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 […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Is homelessness considered a sin or a crime?
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 […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early June 2023
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 […]
City Council Notes: May 16 meeting
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 […]
Nazi Images and 6th Graders
“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 […]
Fullerton’s First Annual Follies is a Hit Show
Over 100 people showed up for what may be the first of many future Annual Fullerton Senior Follies shows. The production was coordinated by Katie Gobar and the Community Center staff under […]
Loma Vista Memorial Park Celebrates 85th Annual Memorial Day on May 29
Loma Vista Memorial Park 701 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 92835 Monday, May 29th, 10 A.M. Speaker-Lt. General George W. Smith, Jr. Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Loma Vista Memorial Park […]
Irvine is considering leaving the OC Power Authority at May 23 meeting
On May 23, Irvine will consider leaving the OC Power Authority (OCPA), which threatens clean energy choices in Orange County. To protect Irvine residents and make important, successful reforms, we must keep […]
At Home with the Homeless: Ending the stigmatization of LGBTQ+, homeless, and mentally disordered people
In a New York City subway car on May 1, a Marine Corps veteran named Daniel Penny put a homeless man named Jordan Peely into a chokehold for three minutes, cutting off […]
Young Observers: Mid-May 2023
Science Curiosity by Erin, 8th grade Being Left-Handed – Boon or Bane? Many famous thinkers are left-handed, like Barack Obama, Babe Ruth, Marie Curie, and Leonardo Da Vinci. Left-handed people are different […]
Justice for Jordan Neely: Speak Out Against Violence and Brutality Towards Homeless
Observers around the world and Fullerton park challenge
Observer Community 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 photographer’s name, […]
Hospitality Workers Wait Unprotected as Anaheim Initiative for Fair Pay and Worker Protections Against Sexual Assault Goes to an Economic Study
The initiative would follow the lead of Irvine and Los Angeles County cities to mandate panic buttons and other protections for hotel housekeepers. After collecting thousands of signatures for the “hospitality worker […]
Community: Mid-May 2023
Fullerton Elks Lodge held a “Bunny Hop” for special needs children by Cory Brown, Fullerton Elks Lodge #1993 Special needs children, their parents, and grandparents, approximately 52 people in all, attended the […]
Coyote Hills NATURE WALK on NEWLY OPENED TRAILS
Great news! The Friends of Coyote Hills are very excited that our next regularly scheduled Nature Walk on Saturday, May 13th, coincides with the City of Fullerton’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for opening new […]
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WeEtta Correy may very well have heard the cartoon character Jiminy Cricket’s song “I’m No Fool” soon after moving into her current Fullerton home in 1956 and heeded the lyrics “I’m no […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Homelessness Part 2…sort of: The Final Solution?
“Concentration moon, Over the camp in the valley, Concentration moon, Wish I was back in the alley with all of my friends, Still running free….” –Frank Zappa I wish I could quote […]
Video Observer: Patrick’s Music School Celebrates Over 50 Years of Music
Since elementary school, I’ve been taking piano lessons at Patrick’s Music School, an independent cooperative of experienced music teachers conducting weekly lessons and classes in all styles of music. Currently located on […]
Young Observers: Early May 2023
Life Hacks by Tegan, 5th grade Making moms happy beyond Mother’s Day Mother’s Day, which falls this year on May 14, is dedicated to honoring and appreciating the hard work and love […]
Fullerton City Celebrates Arbor Day at Independence Park
The Arbor Day event on April 22nd kicked off at 9 am with speeches from State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, Mayor Protem Bruce Whitaker, councilmembers Ahmad Zahra and Dr. Shana Charles, and city […]
Anaheim Initiative for Fair Pay and Worker Protections Against Sexual Assault led by UNITE HERE Local 11 Goes to City Leaders
The initiative would follow the lead of Irvine and Los Angeles County cities to mandate panic buttons and other protections for hotel housekeepers Anaheim, CA: After getting over 26,000 signatures for the […]
Community Shows up to Love Fullerton
UnitedOC spearheaded this annual Fullerton event with a turnout of approximately 2000 volunteers representing a variety of organizations, companies, and civic groups. Starting at the Fullerton College Quad, they fanned out to […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: A day in the shelterhood
People who know my situation have asked, “Can you describe what it’s like to be homeless?” I’ve been pondering on that subject off and on for months. This is the result of […]
Out of My Mind: Joe Biden in Ireland & the Royal Family
We all want peace—or so we say. Why is it so difficult to make and maintain peace? President Biden and the British Royal Family might give us a hint. Today, Biden is […]
Little known Annual Culture Shows in Fullerton that are Affordable and Worth Watching
I have spent months and grueling days of after-school dance rehearsals, but it never occurred to me that I would be part of a cultural show that many thoughts were so […]
Open letter to the Fullerton Community
Hello Fullerton Community. My name is Jennifer Morales, and I’ve lived in Fullerton all my life, primarily at the intersection of Magnolia and Flower Ave. I want to start this off by sending […]
Observers Around the World: Gerri McNenny and husband Neal Hartsough visit Bend, Oregon
Observer Community Photo Challenge: Get to know your parks
Send us a photo of yourself or your group with the current Observer at a local park. Include names, location, name of photographer, and what the best or worse thing about the […]
Op-Ed: Students feel the financial burden of increased costs for University
As the costs for universities increase, many students see college as a financial burden that forces them to hold several jobs and suffer emotional stress. For many students, particularly those of us […]
City Council Notes: April 4 Meeting
Proclamations Music in our school’s month Troy Trimble, the instrumental music teacher at Fullerton high school, introduced high school student Sam Snyder who is in the jazz ensemble. Sam took the […]
Downtown Report Mid-April 2023
New In town So much to do with the old and the new. Framing is taking place, and some classic decorative items from Mo’s Fullerton Music have taken up residence at the […]
City Proposes Taking Over Hunt Library
The date for this item going before the city council has changed to TBA (to be announced) The Hunt Library Ad-hoc Committee met to hear proposals from Olive Community Services and the […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Remembering Kelly Thomas part 1
You can’t discuss homelessness without having a concurrent discussion about how we as a society treat the mentally ill. And you can’t have a conversation about the homeless and mentally ill in […]
Young Observers Early April 2023
Teen Observer by Francine, 11th grade Tired of the Perennial Hectic Pace? Try this Interesting Antidote If being a high school freshman gets you all geared up to prepare for college, wait […]
The Assistance League seems to have it all with fashion, food, books, and a legacy
There is something new in the Assistance League of Fullerton (ALF) after 83 years of service to the communities of North Orange County. But there is always something new…. Taste of […]
