From Cal Poly Humboldt to UC San Diego, students across the state—and across the country—have been fighting for their universities and local governments to stop funding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. While […]
The Fullerton Collaborative’s candidate forum is available for viewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbt-s-MxsZk (click here) The Fullerton Collaborative’s candidate forum on September 9th was not a useful way to learn much about the […]
Halloween came very early this year with a living orange Jaco-lantern trying to frighten Americans with the specter of roving Haitians petnapping and eating the dogs and cats of Springfield, Ohio’s lonely […]
The elections are coming up, and with them are the many digital advertisements, mailers, yard signs, campaign events, and candidate forums. Yet, one of the most important ways voters find out and […]
Ernie Arzola, along with his son Bobby Arzola and daughter-in-law Livy Arzola, celebrated his 96th birthday on Saturday, July 27th, at Sizzlers in Fullerton. Ernie, a Fullerton resident since 1956, has 7 […]
The New Editor for the Fullerton Observer is Urooj Naveed Urooj is a graduate of Fullerton Union High, Fullerton College, UCLA, and the University of Chicago. She also has a publishing certificate […]
As election season comes up, plenty of talk goes around about whether new candidates can do a better job than our current government officials — whether it’s the race for President or […]
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In response to the deal announced by Governor Newsom and Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman commented: “Although there is much left to do, the deal announced today by […]
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It was a “historic” deal, but it remains to be seen what history will say — if there are news outlets left to record it — about the public/private partnership brokered Aug. […]
If you haven’t heard of or read about Project 2025, you’d better get real familiar with it real soon because it will be Trump’s playbook from Day One or – if we […]
Street sweeping (Item #9) is only one of two items on the regular agenda. The other item, Item #10, is setting up a citizen finance committee. Street sweeping was discussed at the April […]
Marylouise Ukena Miller 1935-2024 Beloved Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma and Teacher. Preceded in death by husband Gerald (Jerry). Longtime educator and resident of Fullerton. Survived by Children David, Philip, Marian (Bartlett), Susan, seven […]
It’s Lupe. My move to Denver was rushed as the new buyer needed to move in earlier due to the passing of her spouse. We missed a few final goodbyes and a […]
“Here in Casablanca, the fortunate ones, through money, influence, or luck, obtain exit visas and scurry to Lisbon and from Lisbon to the Americas. But the others wait in Casablanca…and wait…and wait…” […]
We seem to live in an Alice in Wonderland world where words have neither intrinsic nor permanent meaning. A word means what I say it means…today. Tomorrow, I might change the definition […]
Ann Elizabeth Sparks, 88, died May 27, 2024, at Park Vista in Fullerton. She is survived by her children, Cindy Sparks, Karen Stewart, Larry Sparks, and Jim Sparks, her brother Robert Brunskill, […]
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Craig Hostert, a man of love, courage, and accomplishment. Craig’s soul was delivered to heaven on May 23, 2024, leaving […]
Janet Pickering, a beloved member of the Fullerton community, passed away peacefully at age 88 on May 23, 2024, in Fullerton, CA, where she resided at Morningside of Fullerton. Her family held […]
Marie’s passing leaves a void in the lives of her three beloved sons, Thomas (Robin), Richard (Margaret), and Robert (Aileen); three grandchildren, Richard (Jaime), Andrew (Lindsay), and Valerie (Lance), nine great-grandchildren, her […]
All information from 6-12 May 2024 is valid as of 12 May 2024 at 22:30 Days 213-219 of Hostilities Key points The Gaza Strip Reports persist of ongoing strikes by Israeli Forces, […]
Amendment I: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of […]
Why do some people feel the need to comment using several fake names? If they truly believe in their opinion, why not comment consistently using one version of their own name—or, if […]
My name is Amy Parker, and I’m the General Secretary of the California State University, Fullerton chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), also known as Titan YDSA. On April […]
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton (UUCF) hosted a Cabaret for Reproductive Justice on the evenings of March 22 and 23 as a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. Local playwrights Chance Vernon and […]
How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper? Due to the high cost and environmental impact of paper, the Fullerton Observer is considering going to subscription only. That means […]
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton will host a Cabaret for Reproductive Justice featuring music and two original plays as a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood. Local playwrights Chance Vernon and Christina Garner […]
Long-time Fullerton resident Mike DeLeon Sambrano was born on October 08, 1934, in a small town outside of Trinidad, Co, called Delagua. He was the sixth child born to Natalia DeLeon and […]
What’s Trending?: Fall From Stardom by Irene, 12th grade In light of the Internet’s obsession with true crime podcasts and television series, 32-year-old Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Dec. 28, 2023 release from the Chillicothe […]
Since 1976, when February was officially recognized in the U.S. as Black History Month, critics of the observance have run in two general directions – those who say focus on the […]
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Reprinted from the ORANGE JUICE BLOG ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA’S ONLY POLITICAL BLOG To paraphrase Dustin Hoffman speaking about Peter Pan in the movie Hook, park owner John Saunders HATES, HATES, HATES Rancho […]
Tell me again, Fullerton Mayor, City Manager, and City Council members, why is it acceptable to let homeless folks suffer and die from exposure? What number of homeless people dying from exposure is acceptable to you? […]
