It’s tempting to say chaos is the new normal. Even those of us viewing with alarm the destruction wrought by the Trump badministration find ourselves, at times, so overwhelmed by the incursions […]
Celebrating 52 Years of George’s Hamburgers: A Personal Journey
It all began in March 1970, when my parents and I took a trip to the Jack in the Box at 815 Commonwealth. After a long, rainy morning in […]
A Fullerton Resident’s Open Letter to Councilmember Dunlap
Councilmember Dunlap, At the first meeting discussing a potential charter city, you defended the proposal by stating: “I think there’s a lot of people who really have no vision for our city.” […]
Opinion: Make Polluters Pay: Pass the Climate Superfund Act
We can no longer count on consistent support from the federal government when disaster strikes. FEMA funding can now be delayed or denied on a whim. President Trump has already blocked California’s […]
Driver Collides with Ambulance in Fullerton, No Injuries Reported
A Fullerton driver caused a collision with an ambulance on June 2, 2025, at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and Lemon Avenue. The ambulance was responding to an emergency while traveling northbound […]
Fullerton Collaborative General Meeting and State of the Community with Mayor Fred Jung
The Fullerton Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Fullerton, is set to hold a General Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The event will take place in the […]
Read Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer
Click Here to Read the Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer. The Fullerton Observer is an all volunteer newspaper. We are your friends, neighbors, students, educators, and small business owners. News for the […]
Community Gathers for Annual Airport Day 2025 at Fullerton Municipal Airport
The Fullerton Municipal Airport held Airport Day on Saturday, May 31 attracting hundreds of visitors. Although the event did not have the same turn out as last year, the parking lot was […]
Fullerton Councilmember to Host Forum on Micro-Transit Solutions
Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra is set to lead an informative forum on micro-transit on May 29, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Room, located at 353 W. […]
The Assistance League of Fullerton 45th Annual Taste of the Town in Fullerton on June 13
The Assistance League of Fullerton is gearing up for its 45th Annual Taste of the Town, a signature fundraising event that has been a community favorite since 1985. Scheduled for June 13, […]
Samueli Foundation Invests $7.5 Million in Eviction Prevention
Three Orange County Nonprofits Receive Unrestricted, Flexible Funding for Rental Assistance to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Homelessness To address the immediate needs of community members experiencing housing instability in Orange County, the […]
Fullerton’s Union Pacific Trail Project Moves Forward
An initiative aimed at transforming an unsightly stretch along an old railroad spur into a vibrant community trail has sparked controversy, even with $1.78 million in state funding backing it. The Union […]
Activists Hold Vigil Against Medicaid Cuts Outside Rep. Young Kim’s Office
Labor Leader Gloria Alvarado looked out at the passionate activists gathered in a cul-de-sac just outside of Rep. Young Kim’s Congressional office in Anaheim Hills Friday evening. Although facing a significant political […]
Mothers Day Celebration at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
The CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods played host to a heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration, bringing together families and community members to honor mothers in the area. The event featured a […]
Caregivers to strike Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center starting on May 26
The five-day strike will run from May 26 through May 30, at the hospital, where-below market salaries have led to massive worker turnover and surging state citations and patient complaints After nine […]
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Condo Development at Harbor Blvd and Hermosa Dr
A local developer has put forward plans for a three-story, 32-unit condominium building located at the northwest corner of Harbor Blvd and Hermosa Dr, prompting concerns from nearby residents. The proposed development […]
Fullerton City Council Approves Union Pacific Trail Phase II Project
The Fullerton City Council voted 4 to 1 in favor of the Union Pacific Trail Phase II project during a meeting on May 20, 2025, marking a significant advancement in the long-awaited […]
Community Meeting Addresses Concerns Over Sigma Pi Fraternity Noise & Other Neighborhood Issues
