Every year, when the school year ends, children who rely on school meals are at where a serious risk of going hungry. This is where the Fullerton School District Seamless Summer Feeding […]
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Day of Music June 21, 2024
Kick off the summer with a day of free music on the longest day of the year on June 21. The Day of Music Fullerton is back for its tenth year, with […]
The Heart of Robin Hood Runs June 4th – June 26, 2024
“ …I found my heart full in the presence of a strong, beautiful woman, and that’s how Robin found his.” –From the Director, Brian Johnson’s Notes. Filled with exciting swashbuckling battles, daring fight scenes, and what proves to be an epic […]
New law requiring bars and night clubs to offer drug testing kits takes effect July 1
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is reminding its licensees and applicants that on July 1, a new law will take effect mandating Type 48 license holders to offer drug testing […]
Junior Divers Compete in the First International Diving Competition in the US in 2024
Junior divers from around the world gathered during the Memorial Day weekend for one of the first international Junior diving invitationals in the US, held at the Marguerite Aquatics Center in Mission […]
Fullerton Pride 2024
By wheel and by foot, a rush of rainbow joy parades down Wilshire Avenue in celebration of Pride month. On Saturday, June 1st, the Fullerton Museum Center hosted its 3rd Annual Pride […]
Fullerton Union High School Students Begin the Restoration of Coyote Hills Tree Park
Fullerton Union High School Environmental Science Club students, under the guidance of their teacher, Danica Perez, and in collaboration with local biologists Jacob Lloyd Davies and Kristal Watrous and the Friends of […]
Fullerton’s 3rd Annual Pride Fest JUNE 1st
Paul Cabrera Shares His Educational Journey
Dear Fullerton Observer, My name is Paul Cabrera. I am 20 years old, born and raised in Fullerton, California, and I recently graduated from Fullerton College on May 25th, 2024, with three […]
Fullerton School District Changes the Game for Advanced Student-Athletes in LA and the OC through its Performance Academy Sports Program
Fullerton School District’s Performance Academy is the only public school program that offers in-person learning with sports training integrated into the school day. Fullerton School District (FSD) sits at the forefront of […]
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva Hosts a Gun Violence Prevention Rally
You are invited to join Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, elected officials, and advocates for a Gun Violence Prevention Rally! Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., Buena […]
A Tribute to Alice Mildred Dyer, PhD. 1927-2024
Dr. Alice Dyer, a long-time resident of Fullerton, passed away on May 24, 2024. Her husband, Jim Vawter, PhD. Preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, three children, two stepsons, […]
A Tribute to Joyce Toy 1927-2024
Joyce Toy passed away on May 4, 2024, after a long and active life. She was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in that area through the Great Depression and World […]
One senior’s approach to renewing the driver’s license
As a senior, I was unhappy when I received a notice in the mail that it was time to renew my driver’s license. “Oh, no!” I thought, “Am I in good enough […]
Dual Enrollment Program
Fullerton Joint Union High School District’s (FJUHSD) Dual Enrollment Program is a formal agreement with Cypress and Fullerton College that allows FJUHSD students to gain college transferable units at no cost to […]
Balance & Change: Clear Communication
Have you ever read a romance novel? The basic structure is basically the same in all of them: they meet cute, there is an issue that almost tears them apart, and they live happily ever after. But have […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon: I’m a Working Artist. Why Should I Teach?
It’s easy to see the benefits of art classes and workshops for students wanting to learn about art. The instructor shares tips and tricks, and the students leave with tools to improve […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School Board: Meeting May 14
During the last meeting before graduation, the Trustees wished Sunny Hills High School senior Katie Sweeney well as she prepares to attend the University of Washington. They also thanked her for her […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early June 2024
9th Annual Day Of Music The dark days of COVID put the brakes on our annual Day of Music, but as you must know, it has been resurrected. This year, things are full […]
A Tribute to Karen Marie Murphy 1951-2024
Karen’s passing was very unexpected, leaving her family with beautiful memories and deep loss and grief. Karen Marie Mason entered this world on October 6, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to her proud […]
An open letter to Father Jerome Karcher, founder of Mercy House
Father Jerome Karcher ℅ Mercy House, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Father Karcher: Why are we being punished? I’m not being facetious, although it sounds like it. And this is not a general query […]
Students Worldwide are Demonstrating in Support of Palestinians
Peaceful student protests are taking place on university campuses around the world, including in the US, UK, European Union, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Egypt, Lebanon, and more. In the […]
Read the Early June 2024 Fullerton Observer
Out of My Mind: Words Mean Something: Mass Destruction, War Crimes & Genocide
Israel’s everyday treatment and mistreatment of Palestinians on the West Bank and “over the top” violence in Gaza are certainly open to criticism. Well, that’s an understatement. The tragic facts on the […]
Video Observer: Curating a Salvador Dali Collection at the Muckenthaler
Independent curator Annabella Pritchard has always been fascinated by the Surrealist movement, and her research has been focused on women Surrealist artists for a little over a decade. One evening a year ago, she received a […]
City Council Notes: May 21 Meeting
Proclamation of May as Jewish American Heritage Appreciation and Awareness Month Jewish American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements, enduring legacy, and invaluable contributions of Jewish […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage planes […]
A Tribute to Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome 1937-2024
Helen “Janet” Hall Jerome was an 87-year resident of Fullerton. She was a breach-baby, born at Fullerton’s Cottage Hospital on February 7, 1937, to Bill & Nella Hall. Janet was their only […]
In Memory of Yuan-Hsih Hsin 1932-2024
Yuan-Hsih Hsih, 92, passed away on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Shanghai, China, he was one of ten children. After WWII, he lived and worked in Taiwan for […]
Reflection of the Life of Alfred Lee Owens Jr 1939-2024
Alfred (“Al”) L Owens Jr was born in Linden, Texas, on April 13th, 1939, to the late Alfred L Owens Sr and Roxie Lee Love. In search of a better life, they […]
Artist Amy Bauer and Jewel Box Children’s Theater Present “Trashion Show”: a Free All Ages Trash to Fashion Runway Show
“Trashion Show”, a California Creative Corps-funded public workshop series and re-use fashion show, creates unique wearable art from clean discarded materials. “Trashion Show” Artist Amy Bauer ǀ Jewel Box Children’s Theater Sunday, […]
Airport Day Takes Off Again June 1st
The Fullerton Municipal Airport will open the gate on Saturday, June 1st, allowing hundreds of visitors onto the field to again experience a vast array of helicopters, war birds, and classic vintage […]
Mom hopes for daughter’s safe return – California teen missing
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Da’kera Jones. Da’kera went missing from her home in Los Angeles, California, on April 1, […]
In Case You Missed It: Gaza May 24, 2024
• Israel ordered to immediately halt the military assault on Rafah, Gaza by the UN International Court of Justice in a genocide case brought by South Africa. The court also ruled that border […]
Video Observer: CSUF Student Starts Petition to Save Trees in Uptown Whittier
Eva Rodriguez, a first-year student at Cal State Fullerton majoring in psychology, was stopped by a woman while walking with friends around Uptown Whittier, the City’s historic tree-lined district, which gives the […]
