We live near the corner of Rosecrans and Sunny Ridge, and for as long as we’ve been here, there has been a small bronze plaque at that intersection, mounted on a rock […]
Stolen McColl Site Plaque Will Be Replaced – EPA Tells Fullerton Resident
Opinion: A case for subpoenas, FOIA, and reporters who keep receipts
On the night of March 8, 1971, eight individuals broke into an FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania. They chose this date intentionally, knowing that everyone in the country, including anyone who […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: How AI Will Destroy Us: It’s Not What You Think
© 2026 Jonathandobrer.substack.com Karl Marx was wrong. The critical issue is not who owns what Marx called “the means of production,” meaning the industrial machines. The critical issue today is not industrial […]
Read the August 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer
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ICE Out Vigil to Demand Justice for Lorenzo, Johan and Justice for All
A vigil is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm PDT at the intersection of Imperial Highway and South Brea Boulevard. The event is organized to […]
Candlelit Vigil Carries John Lewis’s ‘Good Trouble’ Forward
As dusk settled over one of this city’s busiest intersections on Friday evening, residents gathered with candles and handmade signs to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest what organizers […]
Public comment and community survey results at Budget Study Session on July 14, 2026
Roughly a dozen speakers addressed the Fullerton City Council at the July 14 budget study session, arriving in the wake of two community workshops and an online exercise that drew about 81 […]
City of Fullerton to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
Young Observers: July 2026
The FIFA World Cup by Olive, 11th Grade As many people know, the World Cup is underway, and here are some fun facts about it! The FIFA World Cup officially began in […]
Fullerton Residents Get Their First Say on the City Budget
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
Community Budget Discussion Tonight (Tuesday, July 7) at 5:30pm
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
Fullerton’s Woodcrest Community Pushes for Permanent Parking Solutions
Representatives of the Fullerton Woodcrest community at Palm Gardens Apartments attended the Fullerton City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, to ask again for a permanent solution to their problems with parking. […]
Fullerton Cyclists: Were You Asked?
The City of Fullerton has announced that bicycle locker rentals at the Fullerton Transportation Center will be discontinued and removed, citing minimal usage, vandalism, theft, damage, maintenance costs, and the inability to […]
No Kings Protest, Rallying Against Authoritarianism
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Sunday at the intersection of Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard in La Habra as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement, a series of protests opposing […]
Read the Early June 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Your Voice Matters – Tu Voz Importa – 여러분의 목소리가 중요합니다
Your Voice Matters, Fullerton! The City of Fullerton is working to protect the health and well-being of every resident — especially those most impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. We’re developing our […]
Orange County Fire Authority Seek Public Input to Update Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The County of Orange and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) today announced the availability of an online survey and informational workshops to gather public input to help update a new Local Hazard […]
Chapman U Student Body President Speaks Out After Commencement Speech Is Canceled
The sounds of a mariachi band filled the air on May 22 as Chapman University graduates, their families, faculty, and supporters filed into the First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The vibrant music […]
The People’s Council: Fullerton Residents Fill the Void Left by Canceled Meeting
An impromptu “grassroots” community council meeting took place on the evening of May 19, with over 50 residents assembling in front of Fullerton City Hall, following the cancellation of the scheduled session by the City Council […]
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Volunteers Discouraged After Trees Removed From Community Native Garden
Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance […]
Opinion: Fullerton Residents Deserve Better Than Jung’s Broken Promises
Correction: On the CA State business website, two non-profits operate from Jung’s home: Fullerton Jr All American and Garden Grove/Stanton Jr All American. Each is a kids’ sports organization that makes $50,000 […]
Community Pilgrimage in Fullerton Honors Immigrant Lives
A pilgrimage of 25 community members took place across five locations in Fullerton on May 2, aimed at honoring the stories of immigrant neighbors who have been taken and disappeared by […]
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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 […]
