The Reverend Esther Diane Smith passed away peacefully at her home in Fullerton, CA, on April 4, 2024, from natural causes. Mother Diane is survived by her sister Sharon, her brother Richard […]
Rest in Peace Reverend Esther Diane Smith
Dignity Memorial
On the City Council Agenda for May 07, 2024
City Council meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com. City Hall is located […]
What the analysts leave out
The conservative columnist George Will wrote a very welcome column calling attention to a book, Nuclear War: A Scenario by historian Annie Jacobsen, a riveting must-read that details just how easily deterrence could unravel, how fast […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District is participating in the Seamless Summer Feeding Option
Fullerton Joint Union High School District participates in the Seamless Summer Feeding Option Program. The following school sites will provide Breakfast and Lunch (under the Universal Meal Program) to all children 18 […]
Young Observers: Early May 2024
Did You Know? by Declan, 8th grade The Harmful Impact of Feeding Ducks Have you visited a lake and seen a sign that says, “Please don’t feed the ducks!” and wondered why? Although […]
Healthy Awareness: What are those little houses with books about?
Walking around Fullerton, have you ever noticed those house-like structures on posts in some of the front yards? They are the Little Free Library. According to Wikipedia, the late Todd Bol built […]
18 Botanical Inspired Art Installations Open Until May 12th Inside CSUF Arboretum
On view to the public through May 12, 2024, Symbiosis: 18 Environmental Art Installations are open inside the Arboretum & Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton. Situated at the intersection […]
Hits & Misses: Civil War
Civil War: A Hit and A Miss This movie has been referred to as “a scary vision of a broken America,” probably an apt description of the violence and mayhem that ensues […]
Balance & Change: Easy Exercise for Your Mind
We tend to find a particular way to do things and then comfortably stay there. It does not matter how we drive to work, how we use a certain app, or where […]
How Many Names Can a Commenter Have?
Why do some people feel the need to comment using several fake names? If they truly believe in their opinion, why not comment consistently using one version of their own name—or, if […]
City of Fullerton Budget Study Session 2024/2025
Staff presented the proposed budget at the Special Budget Study on April 23, during which they took council questions and heard public comments. Four Council members were present in chambers, with Mayor […]
Home and Business Owners Alert: Property is not insured against radiological accidents at San Onofre
Many residents of Orange and San Diego counties were relieved when the nuclear power plant at San Onofre was permanently shut down in 2013. That the plant posed risks to people and property only while the reactors were operational was challenged in the Register’s March […]
12-year-old Zacky Muñoz is ready to knock out food allergies with his third piece of legislation
To make an impact is one of the ultimate and seemingly unattainable goals in one’s lifetime, but for 12-year-old Zacky Muñoz, making an impact is in his nature. Muñoz is changing systems […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early May 2024
Bowling For Music Did you know the bowl at Hillcrest Park was originally intended for live concerts? There have been many over the years; some in the ’70s became somewhat infamous. The […]
Love Fullerton 2024
The 11th Annual Citywide Volunteer Day began at 8am on April 20 with breakfast in the quad at Fullerton College for the volunteers, with entertainment from the OLLI Senior Flash Mob. Several […]
Brea Gallery is proud to present the 39th annual Made in California exhibition
Honoring contemporary creative movements throughout the state, the Brea Gallery proudly presents the 39th annual Made in California exhibition through June 23rd, 2024. For nearly four decades, this annual juried exhibit has […]
The city of Fullerton presented a certificate of recognition to Isaac Morales
The city of Fullerton presented a certificate of recognition to Isaac Morales, a senior at Sunnyhills High School, for his performance as an All-County Freeway League MVP for boys’ soccer. Morales […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School Board: April 9, 2024 meeting
Update: The next board meeting is May 14 -not May 24. It has been corrected here. Thank you Nico for pointing out the error. Fullerton Joint Union High School Board For more […]
City Council Notes: Good Hands for One Tutoring
