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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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. […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Community Comes Together Here is the promised follow-up to our announcement in the Early May issue. Hundreds of people from near and far joined The Fullerton Fire Family, the Fullerton Police […]
Organizations, Recognitions, and Announcements Mayor Jung names May 14 Apraxia Awareness Day in the city of Fullerton. A parent explains that Childhood Apraxia of speech is when people know what they […]
“Let’s Start at the Very Beginning” – Do-Re-Mi from The Sound of Music As a Jew and lover of musicals living and studying in Vienna, Austria, in the 60s, I was interested […]
