Annual Celebration Features Live Performances, Children’s Art Workshops, and More The 11th OC Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Festival will take place on Saturday, April 30 from 10am-5pm at Pacific […]
OC Día del Niño Is Coming to Fullerton
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Residents Encouraged to Take Part in Water Conservation Challenge
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung has joined mayors across the country who are asking residents to make a long-term commitment to reduce pollution and manage water resources more wisely. To participate, residents should […]
Literally cheesy, in the best way
If you enjoy charcuterie, Let It Brie is a must-see. As the saying among cheese mongers goes, “The journey starts with the eyes.” We ordered the five-cheese board and signature panini, with […]
There is Still Time to Save Sunrise Village
The 164-unit housing development proposal that would replace the neighborhood Sunrise Village Shopping Center on Euclid and Rosecrans was sent back to the Planning Commission after the Dec. 2021 City Council public […]
Women’s Transitional Living Center Breaks Ground on Hope House
Hope is coming soon to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking with the April 6 groundbreaking of Hope House, a new California craftsman-style four-bedroom, two-bathroom, multi-family residence to be built in […]
Parks Junior High School’s Missing Mural
If you have noticed the absence of a once familiar painted wall at Parks Junior High School, it is because it is no longer there. The mural depicted Parks Junior High’s mascot, […]
Friends of Jazz Mardi Gras 2022: The good times rolled
At this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, held on March 27 at the Fullerton Elks Lodge, about 110 guests had plenty to celebrate and they really let their hair down. And it was […]
Save Sunrise Village: Planning Commission Hearing April 13
The second set of revised plans for The Pines at Sunrise Village at Euclid and Rosecrans has been submitted to the City. It is currently on the Planning Commission calendar for WEDNESDAY, […]
Police Arrest Suspect for Train Car Burglary
With the recent rise in train car burglaries, Fullerton police officers have been increasing patrols around the train tracks throughout Fullerton. On April 4 at about 2:56am in the area of Dale […]
TIME SENSITIVE: State Rental Assistance Deadline is March 31
March 31 is the last day for renters or landlords to apply for financial assistance through the California COVID-19 Rent Relief program. If your finances were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle
Fullerton Police Officers responded to Chapman and Annin Avenues regarding reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle on Monday, March 28 at approximately 5:13am. Upon arrival, officers located […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train
Fullerton Police Officers responded to the railroad tracks at Commonwealth Ave. and Brookhurst Rd. regarding reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a train on Monday, March 28 at approximately […]
City to Hold Redistricting Public Hearing
The Fullerton City Council will hold a public hearing on March 29 to discuss and vote on draft maps for Council Districts that will be in place for the next decade. This […]
Dealing with the Dementia of a Loved One
by Jo Ann C. Brannock, Ph.D. As we grow older our body shows its wear as well as our brain. This is the natural consequence of aging. It is said that 1 […]
There’s Art in Fullerton
Fullerton resident Brian Prince has a bumper sticker that rings true. It reads: “There’s Art in Fullerton.” During the week of March 6 through 12, I visited four art institutions: Fullerton Museum […]
French Film Festival Returns
Fullerton College’s much-loved French Film Festival is back for its eleventh year. Fullerton again becomes the “Paris of Orange County,” featuring three nights of recent film releases from the French-speaking world, as […]
Eatery isn’t monkeying around
Cafe serves good grub, money goes to worthy cause by Brady Rhoades You want to like Monkey Business Cafe because it’s a non-profit that helps young people who’ve been knocking around in […]
Maple School Teacher Wins State Honor
Maple Elementary School teacher Veronica Krause was selected as California Elementary Educator of the Year by the California League of Schools at its annual conference in Monterey this month. Ms. Krause teaches […]
Scam Alert: Do Not Reply to These Ads
The Observer recently became aware that two classified ads published in the Mid-March issue are scams. Do not call or reply to the following ads:
Let’s Talk About Redistricting
The 2022 June Primary has the city of Fullerton split into different districts for Congress, CA Senate, and Assembly. On Sunday, March 13 at 7pm, Fullerton College Professor Jodi Balma (host of […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle
Fullerton Police Officers responded to Chapman Avenue and Clarke Avenue regarding reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, March 8, at approximately 6:37pm. Upon arrival, officers […]
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Confirmed in Fullerton
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the city of Fullerton have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito […]
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for two orders of four free at-home COVID tests. Here’s what you need to know about ordering: • Limit of 2 orders per residential address […]
Opinion: Do Not Outsource Library Services
Update: The Observer received the letter below from retired Children’s Services Librarian Janine Jacobs after she learned about a proposed presentation to the Library Board of Trustees from a private company that […]
Police Respond to Fatal Traffic Collision
Fullerton Police Officers responded to a possible hit-and-run fatal traffic collision involving a bicyclist and automobile at Malvern and Basque Avenues on Thursday, March 3 at approximately 9:32pm. Upon arrival, officers located […]
Local author and photographer profiles ‘Women of Wisdom’
by Jo Ann Brannock Fullerton resident, Donna Edman, has photographed and compiled a book to honor the wisdom of 49 mature women between 50 and 95-years-of age. The purpose of the book […]
SoCal Gas to conduct helicopter methane mapping over Fullerton
Southern California Gas Company will be doing low level helicopter operations over Fullerton and surrounding cities throughout the week. A Bell JetRanger helicopter will be going back and forth in a “lawnmower” […]
Electronics Recycling Drop Off March 5 & 6
Bring your old electronics for recycling this Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm to 100 W. Valencia Mesa Dr. in Fullerton. The event is hosted by the North Orange County Chamber and 21 […]
Subject surrenders after barricading himself inside vehicle
A SWAT vehicle and several police officers were called to the Walgreens parking lot at the corner of Raymond and Chapman Avenues on Sunday February 27 where a suspect believed to have […]
History and Future meet at CIF Final between Fullerton and Garden Grove
by Rik Tod Johnson Troy Fregoso, the new sophomore boys basketball coach for Fullerton Union High School, has a family with a deep history at the school. His great uncle Joe Juarez […]
Neighbors Advocate for Sunrise Village
by Carol Edmonston, Cynthia Gil-Santillan, Lynne Frutchey, Sam He, Wayne Lancaster, Teresa Lim, and Cathy Yang As you may remember the City Council did not approve the original plans of 164 housing […]
Traffic Collision leaves five injured
A traffic collision involving four cars occurred at 7:21pm February 22 on Chapman Avenue between Richman and Drake Avenues. Five people were injured, with two taken to UCI Medical Center with moderate […]
Two shot in Fullerton, one killed
Fullerton Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of E. Wilshire on February 10 at approximately 9:19pm regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male victim […]
State and Local COVID-19 Updates
by Adrian Meza Mask Mandate Update The state of California will be lifting its indoor mask requirement that was set December last year amid the soaring COVID cases on February 15. This […]
City to Host Final Redistricting Workshop February 10
The city of Fullerton is inviting the public to participate in its final redistricting community workshop on Thursday, February 10 at 6pm on Zoom. This is a chance for the public to […]