Evan Parks, President of Good Hands for One, made the following presentation to the city council on April 16. “Today, I want to introduce our organization officially. We are so proud to […]
Fullerton School District Board: April 16, 2024
Fullerton School District Board FSD Board Meetings are held at Fullerton School District Headquarters Located at 1401 W Valencia Drive or towww.fsd.k12.ca.us Honors The board meeting of the Fullerton School District on […]
Ten senior Assisteens celebrated their years of service to the community at a formal event on April 26
Assisteens, an auxiliary of the Assistance League of Fullerton, began in 1964 to introduce members’ daughters to the world of helping others. The program has grown beyond members’ daughters and granddaughters to […]
Dia del Niño and Pak Folk Fest Celebrate Culture
Fullerton is home to many people with rich cultural backgrounds. We have festivals representing Korean, Mexican, Pakistani, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, etc. On April 27, two fantastic festivals celebrating two beautiful cultures […]
Protesters in downtown Fullerton demand a stop to the genocide of Palestinians
A demonstration occurred on April 28 at Harbor and Santa Fe corner in downtown Fullerton to raise awareness and demand that the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza stop. Egyptian podcaster Rahma Zein […]
U.S. Air Force officer James Cho formally announced his campaign for Fullerton School Board Trustee Area 2 on April 26th
James Cho celebrated announcing his candidacy with friends and family at Eggspresso, a local Korean-owned business across from Laguna Road Elementary School. James attended Sunset Lane, Laguna Road, Parks Junior High, and […]
Read the Early May 2024 issue of the Fullerton Observer
Understanding what Democratic Socialists of America are and how they differ from social Democrats
Organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) continue to gain prominence, growing from 24,000 members in 2017 to 92,000 members today. So, what is Democratic Socialism? Democratic socialism is fairly easy […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Barragán Statement on President Biden’s Final H2-A Rule for Temporary Farmworkers
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair (CHC) Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s final H-2A rule to strengthen protections for temporary farmworkers on April 26, 2024. “I applaud […]
Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Bicyclist
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of W. Orangethorpe Ave and Campus Dr. on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at approximately 9:05 PM, regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and […]
City Council Notes for April 16: Series Streetlight update
Public Works Director Stephen Bise gave an update on street lights. Overview: The city owns approximately 7,000 street lights. SCE is required to provide power to those lights, and Fullerton is responsible for […]
City Council Notes for April 16: Fiscal year 2024-25: Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation (SB 1) Account Funds Allocation
Civil Engineer David Grantham gave a brief presentation to Fullerton City Council on April 16. Background: The City of Fullerton gains revenue from SB1 by everyone filling up their car at the […]
City Council Notes April 16: Fullerton Police Department Policy 708 – Military Equipment Use
Fullerton Police Department Chief Jon Radus gave a presentation on Government Code 7070, which is the military equipment policy. “In 2021, Assembly Bill 481 passed and was signed into law that requires […]
Critical Incident Community Debrief about an officer involved shooting
Fullerton Police Officers responded on March 26, 2024, at approximately 5:09 pm to the Wells Fargo Bank at 141 W. Bastanchury Road regarding a bank robbery in progress. A masked male entered […]
Maple School Celebrates 100 Years
Maple School in the Fullerton School District (FSD) opened its doors in 1924. On April 24, 2024, FSD officials joined the community in celebrating this centennial milestone. The early evening celebration featured […]
Fullerton City Council Proclaimed April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
Fullerton City Council proclaimed April as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month at the April 16 city council meeting. The City of Fullerton is home to many prominent Muslim residents who continue […]
Fullerton School District is Filling the Niche for Advanced Athletes
Fullerton has a storied legacy in athletics, with greats like LA Dodger Tommy Lasorda. Many standout athletes from Fullerton have found success in basketball, baseball, football, dance, and other sports. Fullerton has […]
