Happy 100th Birthday Helen Reinhold! Helen Reinhold often plays the piano for her friends at Oakmont Senior Living in Fullerton. Music and dancing are her passions, and she still has the […]
Happy Birthday: Early September 2023
Community: Early September 2023
Happy Trails Margie Arzola Mendoza, class of 1975, and Grace Arzola Jimenez, class of 1969, love visiting their hometown of Fullerton. On August 19, they enjoyed hiking the new part of Fullerton […]
Community Outraged as Council Majority Sends Back $1.78 Million Grant Meant for Union Pacific Trail
Doctors work under the guiding principle, “Do no harm.” Those we elect as our leaders should as well. At the Fullerton City Council meeting on August 15, during the discussion and vote […]
Sunday, August 13, is the Last Day for the Wisdom of Women Exhibit at the Fullerton Museum Center
Remember to see the current Fullerton Museum art show featuring portraits by award-winning photographer Donna Edman of local wise women and their advice to their younger selves. The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, […]
At Home with the Homeless: Am I out of the loop?
The revelations in the July issue of the Observer about physical abuse and overdose deaths in Orange County shelters still have me reeling. I feel a bit like the man who was […]
Building a House in Mexico
I had the privilege of going on an amazing trip to Baja, Mexico, with my church group FCC and Birch Street Friends. When I was asked to go on this trip, I […]
Ashni Patel’s Summer Book Club
“It’s so critical that we stay grounded in our neighborhoods and maintain connections in an increasingly global world,” said Shailey Patel, Ashnis mother. “My daughter, Ashni Patel (age 11), hosted a book […]
North OC Community College District will continue to fly the Pride flag
North OC Community College District (NOCCCD) Board Trustee Bent tried to ban the PRIDE flag at the July 25th meeting, claiming it was about neutrality. After over 3 hours of public comment […]
Women of Wisdom show featuring 70 local women artists is extended to August 13
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 portraits are in a current show […]
NOCCCD Board Trustee Bent is trying to ban the PRIDE flag
The majority of community college districts in California have re-affirmed the right to fly the Pride flag. Irvine Valley, South Orange, San Diego, Long Beach, San Joaquin Delta, and many others proudly […]
Orange County Judge Blocks Fullerton’s Anti RV Camping Law until after September 2024
The Orange County Superior Court has granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit challenging the legality of Chapter 8.46 of the Fullerton municipal code, which effectively outlaws people living in their vehicles […]
Update on Rancho Fullerton Mobilehome Park vs. Homeowner
There has been nothing but trouble for a local elderly couple since they retired and bought a mobile home at Rancho Fullerton Mobile Home Park in May 2022, signing an over […]
Strike Day 4: Hundreds of Orange County Strikers March Near Disneyland
Hundreds of striking cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen, and front desk agents at multiple properties who walked out on the largest multi-hotel strike in the local’s history will gather for a […]
Update: A Sting Operation on an Alleged Pedophile Led to an Arrest of Fullerton Man
Update: 7/13/2023 6:47 pm A group called CC Unit (Creep Catchers Unit) performed a sting operation on an alleged pedophile by posing as a 14-year-old minor on a decoy social media account. […]
Healthcare Workers to Picket West Anaheim Medical Center Demanding End to Poverty Wages
A statement from Cheyenne Chitry, West Anaheim Medical Center spokesperson (July 13, 2023): “West Anaheim Medical Center has bargained in good faith with NUHW leadership since March 14, 2023. The hospital has […]
Sunrise Village: Dept of Toxic Substance Control comment period ends July 31
DTSC invites you to review and comment on the draft Response Plan (RsP) for the Sunrise Village site, Fullerton, CA. All comments must be postmarked or emailed by July 31, 2023, to: […]
The Equal Rights Amendment Banner Drop at Fullerton City Hall
It has been 100 years since the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced, and people are still fighting for constitutional gender equality for women, Indigenous, Black and Brown folks, LGBTQ+ people, and other […]
