivisible CA45 Annual Picnic 2026
Indivisible CA45 hosted its fifth annual picnic at Hillcrest Park on Saturday, August 22. There were 45 people in attendance to build community, take a break from the work of political advocacy, […]
