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City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2024
The upcoming meeting is of significant importance, as it will address crucial urban planning and zoning issues. The detailed agenda can be accessed here: https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx There are three items on the agenda, […]
Pioneer Families of Fullerton (1860-1880)
The brothers George and Edward Amerige officially founded and laid out the town of Fullerton in 1887. However, they were not the first ones here. Native Americans (the Kizh, or Gabrieleno) […]
Read the Mid-October 2024 E-edition of the Fullerton Observer
Dear Gentle Subscribers
Dear Subscribers, October is the month each year that the Fullerton Observer asks subscribers to send in their renewals for continued home delivery by US Mail or digital supporters. We also always […]
Wall of Fame honors FUHS alumni on Oct. 25
The Fullerton Union High School’s Wall of Fame celebrates the success of the school’s exceptional graduates. Each year, the community nominates alumni who are worthy of special recognition—for making significant contributions to […]
Bright Futures Grants Awarded to Nonprofit Organizations to Educate Communities About the Benefits of Renewable Energy
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) – a community energy provider – announced today five recipients of its Bright Futures Grant, which provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and educators to support […]
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement […]
Free Virtual Fair Housing workshop
California tiene una nueva “página de inicio”: el renovado CA.gov del Estado facilita el acceso a los servicios y programas gubernamentales
Lo que necesita saber: El Estado lanzó una versión renovada de CA.gov, el portal insignia de California que conecta a las personas con cientos de servicios y programas estatales, como por ejemplo […]
LA Metro Board Approves Largest Joint Development Project in Metro’s History at the N. Hollywood Metro Station
Metro’s Joint Development Program has completed 2,362 housing units to date, with 3,387 additional units in the pipeline. The Board of The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has authorized entering […]
Save Walk on Wilshire Event Saturday, October 5
Join the Save Walk on Wilshire (WoW) group today, Saturday, October 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. for the Chalk on Wilshire Pokémon Party! They’ll be giving away free discounts and grand […]
OC Public Libraries Presents TeenFest 2024 on October 15
OC Public Libraries is pleased to present TeenFest 2024. This year’s annual event celebrating teens will be hosted on Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. at Tustin Library. Teens […]
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Groups Backing the Statewide Ballot Measures
(Figures are from online required late filing major donors of ballot measures for the upcoming November 5, 2024 election year through 9/17/2024 available at cal-access.sos.ca.gov) Be aware and don’t be fooled: Groups […]
How to Report Campaign Signs on Public Property
Candidates running for city council are provided with regulations regarding the placement of political signs, as outlined in the Fullerton Municipal Code Chapter 15-49. Campaigns have violated these regulations to varying extents. […]
Follow the Money: Fullerton School District Candidate
(Accurate as of Sept 26, 2024 Pre-Election deadline. Next report deadline is 10/24/24) (Information is from candidate-required filings available on the OC Registrar of Voters website: https://ocvote.gov/) (460 forms are filed at […]
Rest in Peace Early October 2024
A Ministry of Risk in a Time of War
“A ministry of risk goes unerringly to the side of the victims, to those threatened or destroyed by greed, prejudice, and war. From the side of those victims, it teaches two simple, […]
Northgate Market Donates 500 Care Packages to Children Fighting Cancer
Northgate Market, the leading Mexican-themed grocer in Anaheim, California, this week assembled and donated more than 500 care packages to uplift the spirits of children and their families fighting cancer at Children’s […]
City Council Notes: Tuesday, September 17 Meeting
Agreement with Footprint for Senate Bill 1383 compost credit procurement One of the components of SB1383 is the requirement for cities and counties to annually purchase a quantity of recovered organic waste […]
1500 sign petition for Walk on Wilshire to become permanent
Fullerton City Council will vote on whether to keep or remove the popular Walk on Wilshire pedestrianized area at its meeting on October 15, 2024. Save Walk on Wilshire has collected nearly […]
Umberg Measure Combatting Extremism in the Military Signed Into Law
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his measure, Senate Bill 901, which combats extremism in California’s National or State Guards was officially singed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on […]
Follow the Money: City Council Candidates
(Including the period covering 7/1-9/21, 2024, and prior filing for the 2024 Election) Documentation presented here is from the candidate’s required 460 & 497 campaign finance form filings available in the “Elections” […]
Senator Newman’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 Signed by Governor
Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking […]
Fullerton School District Set to Host First-Ever Community Fair and Sees Expansion of its Community Schools Program
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Partnership Program has grown to eight FSD schools that provide wrap-around services for students’ academic and social-emotional development. Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Program is […]
Read the Early October 2024 issue of the Fullerton Observer
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La Habra Sinkhole Follow-Up
In August of this year, the La Habra Storm Channel Sinkhole Repair Project (click here to read story) at the Coyote Village Condominiums officially began, securing $8.5 million in funds from the […]
Governor Newsom’s New Plan to Get Californians in Crisis Off the Streets and into Housing, Treatment, and Care
CARE Court connects a person struggling with untreated mental illness – and often also substance use challenges – with a court-ordered Care Plan for up to 24 months. Each plan is managed […]
Your Ballot Explained by a Political Science Professor
In addition to the Presidential Election, many other offices and ballot measures will be decided in the November 2024 Election. Fullerton is split into different districts for Congress, the California State Senate, […]
Rest in Peace George Octavio Barrera, Sr. and Linda (Mucha) Schultz
George Octavio Barrera, Sr. 1935–2024 George was born to Juan and Guadalupe Ramos Barrera on February 22, 1935, in Fullerton, California. He passed away on August 20, 2024, in Lakeside, Arizona. George […]
Quirk-Silva Bill Increasing Transparency of Public Funds Signed by Governor
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D—Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3130 into law, enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by requiring county Boards of Supervisors […]
Fullerton College Celebrates Over a Century with New Book Legends and Legacies
Fullerton College is proud to announce the release of Legends and Legacies: Over 100 Years of Fullerton College, a beautifully crafted book capturing the institution’s rich history and enduring legacy. Co-authored by […]
It’s Time to Fulfill the Promise of 1 Million Affordable Homes
Dozens of Struggling Renters to Host Housing Crisis Town Hall with OC Elected Officials In 2022, the State of California released its plan – A Home for Every Californian – that Includes […]
Es hora de cumplir la promesa de 1 millón de viviendas asequibles
Es hora de cumplir la promesa: 1 millón de viviendas asequibles: Docenas de inquilinos en dificultades organizan reunión comunitaria sobre la crisis de la falta de vivienda económica con sus representantes electos, […]
UNRWA Situation Report no. 138 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
All information from 17- 19 September 2024, valid as of 19 September 2024 at 22:30 – Days 348-350 of Hostilities Key Points The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) […]
