“She’s Making Jam” by Alicia, 8th Grade She stands at the stove before dawn, hair pinned up with yesterday’s patience. The kettle trembles. The bills rattle, upset. And the house already knows […]
Young Observers: mid-February 2026
Storm Causes Tree to Crash onto House on Amerige Street
In the early hours of February 17, a storm resulted in an incident for Rashad Sharif and his wife, who were awakened by a 40-foot pine tree falling onto their home. The […]
Why Local Journalists Matter More Than Ever
In an era dominated by global headlines and algorithm-driven feeds, it is easy to overlook the reporters covering school board meetings, city council votes and zoning disputes. Yet local journalists remain one […]
Getting to Know Your Neighbors: Meet Pops, Mr. Samuel Aguilar
Samuel Aguilar, lovingly known as Pops, was born in 1940 in East Los Angeles, the second of seven children in a family that knew both love and hardship. When Samuel was twelve, […]
Public Comments Dominated by ICE Incident Concerns at February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting
There were over 40 public comments at the February 3, 2026 Fullerton standing-room-only City Council meeting – all but two comments concerned the January 22, 2026 ICE incident at the Highland PineTree […]
EPA Approves 30-day Public Comment Period Extension for Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
EPA extended the public comment period for the proposed plan to contain and treat contaminated groundwater in Orange County until March 23, 2026. • EPA began the public comment period on January […]
opinion: How Not To Run A City
In 2020, Fullerton voters were promised a reset. Candidates Fred Jung and Nick Dunlap ran against prior city councils, whom they accused of fiscal irresponsibility, deferred maintenance, and general mismanagement. Their message […]
All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Unveils Interactive Exhibit “Become a Work of Art” in Downtown Fullerton
Ever wanted to step inside a masterpiece? The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation has brought a touch of whimsy and wonder to Downtown Fullerton with its new interactive exhibit, […]
Fullerton High School Students Rally Against ICE in Peaceful Protest
Hundreds of students from Fullerton High School took to the streets on February 6, marching down Lemon Avenue to Chapman Avenue, then Chapman Avenue to Harbor Boulevard, and Berkley Avenue in a […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: The War on Dissent is also a war on education, literacy and reality
Librarians are the custodians and the guardians of the word. A literate, educated populace is one that can think for itself, draw its own conclusions about local, national and world events from […]
A Case Against ICE Illegal Actions in Minneapolis
The following is an excerpt of the judge’s discourse and entire transcript from several lawsuits brought against ICE and DHS for arresting/detaining citizens in Minneapolis without cause, sending them to detention centers […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Tragic Lessons of Xenophobia
Cynically Using Immigration and Intimidation to Lead Us to Despotism I write this on Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to a sincere commitment to two slogans that must be more than […]
Read the Early February 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Community Rally and School Walkout Planned for February 6 in Placentia Against ICE and Controversial School Board Resolution
A community protest is set to take place outside the Placentia Police Department on February 6 at 10:30 am, coinciding with a school walkout organized by students from El Dorado and Valencia […]
Orange County Students Protest Against ICE Raids on National Day of Action
Hundreds of Fullerton Joint Union High School District students from La Habra and Sonora high schools left classes and marched to La Habra City Hall on January 30, joining the National Shutdown […]
Fullerton City Council Delays Amicus Brief in ACLU Lawsuit Amid Court Developments
The Fullerton City Council expressed its intention to support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit, Perdomo v. Nome, by voting on August 19, 2025, to issue an amicus brief. This decision […]
Community Alert: Join the Discussion at Fullerton City Council Meeting!
Residents of Fullerton, your voice matters! On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm, the City Council will hold a crucial meeting at Fullerton City Hall, located at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. […]
Impromptu Protest Against ICE Draws Support on Harbor Blvd
A spontaneous protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unfolded on the busy intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue at 4 pm on January 30. Organized by a small group […]
opinion: Fighting Against Fascism: What You Can Do in Troubling Times
“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 the people peaceably […]
West Fullerton Little League Announces Leadership Changes and Fundraising Success
West Fullerton Little League (WFLL) is embarking on an exciting new chapter, marked by fresh leadership and a reinvigorated board dedicated to enhancing the league’s future. With a new president at the […]
Public Hearing on Restaurant Use Permit for Kickin’ Crab to sell alcohol in Fullerton
The City of Fullerton will hold a public hearing on February 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm via virtual meeting to discuss an Administrative Restaurant Use Permit for Kickin’ Crab at 150 South […]
Nurses Begin Strike Over Patient Care & Kaiser investments in ICE
Over 30,000 nurses went on strike January 26, 2026 at 21 Kaiser Permanente locations in California. Kaiser nurses strike statement Profits Over Patients: Read Our New Report The report (CLICK HERE) documents […]
FPD officer’s kind Christmas alternative to a ticket spurs $10,000 donation
A flashing blue light in the rear-view mirror might have killed Albert Bushala’s holiday spirit, even happening just a few days before Christmas. Bushala apologized and listened respectfully as FPD […]
Fullerton Police Fail to Warn Schools of Alleged Gunman While Assisting ICE
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
Reviewing This Side of Death by Local Author Mike McNichols
This Side of Death is a 2011 novel published by Glass Darkly, an indie horror publishing company, and written by author Mike McNichols, a local resident of Placentia. It met moderate, but not overwhelming, […]
Commentary: Trump: The Peace, Uh Make that, Piece President
Peace in the Middle East or the Middle East in Pieces? “ A little piece of Poland, A little piece of France, A little piece of Portugal, And Austria perchance” Mel Brooks […]
Saturday, Jan 24 Fullerton Vigil for 37-year old Nurse killed by ICE
Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by federal ICE agents, was a 37–year–old intensive care unit nurse who worked at a VA hospital. “Pretti was a US citizen […]
City of Fullerton Seeks Community Input for 2026 Annual Action Plan
Fullerton Community Needs Survey 2026 The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This plan is required […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Update on the North OC Plume
About 50 residents attended the January 22 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) meeting at the Fullerton Community Center. The presentation by EPA Remedial Project Manager Amanda Cruz updated the 6.4-mile North Orange County Plume and the […]
Fullerton Parents Ask: Why Did Fullerton Police Seem to Assist ICE Instead of Protecting Kids?
We are a group of Fullerton parents who are deeply concerned about what occurred in our community this morning January 22, 2026. What it appeared to be—plainly and unmistakably—was the Fullerton Police […]
Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors Meeting January 28
Staying healthy isn’t just workouts and veggies. It’s about reliable wastewater services that keep our community and environment healthy. For more than 70 years OCSan have safely collected, treated and recycled the […]
High School Students Join Nationwide Walkout
Pacifica High School Students – more than 50 of them- walked out of their final period class at 2 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 20, and began demonstrating on the corner of […]
Californians Rally Across Orange County for “Free America Walkout
Tens of thousands of Californians signed up to take to the streets in a nationwide protest known as the “Free America Walkout,” on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Pockets of protestors popped […]
Fullerton Public Library Hosts Author Talk Featuring Local Novelist Linda Zohman Avellar
Residents of Fullerton are invited to an engaging author talk with local writer Linda Zohman Avellar, who will be showcasing her recently published debut novel, “Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.” The […]
Free America Walkout January 20 – The People can Walkout
Residents of Orange County aim to find unity and work to keep our freedoms intact and seek liberty for those in danger by federal agencies and actions by the Trump White House, […]
