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 […]
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Open Letter: Fullerton’s opportunity to advance community safety – is it gone?
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 […]
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Raises $12,000 for Reproductive Justice
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 […]
Fullerton Observer Survey: How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper?
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 […]
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton will host Cabaret for Reproductive Justice on March 22 and 23
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 […]
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Rest in Peace Mike DeLeon Sambrano 1934 -2024
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 […]
Young Observers: Mid-February 2024
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 […]
Perspective on Black History Month
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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“How to Empty a Senior Park” – John Saunders’ latest assault on Rancho La Paz
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 […]
Open Letter to the city of Fullerton: When it gets cold at night, temporary shelters are a human right
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? […]
On the agenda for January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting
Another year, another discussion of the Union Pacific trail. And two other regular items. There are also five proclamations and five appointments, including two to the Library Board and one to Parks […]
At Home with the Homeless: What would the ideal homeless shelter look like?
“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counterclockwise.” […]
Young Observer Celebrates 5 Years
How time flies! I was only eight when I first heard about the Fullerton Observer from my mom. I had written an opinion about babysitters, and my mom thought my […]
Kim vs Rancho Fullerton Update
After multiple phone calls by Sam and Wha Kim, homeowners at Rancho Fullerton Mobile Homes Park, to the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), which regulates the construction of mobile […]
Animal Advocates Call for Independent Investigation of OC Animal Care
The fate of hundreds of pet rabbits and rodents from the OC animal shelter is unknown. We need an independent investigation. In just 20 months, OC Animal Care (OCAC) gave 273 rodents, […]
Annual ‘Sparkle Balls’ and Community Bike Ride
Fullerton is full of traditions. One tradition that you will not want to miss is the annual Sparkle Balls bicycle ride coordinated by Tim Johnson from Fullerton Loves. This year, more participants […]
Latino Majority District 5 Disenfranchised Again
Fullertonians across the political spectrum have lost faith in the City Council’s three-person majority. The proceedings of the December 5 City Council meeting reinforced residents’ belief that ‘The Three’ (Jung, Dunlap, Whitaker) […]
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Open Letter: Why we need to do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones
I am writing to strongly request that we do better to create safe bicycle and pedestrian detours around construction zones. We have alluded to this at Active Transportation Committee (ATC) meetings. At […]
Short Story: Clay
Unedited Version Malverice Academy had been officially closed for thirteen days, and the following morning it would finally be reopened. Hugo Reymond had found himself being the only student at Malverice so […]
Young Observers: Early December 2023
College Preparation: Now is the Time to Apply to Free Pre-College Summer Programs by Francine, 12th grade As a high school junior last year, I envisioned experiencing college life through a pre-college […]
Kindness Matters
Over one hundred people turned out for the 2023 Kindness Matters Walk held on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, at the Juanita Cook Trail in Fullerton. Proceeds from the Walk support brain tumor […]
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The Thankful tree on the corner of Woods/ Amerige
Hi! I just wanted to share this thankful tree on the corner of Woods/ Amerige. It would be awesome if you could spread the word for the neighborhood to see. The more […]
Parks and Recreation Report: November 13, 2023
Commissioners Present: Adrian Meza, Kathy Lira, Angela Lindstrom, Erik Wehn, and Susan Rhie Department Updates: First Night Fullerton will return this year from 7 pm to midnight on New Year’s Eve, and […]
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At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare III: The War on People with Drugs
“This article operates at the intersection of privacy law, Fourth Amendment doctrine, and prescription drug surveillance instigated by the U.S. drug overdose crisis. Reputable reporting sources frequently frame that ongoing crisis as […]
Vigil Honors the Lives Lost in the Current Israel-Hamas Conflict
Students, professors, and community members gathered to show solidarity and call for peace in Fullerton and worldwide on the CSUF campus. By the end of the vigil, there were over 100 […]
The Council Majority that Represents Industry Over Residents
The role of the city council: to be a liaison between the city government and the residents and work together for the common good of the entire city based on the will […]
Young Observers: Mid-October 2023
Did You Know?: FJUSD Offers FREE Programs to Raise Happiness and Success Index of Students and their Families by Francine, 12th grade Pandemic or not, we all go through periods of stress, anxiety, and even […]
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How Helping a Family Seeking Asylum Changed Our Church Group
Before we met an Afghan family who resettled in Orange County last year, most folks at my church knew little about asylum seekers. We certainly didn’t understand how complicated the asylum issue […]
Observers Around the World and Park Photo Challenge
