“She’s Making Jam” by Alicia, 8th Grade She stands at the stove before dawn, hair pinned up with yesterday’s patience. The kettle trembles. The bills rattle, upset. And the house already knows […]
Young Observers: mid-February 2026
Editor Tegan Yoo
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Updates
New Mascots At the February 10 FJUHSD Board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Dr. Karl Zener announced new mascots for both Fullerton Union and Sonora High Schools. Both schools worked over […]
Fullerton School District Board English Language Learner Update
Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Dr. Adaina Brown and Director of Education Services Sung Chi reported at the January FSD (Fullerton School District) board meeting on recent California Dashboard data. The California […]
Storm Causes Tree to Crash onto House on Amerige Street
In the early hours of February 17, a storm resulted in an incident for Rashad Sharif and his wife, who were awakened by a 40-foot pine tree falling onto their home. The […]
Why Local Journalists Matter More Than Ever
In an era dominated by global headlines and algorithm-driven feeds, it is easy to overlook the reporters covering school board meetings, city council votes and zoning disputes. Yet local journalists remain one […]
Lions Field Reopens to Community Celebration
The City of Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department held the Lions Field Grand Reopening on January 31. The event marked the completion of significant improvements, including a full turf replacement, the installation […]
Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Meet Pops, Mr. Samuel Aguilar
Samuel Aguilar, lovingly known as Pops, was born in 1940 in East Los Angeles, the second of seven children in a family that knew both love and hardship. When Samuel was twelve, […]
On the City Council Agenda for February 17, 2026
The meeting will begin with a presentation on a Behavioral Health Clinician program. Followed by a robust consent calendar. Notably absent from open discussions on regular business items is the Fiscal Year […]
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Is Fullerton’s Mayoral Rotation a Barrier to Civic Engagement?
So Fred Jung has again been appointed mayor of Fullerton, despite the city’s seemingly endless string of multimillion-dollar budget deficits and sundry wanderings through the financial wilderness. For smaller cities with financial woes such as Fullerton […]
Rebuild Local News Calls for Congressional Action to Support Local Journalism
Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman urged Congress in his Senate testimony on February 10 to adopt policies that increase the number of local reporters and ensure tech platforms compensate small and […]
The Electric Company Theatre Enchants with Heartfelt Performance of “Once”
The Electric Company Theatre brings Once, a captivating little Irish Indie musical, to the stage at the beautifully rustic venue, The Charleston, located in the historic Williams Building in downtown Fullerton. Once […]
Fullerton Marine Corps Veteran Selected as California’s Representative for the 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project
A local Purple Heart recipient has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2026 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees. U.S. Marine Corps Major (Maj) Larry R. Iverson Jr., Ph.D., will represent […]
Public Comments Dominated by ICE Incident Concerns at February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
There were over 40 public comments at the February 3, 2026 Fullerton standing-room-only City Council meeting – all but two comments concerned the January 22, 2026 ICE incident at the Highland PineTree […]
Fullerton Police Department Addresses Protocols Following ICE Incident
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations become more common in Orange County, the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) is reevaluating its protocols regarding interactions with federal agents. Recent developments came to light […]
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat Predatory Online Scammers
Text of Legislation (PDF) Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA) have united to introduce the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act, legislation designed to combat the rampant issue of […]
Metropolitan Water District Board Approves Environmental Review for Pure Water So. Calif. Wastewater Recycling Plan
Statement from LA Waterkeeper: Metropolitan Water District board votes to move Pure Water So. Calif. wastewater recycling plan forward Board-approved environmental review document; next step is budget appropriation in April. The board […]
opinion: How Not To Run A City
In 2020, Fullerton voters were promised a reset. Candidates Fred Jung and Nick Dunlap ran against prior city councils, whom they accused of fiscal irresponsibility, deferred maintenance, and general mismanagement. Their message […]
All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Unveils Interactive Exhibit “Become a Work of Art” in Downtown Fullerton
Ever wanted to step inside a masterpiece? The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation has brought a touch of whimsy and wonder to Downtown Fullerton with its new interactive exhibit, […]
Free 2026 Tax Filing Services Available Through Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep Program
– Program helps families claim cash back, tax credits, and save on tax preparation fees – File in-person, online or at ‘Tea + Taxes’ community events – Orange County United Way is […]
Fullerton Joins Anaheim in the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair
Black History Month kicked off in downtown Anaheim Saturday with the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair. Hundreds lined the streets along Anaheim Blvd. as the parade headed south from […]
Video Observer: Free Fullerton Fire Department Station Tours
I was scrolling through the City of Fullerton’s website when I discovered that local residents can see inside the Fullerton Fire Department’s historic Station 1, located at 312 East Commonwealth Avenue, […]
Confirmed Measles Case Visited Orange County While Infectious
Community urged to ensure immunity The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) received notification of a confirmed case of measles who visited Orange County (OC). While infectious, this individual visited the following […]
E-Bike Regulations Move Forward in Fullerton
The Fullerton City Council has taken steps towards implementing new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters, following the release of the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report, titled *E-Bikes: Friend or Foe*. […]
Placentia High School Students Rally Against ICE
Students from El Dorado High School and Valencia High School gathered today in Placentia to protest against the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The rally, marked by enthusiastic participation […]
Suspect Arrested in Indecent Exposure Cases in Fullerton
The Fullerton Police Department has arrested Marshall Leonard, a 73-year-old from Anaheim, in connection with two incidents of indecent exposure in the parking lot of a shopping center on W. Malvern Ave. […]
Fullerton High School Students Rally Against ICE in Peaceful Protest
Hundreds of students from Fullerton High School took to the streets on February 6, marching down Lemon Avenue to Chapman Avenue, then Chapman Avenue to Harbor Boulevard, and Berkley Avenue in a […]
Balance & Change: The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Life’s Small and Big Experiences
Adventures are some of my favorite things! Not all adventures have to be large and expensive. Yes, those are fun. I love adventures where I get to explore a part of the […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: The War on Dissent is also a war on education, literacy and reality
Librarians are the custodians and the guardians of the word. A literate, educated populace is one that can think for itself, draw its own conclusions about local, national and world events from […]
The Science Behind It: Making Medicine Make Sense
Even though medicine shapes nearly every part of our lives, the complicated workings behind the science of life remain hidden behind simplified and often misdirected assumptions that discredit its meticulous nature. News […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Tragic Lessons of Xenophobia
Cynically Using Immigration and Intimidation to Lead Us to Despotism I write this on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to a sincere commitment to two slogans that must be more than […]
Movie Review: The Testament of Ann Lee FINAL is a Hit and a Miss
As conventional drama, The Testament of Ann Lee lacks the familiar pleasures of tension, conflict, and a clean narrative arc. But as a meditation on an extraordinary woman and the Shakerreligious sect […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early February 2026
Good Vibes End The Year May as well use the exact words from longtime reader Steve. “I just got pulled over by the Fullerton Police for making a rolling stop through a […]
FPD Responds to Incident Involving Federal Agents and Armed Suspect
On January 22, officers from the Fullerton Police Department (FPD) responded to a call from a resident who reported seeing a male brandishing a handgun in her apartment complex. Upon arrival at […]
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