Senator Josh Newman Secured $8.5 Million for Permanent Repair. Last Thursday, Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) joined representatives from the City of La Habra and the Coyote Village Homeowners Association for the groundbreaking […]
Dana Carleton Clor 1949-2024 Dana Carleton Clor, a beloved Fullerton resident and successful businessman, passed away peacefully on August 7th at the age of 74. A pillar of the community, he was […]
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on August 8, 2024, the launch of a public service announcement (PSA) campaign as part of its ongoing efforts to educate the […]
Some of Fullerton School District’s youngest learners at one of its oldest campuses have started the new school year, and for many, their first classroom experience, in a modern learning environment with […]
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced on August 14, that the County of Orange initiated civil litigation (Case No. 30-2024-01418735-CU-BC-CJC) against Viet America Society, Peter Pham, Rhiannon Do, Aloha Financial, and others […]
Get ready, be prepared, and increase resilience. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting its next class in September. Learn how to prepare for a disaster, respond, and empower yourself and […]
The Swiftie Summer Jam event was an Epic Night for 400 Swiftys’ at the Hunt Library! The line of parents and children, eager to get in, moved swiftly as the City of […]
The Fullerton Museum Center, home of the Leo Fender Gallery, is thrilled to announce that Leo Fender will be inducted into the second class of the OC Hall of Fame. This prestigious […]
All information from 30 July – 1 August 2024, valid as of 1 August 2024 at 22:30 Days 299-301 of Hostilities The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) continue, […]
Foundation Encourages Local Teachers to Apply for a Project Grant California Credit Union Foundation encourages Orange County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant […]
The program for Medi-Cal members aims to decrease late-stage cancer diagnosis rates, increase early detection, and improve quality and member experience during cancer screening and treatment. To kick off its $50.1 million […]
Public Comments, Street Sweeping, and Citizen Finance Committee Public Comments Senior Advisory & Walk on Wilshire Todd Harrison: Next Tuesday at 11 am is the first meeting of the Senior Committee. Despite […]
There’s a massive Banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui. It’s a much-visited and beloved tourist destination. I’ve visited every time I’ve been to Maui. It’s an instantly recognizable symbol of the town and […]
The 2024-2025 school year is underway, and the North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP) is preparing to welcome a larger number of students on the first day of school at Fullerton […]
The North Orange County Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite you to its latest episode of ChamberTalk, featuring an exclusive conversation with the City of Fullerton’s Mayor, Nick Dunlap. In this […]
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American Federation of Government Employees and the California Alliance for Retired Americans Host a Demonstration in Anaheim To mark Social Security’s 89th birthday, the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220 and […]
The Importance of Local Media Since just before the start of the pandemic, over 360 newspapers in the United States have shut down, according to a new report from Northwestern University’s journalism […]
MOTAL is proud to announce that visitor survey results have been tabulated, and the responses have been superb. Evaluations from our first three host venues for Your Baby’s Amazing Brain (YBAB, […]
Dear Readers, My name is Saskia Kennedy. My Grandparents Ralph and Natalie, along with a group of their friends, started the Observer in 1978. My mother, Sharon Kennedy, became the editor when […]
Fullerton Observer co-founder Irene Kobayashi taught two sushi-loving Observers (retired editor Sharon and founder and editor of the Young Observers Francine) how to make the healthy treat at home. The session was […]
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D—Fullerton), Chair of the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration, led an informational hearing to discuss the state’s initiative to convert excess state properties into affordable housing on August […]
The death of Sonya Massey inspired an almost silent demonstration at Pearson Park in Anaheim on July 31. Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman, was shot and killed in her home by Deputy […]
If you’ve ever gone down West Valencia Mesa Drive, you have probably seen animal and insect-like sculptures made from palm fronds either sitting, standing, crouching, or perched in upright positions in different […]
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Situation Report no. 126 All information from 30 July – 1 August 2024, valid as of 1 August 2024 at 22:30 Key Points The Gaza […]
If you haven’t heard of or read about Project 2025, you’d better get real familiar with it real soon because it will be Trump’s playbook from Day One or – if we […]
They say that in politics, a month is a very long time. Well, this month seems to have begun a thousand years ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away and a whole […]
Get ready for an amazing concert featuring tributes to 5 legends of rock! Join us for a one-night-only show on Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm. Las Vegas and LA-based tribute artists […]
Federal Tax Dollars Return Home As Part Of Nearly $15 Million Correa Secured For Community Projects In The FY’24 Omnibus Package Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) will join City of Orange Mayor Dan […]
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced on August 2, 2024, the publication of the County of Orange’s draft Climate Action Plan. The publication starts a 20-day public review period before the draft […]
Are you familiar with the Serenity Prayer? It is full of wisdom. Here it is, in case you do not know it: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I […]
Nancy Elizabeth Bliss Estes 1952-2024 Nancy Elizabeth Bliss Estes, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and resident of Fullerton for 54 years, passed away on June 2 at St. Jude Hospital surrounded by her […]
Street sweeping (Item #9) is only one of two items on the regular agenda. The other item, Item #10, is setting up a citizen finance committee. Street sweeping was discussed at the April […]
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Lou Correa (CA-46) led a letter with members of the Orange County Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on August 02, 2024, urging federal […]
At around 10 pm, I made the decision to go to the emergency room as the migraine that had started at 10 am was getting worse. At the St. Jude emergency room, […]