Update: This has been corrected for accuracy. There are no active gangs in Fullerton according to Fullerton Police Department information officers. A recent meeting of the Fullerton Police Department’s Zone 3 community […]
Fullerton CROP Hunger Walk: Community Unites to Fight Hunger
The annual Fullerton CROP Hunger Walk drew a diverse crowd on May 18 at noon on the steps of the Fullerton Downtown Plaza, uniting community members in a shared mission to combat […]
opinion: A Committee With Power, No Oversight, and a Donor at the Table
On May 13, 2025, the Fullerton City Council reviewed a proposed budget shaped in part by input from a political donor to Mayor Fred Jung. Behind the proposal was the Fiscal Sustainability […]
Community Concerns Rise Over Development Stalls of Union Pacific Trail: Tuesday May 20
As the Union Pacific Trail development moves forward, concerns from the community are increasing, particularly regarding adjacent properties owned by Bushala Brothers Inc. Allegations suggest that the company, a […]
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Fullerton CropWalk 2025 Downtown Fullerton Sunday May 18 @ Noon
Meet at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza on E. Wilshire at Noon to join this year’s CropWalk to combat Hunger.. No one in this world should be hungry. That’s why the CROP Hunger […]
Canada Goose Family Makes Daring Trek Across Brea Boulevard
I enjoy reading the Observer when I visit my mother-in-law at Fullerton’s Morningside Retirement Community, located at the intersection of Brea and Bastanchury. An extraordinary event occurred last week: a mother Canada […]
opinion: The Case Against Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
As the Fullerton City Council prepares to initiate the process of becoming a Charter City on May 13, 2025, residents must seriously consider the implications of this shift in governance. Though proponents […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: It is past time to fight, because it is later than you think
“The conspiracy is open now. It comes down from the top. And because of its blatancy, men who were middle of the road have been pushed to the left, have become liberals. […]
City Council to Hold Special Meeting About Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
Special council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 PM: two agenda items will be discussed, a budget workshop and a charter city discussion. The City Council is set to convene a […]
Updated: Council Majority Approves Controversial Landmark Designation for Ku Klux Klan Collaborator Louis Plummer’s Residence
Update: This is the second house attributed to local KKK collaborator Louis E Plummer. Read the full LA Times article at https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2025-05-08/louis-plummer-home-fullerton At the city council meeting on May 6, Associate Planner […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Pot & Pills Do a Legal & Cultural Do-si-do
How strange and ironic, I thought as I entered a marijuana dispensary for the first time! As a survivor of Berkeley in the 60s, I shouldn’t have needed any guidance from my […]
Opinion: Local Voices Demand Fair Access to News Publications at City Hall
Fullerton residents are expressing frustration following a recent City Council meeting, where a majority vote upheld a policy preventing the distribution of local newspapers, including the Fullerton Observer and Daily Titan, within […]
Opinion: The Quiet Consolidation of Power by Fullerton’s Mayor
Fullerton’s Mayor Fred Jung proposed amendments to the city council rules on May 6, 2025, allowing the mayor to limit how long council members can speak and prohibit “negative commentary” about other […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to Lemon Park
During the 1970s and early 80s, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were common annual events at Lemon Park, which celebrated the Mexican army’s victory over the invading French forces in the city of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862. In 1971, Maple Area residents […]
Opinion: A Christian Perspective on the Treatment of the Homeless
The other night, something I heard on the news truly shocked me. The mayor of Lancaster—a self-proclaimed Christian—publicly suggested that we should “purge” our communities of the homeless by giving them free […]
What Just Happened? Making Sense of Trump’s First 100 Days Panel
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been among the most polarizing in recent American history. Defined by concentrated immigration crackdowns, sweeping tariffs, and suppression of opposition from universities and judges, […]
Artists Show Their Pride at Exhibit
Fullerton’s annual Pride event is something the Orange County LGBTQ+ community looks forward to, but the special day has expenses that need to be covered. That’s a challenge that Fullerton resident and […]
