Category: Election

Correction and Update: Concerns Arise with Reports of ICE Officers in Fullerton

Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting arrests in Fullerton have caused concern among families. At least two arrests have been reported. One notable case involved a couple being deported […]

Congressmember Lou Correa announced his endorsement of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia for State Senate

Congressmember Lou Correa announced on February 5, 2025, his endorsement of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia for State Senate. Congressman Correa has represented the 46th congressional district since 2017, including the cities of Anaheim, […]

Ranking Member Markey Blasts Trump Firing of at Least 12 Inspectors General, Including SBA Inspector General Ware

In a strong rebuke, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump for the firing of at least 12 federal Inspectors General (IG), among them Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector […]

Governor Newsom Reappoints Jose Solorio to California Water Commission

Governor Gavin Newsom has officially reappointed Jose Solorio to the California Water Commission. Solorio, a resident of Santa Ana, has been serving on the commission since 2021. Since 2024, Solorio has held […]

Fullerton Councilmembers Jung & Valencia Kill Walk on Wilshire; Angry Audience Walks Out

In a surprising move that has left many residents frustrated and disheartened, Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie Valencia voted to reopen Wilshire Avenue to car traffic. This decision comes despite strong […]

On the City Council Agenda for January 21

The upcoming meeting has four primary agenda items: WOW, Street Sweeping, Emery Park playground rehabilitation, and Board, Commission, and Committee Reorganization. The first three items may lead to significant discussions that extend […]

First Actions of Trump & Last Actions of Biden

47th President Trump’s First Actions 1) Before the inauguration, Biden and Trump joined to negotiate the current ceasefire in Gaza. 2) 1500 January 6, 2021, Insurrectionists pardoned and commuted the sentences of 14 Proud […]

Fullerton City Council Set to Vote on Future of Walk on Wilshire Tonight

The Fullerton City Council is set to make a decision tonight regarding the future of the Walk on Wilshire program, following a three-month delay. The meeting will take place at City Hall […]

Council Member Valencia Returns Campaign Contributions Amid Controversy

During the October 15 city council meeting, a significant number of Walk on Wilshire (WoW) advocates attended, presenting a petition with 2,000 signatures and testimonies from 65 local businesses. Despite this turnout, […]

City Council Notes: New Councilmember proposes reducing the time for public comments to two-minutes

Newly elected District 4 councilmember Jamie Valencia made a motion to reduce the time allotted for each public commentator to speak at the start of city council meetings from three to two […]

How Mass Deportation Harms All Working People

Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting undocumented migrants “on day one” of his administration, and day one is rapidly approaching. If Trump’s working-class voters believed that deporting 13.3 million people would somehow […]

Is There Truth Behind Negative Political Ad Claims?

In the recent election, as has become common, there were many negative advertisements and significant sums of money spent targeting various candidates. Negative ads are not always effective, and some candidates manage […]

Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform Demand Retraction

Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform (F.T.F.R.) has formally requested a retraction and public apology from The Fullerton Observer regarding information published in the paper. The political action organization which includes contributors Tony, Sylvia, […]

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Campaign Workers File Class Action Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s PAC for Wage Violations

Two women who campaigned for Congresswoman Michelle Steel in Orange County have filed a class action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s Political Action Committee (PAC), claiming they were denied promised wages and reimbursement […]

Orange County League of Conservation Voters PAC ends

Fullerton Council Meeting Highlights Controversial Mayor Selection

Fred Jung self-nominated and was reappointed as the Mayor of Fullerton during a contentious city council meeting. The proceedings began when Mayor Dunlap nominated Councilmember Shana Charles for the mayoral position. This […]

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UPDATE: Alert: Missing Person Found

Happily Rose Verkamp was found on Saturday according to CHP. She had been last seen on December 13, 2024, at approximately 3 pm in Fullerton. Verkamp is 83 years old, 5.3, 175, […]

Fair Mayor Rotation & Council Member Hello & Goodbye Tuesday, Dec 17

Fullerton residents are encouraged to attend a pivotal city council meeting on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM, where District 4 representative Jamie Valencia will be sworn in as the newest member. […]

Congressman Lou Correa Introduces Legislation to Combat Deceptive Downsizing, Shrinkflation in Stores

Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act Would Empower FTC To Address An Increasingly Common Unfair Practice Against Consumers Text of Legislation (PDF) Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on […]

ALERT: Fullerton City Council Advances Housing Incentive Overlay Program in a Special Meeting Tuesday, December 10

In a significant move regarding the city’s housing strategy, the Fullerton City Council has begun plans to enhance the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ). During a meeting on December 3, 2024, council […]

In Response to Increased Threats to California Immigrant Communities, Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Public Institutions to Protect Immigrants’ Rights Under the Law

Updated model policies and recommendations for California schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, courthouses, shelters, and labor agencies In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California […]

2024 Election Update: Who Won?

(As of noon on 12/3/2024, according to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, the numbers below are unlikely to change and will be certified by December 5. For more information, visit www.ocvote.gov) Thank […]

What just happened in the 2024 election?: Making Sense of the 2024 Elections

At the Fullerton Public Library (FPL) on November 18, four local political scientists discussed what happened in the recent election: Matt Jarvis, Robert Robinson, Scott Spitzer from CSUF, and Jodi Balma from […]

Read the Early December 2024 Fullerton Observer

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At Home with the Homeless: Interim and stabilization housing –new ideas, new potentials

“Like most West Coast cities, San Francisco has shunned investing in ‘shelter’ because shelter doesn’t work. Sure, it protects you from the elements, but it rarely leads to anything more constructive. Hunkering […]

Out of My Mind: Finger Pointing without Reflection

My brokenhearted fellow Liberals are in a hurry to find someone to blame, some explanation to deny our own responsibility. We point everywhere but at ourselves. Our belief that the American people […]

What is Ballot Curing?

Looking at election results, you may see that some ballots are not “cured” and can not be counted. “What is ballot curing?” you may ask. “Are the ballots sick?” “Uncured” ballots have […]

Who Funded Dirty Campaign Tactics in Local Fullerton Election – Part 2

Transparencyusa reported total political spending of over $76.6 billion nationwide with over $2.2 billion spent in California alone. (see the list by visiting https://www.transparencyusa.org/ca/committees). Spending by Political Action Committees alone reached […]