Beth Dieckhoff is a volunteer at the Assistance League Thrift Shop in Fullerton but she was just a regular customer when she found the perfect skirt to accompany her on her trip […]
Fighting Fast Fashion by Shopping Second Hand
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Stop unwanted calls
“Hi, how ya doin’ today? We talked last April and you said you were thinking of a remodel and I should call you back in a few months…” “Hello, how are you? […]
Know the Law: Assembly Bill 5 (AB5)
What is the AB5? According to the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), “AB 5 is a bill the Governor signed into law in September 2019 addressing employment status when a hiring […]
Fullerton Elks Lodge Uses Grant Money for Student Homework Club Incentive Items
Fullerton Elks Lodge partnered with a Placentia non-profit, Lot 318, to support and enhance educational efforts for underprivileged children. Lot 318 has a long history of working in these impacted communities […]
Passport Day to Help Families Beat the Summer Rush!
The passport rush for summertime travel has begun! Beat the rush and take advantage of Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen’s Passport Day on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 […]
Friends of Jazz helps keep music in the schools
Founded in November 1999 as a nonprofit organization staffed by volunteers, Friends of Jazz’s mission is to ensure the continued growth and development of music performance, appreciation, and education. Our primary goal […]
Opioid Awareness
The OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA) presented a candid information session on January 26 to a packed house at Fullerton Union High School’s Little Theater. The topic was the alarming uptick in […]
Ranking Member Correa Statement on DHS and DOJ Attempt to Resurrect Trump’s Transit Ban
Following reports that the Biden Administration will now require asylum seekers to first apply for asylum in a transit country instead of allowing them to seek their legal right to asylum at […]
Council Majority Approves $12 Million to Re-build the Fullerton Fire Department
Council Majority decided to go against joining the Orange County Fire Authority and instead retain the Fullerton Fire Department during the October 2022 Council Meeting. Before the October decision, the Fullerton Fire […]
30th annual A Day of Authors event is set for April 22
A Day of Authors 2023 ALPHA – the Professional Auxiliary of the Fullerton Assistance League. Fullerton is part of the National Assistance League which has over 22,000 members in 120 chapters nationwide focused […]
7 years-old Author Arianna Thapaliya Publishes First Book: The Cat Princess
Arianna is a second grader at Fisler elementary school in Fullerton Orange County CA. It has been a year since Arianna’s mom, Anu, left her body. “My daughter Arianna wrote a beautiful […]
Hunt Library Receives a Proposal from Korean Community Services
A new proposal for using the Hunt Library building and adjacent property is coming before the Hunt Library Ad Hoc Committee on February 27. The meeting is held in the Fullerton Public […]
Congratulations to the Fullerton Bears Jr All-American Football Superbowl Championship winners for 2022.
Above: Congratulations to the Fullerton Bears Jr All-American Football Superbowl Championship winners for 2022. Below: Bears Junior Football Cheer Squad receives recognition from the City of Fullerton and the State Assembly office […]
Fullerton Observer Mid-February 2023 edition
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City Council Notes
February 7 Meeting Outgoing Board/Commission/Committee Member Recognition Awards Thank you for your service to the Fullerton community Ann Sim, David Robinson, Mark Shapiro, Adelle Haskell, Ellen Ballard, Aisha Bussani, Brian Yanity, Lynn […]
Wednesdays Certified Farmers Market Seeks Vendors
The Certified Farmers Market is located behind the Fullerton Community Center where there is ample parking. This nonprofit is believed to be the oldest farmers market in Orange County. It offers a […]
Women of Distinction
Do you know an extraordinary woman who leads by example, lives on purpose, and inspires others to be more and do more? Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva’s office is now accepting nominations for the […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS
When help hurts, and why, and what to try instead. “I was happy three days ago. Today I’m depressed. What happened? Nothing. An inner crutch slipped. Some poorly suppressed memory rose to […]
‘Day of Music Fullerton’ and the Fox Theatre Move Together into 2023 and Beyond
The Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation takes over the ‘Day of Music Fullerton’ organization and will produce the event in the future. Since its formation and the first celebration of the “Day of […]
Out of My Mind: Political Commentary
Hypocrisy, Mendacity & Cynicism: A Trifecta of American Politics The picture of AOC (Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez) and Matt Gaetz chatting, seemingly amicably, during the nearly violent chaos of the Kevin McCarthy confirmation hearings […]
CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship Boosts Social Change with $550,000 Grant
Cal State Fullerton’s Center for Entrepreneurship supports Orange County businesses and aspiring business owners by offering educational programs, consulting services and resources to CSUF students and community members interested in social entrepreneurship. […]
Young Observers edited by Francine Vudoti
Featured Pet & Trivia by Rosie, 6th grade Meet Gambit Mysterious five-year-old Siberian Husky Gambit came to the OC Animal Care with a case of fly strike dermatitis. Though Gambit’s ears are […]
Local Author Linda Saslow: See You Zen book signing at Half Off Books
See You Zen is a novel intended as a casual beach read to pick up and finish in a weekend. The style is breezy and witty with enough suspense to keep the […]
Breeze Airways Debuts from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA): Nonstops to Orlando, Provo, Cincinnati, Columbus and Pittsburgh
Breeze Airways, the newest, nicest U.S. airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, today debuted at John Wayne Airport (SNA) with the first-ever “Orange County to Orange County” flight, to Orlando, FL […]
Why There Will Be No Nuclear War
Out of My Mind I am well aware that by the time you read this, I could have been proven tragically wrong. I know that when the World Affairs Council met in […]
Red Cross: Three reasons to give blood this month
One in 7 patients entering a hospital will need a blood transfusion. At the same time, only about 3% of Americans give blood. The American Red Cross needs more people to make […]
Allison Adams’ “Groundbreaking Girls, Trailblazing Women” Exhibition Opens February 16th
Orange County artist Allison Adams honors women in a wide range of careers, decades, and interests in her exhibit “Groundbreaking Women.” Adams began the project in 2017 after the death of her […]
OCTA Distributes $12 Million to Improve Local Streets
Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation, provides funding to cities and the county to repair potholes, repave streets and enhance safety Repairing potholes, repaving streets, synchronizing signals, enhancing safety, […]
Donations Requested for Basic Needs Services
SHARE THIS: Basic Needs Services provides full-sized hygiene products and gently worn professional attire to support CSUF students. The center is currently in need of donations such as new, full-sized hygiene products. […]
$137,118 RAISED IN 24 HOURS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY TEEN RELATIONSHIPS DURING LOVE IS GIVING DAY
Hosted by Orange County Community Foundation during Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, funds raised will help nine local nonprofits deliver life-changing support The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) hosted its […]
Legislation Searches To Find Alternatives For Dangerous Opioids Harming Veteran Communities
REPS. CORREA, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO RESEARCH CANNABIS FOR VETERANS Today, Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46) and Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation today that pushes the Department of Veterans Affairs […]
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and NAACP Branch President Dr. Cheyenne Bryant Unveiled NAACP Square Sign
On Saturday, February 11, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Los Angeles City and Dr. Cheyenne Bryant unveiled the first national “NAACP SQUARE” on the intersection of West 3rd Street and South Mesa […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: From sidewalk to shelter to housing.
Wait, for now. Distrust everything if you have to. But trust the hours. Haven’t they carried you everywhere up to now? –Galway Kinnell Transitioning from a homeless shelter to housing can be […]
OCTA Saves Taxpayers $509 Million
The Orange County Transportation Authority has saved $509 million through a series of innovative financing strategies for the I-405 Improvement Project, which is scheduled to be completed this year. The strategies include […]
Observing Fullerton S2 E14 Premieres Feb 14, 2023
Urooj interviews Nicole Carson about her academic journey and the process of opening a non-profit in Fullerton. If you have any questions for Nicole or Urooj, feel free to leave them in […]
