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Teen Raised Over $2,200 for Challenger Little League Program
Henri Vasquez, age 14, of Parks Jr. High, raised over $2,200 in donations for the District 56 Challenger Little League Program. Challenger Little League is a program that provides Special Needs kids […]
Friday, May 1: May Day Event 11:30am-1pm
Video Observer: A Duckless Duck Pond with a History in Hillcrest Park
Update: Date was printed incorrectly. It should be 1924, not 1934. Early on an April morning, I was hiking through Hillcrest Park. Following park trails northwest of the fountain facing Harbor, I […]
No Time to Volunteer? You Can Still Help the Fullerton Observer
For 48 years, the Fullerton Observer has stood as a pillar of local journalism, offering a platform for community voices and storytelling that reflects the heart of Fullerton. This all-volunteer newspaper thrives […]
Every Thursday Downtown Fullerton Market, Vendors, Food Trucks, Music & Beer Garden
The Every Thursday Market and Beer Garden opens from 4pm to 8:30pm and includes Farmers market, food trucks, craft vendors of all sorts, Kids activities, live music (see lineup below) plus the […]
Read the mid-April 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Wed, April 22: OC Climate Coalition Earth Month Zoom Meeting
In celebration of Earth Month, the Orange County Climate Coalition will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 pm. The meeting promises to spotlight several pressing environmental issues, aligning […]
Fri, May 1: May Day Movement Calls for Action Against Authoritarian Overreach
Every step you take to practice nonviolent noncooperation matters. Every pledge you make shows your willingness to stand in solidarity and proclaim ENOUGH. This is not an isolated day of action but […]
Video Observer: Orange County’s Past at Stanley Ranch Museum & Historical Village
About a half-hour drive away from Fullerton, straight down Euclid, sits the Ware-Stanley House, a historic home from the late 1800s that has now been converted into a museum. Run by volunteers […]
JackiO Real Estate: Leading the Way in Home Flipping
In the heart of Fullerton, a remarkable story unfolds within the vibrant neighborhoods of North Orange County. Jacqueline Orzechowski, affectionately known as “Jacki O,” is redefining the real estate landscape with her […]
The Heart of a Community: The Fullerton Observer
Dear Fullertonians, In a world where news is often distant, filtered, and driven by profit, the Fullerton Observer stands as something rare—something honest. For 48 years, it has been built not by […]
Pacific Coast Landscaping: From Humble Beginnings to Women-Led Legacy
In 1979, a simple act of trust marked the beginning of Pacific Coast Landscaping. David Nelson, a recent high school graduate, was entrusted with the care of a neighbor’s yard. When the […]
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Tues, April 7: Free OLLI Eclectics Class Music
OLLI at CSUF offers a free Eclectics class: “Providing Medical Care in Zones of Conflict, Epidemics, Disasters and Medical Deserts” Come hear Dr. Freeman’s fascinating story about serving 12 tours with MSF […]
Fiscal Sustainability Committee Budget Discussion Next Meetings
The Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee (D1/Tony Bushala; D2/Erik Wehn (replacing Jack Dean); D3/Jennifer Duong; D4/Lisa Wozab; D5/Derek Smith) meet to discuss Fullerton’s $10 million budget gap and what to do about […]
Today, Saturday, March 28: No Kings Day Nationwide
Click Here to Find No Kings Event Near You 3/28/2026 When our families are under attack, and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend […]
Young Americans Launch “Letters to America” Initiative Ahead of 250th Anniversary
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a new nationwide initiative is inviting young people to do something rarely asked of them at this scale: define what America should become. Submissions […]
Fullerton City Councilmember Compensation: Why Not Fully Disclosed?
Fullerton taxpayers may be surprised to learn that the city paid nearly $30,000 in stipend and benefits to one councilmember in 2024. Or that a council member received over $65,000 as the […]
Senior Citizens Craft Blankets for Local Homeless Community
Senior citizens at Ivy Park Assisted Living have stepped up to support their local homeless community by crafting hand-tied blankets. The residents gathered to tie the edges of each blanket, which were […]
Young Observers: mid-March 2026
“Tree watching” by Alicia, 8th Grade I watch the tree because he teaches without ever speaking. Rooted in lessons I have yet to learn, He does not wander, does not waver. And […]
Video Observer: Fullerton College 2026 Artist-in-Residence Phung Huynh
Fullerton College has one of the few community college art departments in the country that offers an Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. After talking with Seija Rohkea, Art Gallery Technician at the College, I […]
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Commentary: Trump’s Not so Secret Sauce & How We Must Respond
Donald Trump famously said something true. He bragged (?) “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK?” Well, not “OK” but […]
Healthy Awareness: Psychology of Altruism
As an undergraduate at CSU- Fullerton, I worked as a teacher’s assistant for Deanna Kuhn in her developmental and experimental psychology classes. The labs she directed centered on one theme: altruism. Like […]
Video Observer: Exploring State Parks with a Free Pass from the Fullerton Public Library
Buried within the Fullerton Public Library’s website homepage, I noticed a digital flyer that read, “It’s not just for Summer! When you check out a State Parks Pass, you’ll get two weeks (per checkout) […]
Balance and Change: Adventures Abroad: Mumbai to Shanghai
My last column was about adventures. Well, I just got back from a big one! I was invited to present, along with a colleague, at Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Asia, […]
Fullerton Collaborative to Host General Meeting on Monday, March 9
The Fullerton Collaborative will convene for a general meeting on Monday, March 9, that promises to foster connection and collaboration among community members dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Fullerton. The meeting, […]
Out of My Mind: Iran War? No! Middle Eastern War
The war we all saw coming has arrived. A week ago, I predicted it would launch last Tuesday and be announced in the State of the Union. I was off by three […]
opinion: At Home with the Homeless: Concentration camps: coming soon to a town near you
One of the disgraceful parts of America’s history that my generation didn’t learn about in school was the POW camps established during the Civil War–Andersonville being the most infamous–that inspired the Nazis […]
Public Review of Draft Open Space and Conservation Element
The City of Fullerton is updating its Open Space and Conservation Element within the General Plan. Just released is the Draft Open Space and Conservation Element for your review and comments. Your […]
Fullerton Heritage Opens “Snapshot 1887” Photography Exhibit at Hunt Library
Fullerton Heritage hosted an opening reception on March 1 at the Hunt Library for a photography exhibit titled “Snapshot 1887: Charles Henry Shaffner’s Fullerton Portfolio.” The exhibit showcases a collection of rare […]
1 Day Left: Community Budget Survey Closes Tomorrow
The Community Budget Priorities Survey will close tomorrow, March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. If you have not yet participated, there is still time to share your input. Survey responses will be taken into […]
Companion Animal Protection Society Releases Short Documentary Entitled A CAPS Investigation of OC Animal Care
Shelter mismanagement and failure by the county to conform to a strategic plan and audits have resulted in animal suffering The Companion Animal Protection Society, a national nonprofit based in Thousand Oaks, CA, has […]
A Powerful Lesson in Grassroots Advocacy
In the early hours or late at night under fluorescent lights, Daryl Terrell represents California’s working-class spirit as he balances two jobs. For 15 years, he has been a cashier at Lowe’s […]
