I admit it. I am one of them. It is September, and I start looking for pumpkin spice lattes. It must be a regular part of my day by the time we […]
Michelle Gottlieb, Psy.D., MFT, LPCC
Observers Around the World and Park Photo Challenge
FPPC sends advisory to local officials of their responsibilities under new law (SB1439)
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, sent an advisory letter to all city and county attorneys in the State reminding them a new law regarding […]
Fire Prevention Week: Cooking fires responsible for numerous injuries and deaths every year
During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Orange County reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help […]
Environmental Comments Sought On Massive Re-Zoning Program
In an effort to provide for Fullerton’s approximately 7,500 California state-required units of affordable housing, the City of Fullerton is starting a Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ) Program to streamline development approvals […]
Healthy Awareness: The Importance of Play
Dr. Stuart Brown of the University of California, Los Angeles, states that playing is not just joyful and energizing but is deeply involved in human development and intelligence. Brown’s first piece of […]
High-Speed Rail Recognizes 10th Cohort to Complete Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
The California High-Speed Rail Authority recognized 17 students who completed the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week pre-apprenticeship program in Selma. Since the start of the training center in 2020, 151 students […]
Young Observers: Early October 2023
FSD Innovations: Tiny Homes, Big Dreams by Edyn, 10th grade Nicolas Junior High held the “groundbreaking” of its new, innovative Tiny Home project last month. Twenty-two students will build the Tiny […]
Debuting in the U.S. the World Korean Business Conventions will be held in Anaheim, Orange County
The World Korean Business Convention (WKBC) will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center from October 11th to the 14th. This conference is unique to the US, let alone the region, as […]
Fullerton Tri-Parish* Collaborative Offers Michael Clements Miniloan Program to help keep hard-working people in the homes
* The Tri-Parish Collaborative is made up of three St. Vincent de Paul Conferences of Fullerton’s Three Catholic Parishes – St. Philip Benizi, St. Mary, and St. Juliana Falconieri One of the […]
Seasoned Volunteer Mauled by Dog at Orange County Animal Care
It is with a heavy heart that I share that a seasoned dog volunteer of 15 years was seriously attacked by a shelter dog. The volunteer was bitten 18 times and sustained […]
High School Board: September 10 Meeting
New Sonora High Assistant Principal Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Ed Atkinson announced former Fullerton Union HS instructor Mrs. Maggie Crail has transferred to serve as the newest Assistant Principal at […]
Union Pacific Trail Protest
Update: More community members take a stand for the $1.78 million grant to be used for its intended purpose of Union Pacific Trail Phase II. People Above Things (PAT) student group organized […]
Board of Registered Nursing considers capping enrollment when there are 40,000 fewer nurses than is required to meet patient demand
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and […]
Downtown Report: Early October 2023
New in Town Chako’s Social Chako’s Social has just opened also, at 101 S Harbor. They promise to be “the hottest new restaurant and Supper Club in Southern California, with bold flavors, […]
Project Curiosity
Orangethorpe Elementary has an initiative called Project Curiosity, which infuses art, science, and conservation. We are taught to reuse and recycle. That is where we got the idea to […]
Parks and Recreation Commission September 11 Meeting
Current commissioners present were Jesus Silva, Kathy Lira, Adrian Meza, Erik Wehn, and Damion Lloyd See full video here. Department Updates: New Senior programs at Fullerton Community Center include Chair Volleyball; Music […]
City Council Notes: September 19, 2023 Meeting
City Council Notes by Leah Han 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 […]
Union Pacific Trail advocates hold peaceful demonstration asking to use the $1.78 million grant for its intended purpose
Notes From September 19 Protest of Council Denial of UP Trail Over 25 south Fullerton neighbors were joined by a handful of north Fullerton residents in a demonstration designed to urge the […]
Local Author: “Above The Ground” by Dan Lawton
“Above The Ground” by Dan Lawton Kevin Barry Artt is an innocent man. His story is a tale of survival and redemption. “Above The Ground” is the true story of Kevin Barry […]
Neighborhood Gardens Improving Fullerton
Woods & Malvern Gardens Fullerton residents Bill and Kathy have created beautiful succulent gardens at the corner of Woods and Malvern. Truslow Neighborhood Garden Ignacio “Iggy” Morales had the idea to plant […]
Non-profit Radiant Futures Receives $85,000 from San Manuel Orange County Golf Tournament
Non-profit Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC), has received a donation of $85,000 from the annual San Manuel Orange County Golf Tournament, held recently on ocean-view golf courses […]
Today, Sunday at noon Celebrate A Day in Fullerton at the Museum Center
Governor Signs Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Bill That Closes Loophole to Prevent Firearm Possession for Pretrial Mental Health Diversion Participants
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 455 into law on September 26, 2023, closing the legal loophole that allows criminal defendants who suffer from mental […]
Halloween Decor Around Fullerton
Are you getting in the mood for a super Halloween? Bill Trout sent in pictures of his Halloween decorations. “Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. This year, I […]
Out of My Mind: Conservatives Aren’t Always Wrong (Nor Liberals Always Right)
We politicize everything: sex, gender, wars, viruses, masks, race and religion. However, as Obama said, “We are not a red nation or a blue nation. We are purple.” We are a blend […]
Rep. Correa Stands with Service Members and Federal Workers by Refusing His Pay in Event of a Governnment Shutdown
Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) sent a letter to Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, demanding that his pay be withheld until a possible government shutdown is concluded. […]
Orange County Health Care Agency Launches CARE Act to Aid Individuals with Untreated Mental Illness
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is set to launch the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act program in Orange County (OC), making it the first county in California to have […]
Healthy Awareness: Pedophile Awareness
In the last issue of the Fullerton Observer, an OC grand jury report on Human Trafficking in Orange County was published. I felt compelled to alert people of the characteristics of a […]
Rep. Correa Announces $2 Million in Federal Funding to Decrease Crime in OC, Create Science Programming Space for Families
Federal Funding For Discovery Cube Is Part Of Nearly $30 Million Congressman Correa Secured For Community Projects In CA-46 In The FY’23 Omnibus Package Rep. Correa delivers federal funding to Discovery Cube […]
California Increases Minimum Wage Protections for Fast-Food Workers
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Beginning in April next year, California’s minimum wage for the state’s 500,000 fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour – the average hourly wage for fast-food workers in 2022 […]
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 on September 29, 2023, four recipients of its first Bright Futures Grants, which provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, […]
Fullerton Names Stephen Bise as New Public Works Director
Fullerton City Manager Eric Levitt has selected Stephen Bise to serve as the City’s new Public Works Director. The Director is a key member of the City Manager’s Executive Team and provides […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: NarxCare? It’s more like Narc Scare (part I)
Over the past five months, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend on my Facebook feed. FB friends from across the continent have been reporting unusual events when they’ve gone to see a primary […]
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 Housing) Waitlist
The Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 housing) waiting list beginning September 18, 2023, 8:00 a.m. PDT through September 29, 2023, […]