Observer Photo Challenge: Get to know your parks
Send us a photo of yourself or a group with the current Observer at a local park. Include names, locations, the name of the photographer, and what is the best or worst […]
At Home with the Homeless: Jim Palmer’s abrupt resignation from Orange County Rescue Mission
Even by political standards, the announcement was terse: “After 30 years of service, Jim Palmer has resigned as (OCRM) Orange County Rescue Mission’s president. Our current COO, Bryan Crain, will serve as […]
Young Observers: July 2023
Viewpoint by Irene, 11th grade A Future Where “Asians” Are Properly Represented Not long ago, I stumbled across the term “Techno-Orientalism” — the phenomenon in which Western media depicts Eastern societies as […]
Downtown Report: July 2023
Downtown Report: July 2023 From left to right: Jessica Kaczmarek Band played to the audience, The Mark Sells Band rocked the stage, and our very own local minstral Steve Metzger brought the […]
City Council Notes: June 20 meeting
Investment Advisory Committee Appointment Mayor Fred Jung surprised the rest of the City Council by appointing Manuel Walker to the Investment Advisory Committee—term to end in 2025. An email was sent to […]
Get Rich Quick
In the last few weeks, I received two unrelated claim notifications that informed me that I had $100 reward vouchers for Walmart, Target, and more! Cynic that I am, I decided to […]
About My Family The Guptas
In 1998, my dad embarked on an incredible journey to the United States with an H1B work visa. He worked in the Bay Area until 2001 when the dot-com bubble burst, and […]
Suzie B’s Photos
Forty-three guests attended the private showing of Suzanne Bobbett’s (Susie) first exhibit of her photographs. Susie was busy placing “blue dots” on sold pieces purchased/reserved for enthusiastic collectors. I was invited to […]
Mobile Home Park Sues Homeowners
Rancho Fullerton Mobile Home Park, owned by the Nicholas Family, has sued an elderly couple. The senior couple, the Kims, will have to pay the lawyer fees and also have been threatened […]
Day of Music Fullerton Draws Crowds to Downtown
Day of Music Fullerton (DoMF) is part of a larger event that originated in Paris in 1982. Fête de la Musique, as it is known in France, was brought to the city […]
Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas de noticias
Hoy, Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas con la ayuda de los talentosos pasantes del Programa Troy Tech (Britany Alcantar Cortez y Colin O’Malley). Prepárate para una experiencia visualmente cautivadora mientras […]
Observer Community Photo Challenge: Get to know your parks Mid-June 2023
Shirley Bonem is on the left, and Joan Land is on the right. We are at Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton. We love the turtles sunning themselves on the rocks at Laguna […]
Fullerton Needs Better Infrastructure
Many modes of transportation exist, including cars, buses, bicycles, and walking, but the US’ road design favors the convenience of cars over the safety of all other road users. We have roads […]
City Council Notes: June 6 Meeting
Organizations, Recognitions, and Announcements Fullerton Scholastic Chess Champions The Fullerton Scholastic Chess Champions were presented by Lions Club’s Pete Baron, who has organized the annual event for 16 years. Certificates from the […]
Community survey for the Hunt Library
The City of Fullerton is in the process of revitalizing the historic Hunt Library property. Please complete the survey below to help us design the types of programs and activities that you […]
Healthy Awareness: When do we give up on our dreams?
At the “Looking Back, Moving Forward” exhibit opening at the Fullerton Museum, there were many beautiful art pieces. As you enter the gallery, you see the first painting on canvas by Elise […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Is homelessness considered a sin or a crime?
The Bible, as usual, gives a mixed answer to the former. On the one hand, there are repeated entreaties to aid the stranger: feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and house the […]
Young Observers: Early June 2023
Kids Rule by Jules, 6th grade Strawberry Fields Forever In the heart of Irvine is one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in Orange County, Tanaka Farms. It is a family-owned […]
