Family, friends, and residents of Gordon Lane Nursing Home staff gathered on October 12, 2025, to celebrate the remarkable life of Dahyabhai M. Patel, who marked his 107th birthday. Mr. Patel […]
Fullerton Resident Celebrates 107 Years
Revitalizing Downtown Fullerton: Community Concerns and Aspirations
What types of businesses do you think would enrich the experience of downtown? A recent survey by the Fullerton Observer has gathered insights from 465 local residents about enhancing the downtown experience. […]
Young Observers: Early October 2025
National Bullying Prevention Month by Yoyo, 8th grade Although October is best known for falling leaves, pumpkins, and Halloween excitement, it is also National Bullying Prevention Month —a time to focus on […]
Fullerton Bicyclists Beware
Last July on a Friday at approximately 7:45 am, an experienced bicyclist riding westbound on Wilshire Ave. and crossing Harbor Blvd. in downtown Fullerton, and wearing a bright neon yellow helmet and […]
City of Fullerton Offers Free Trees to Residents for Parkway Planting
In an effort to enhance the city’s green spaces, the City of Fullerton is providing free trees to residents looking to beautify their parkways. This initiative aims to plant new trees in […]
Protecting the Community: Free Training on ICE Incursions
In light of recent concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities, the Orange County Rapid Response Network is organizing a free training session aimed at educating community members on how to […]
Fullerton Seeks Community Input for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
The City of Fullerton is taking significant steps to enhance its resilience against natural disasters by updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This important initiative aims to address vulnerabilities to environmental […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: We need to talk about shelters again
“Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But since no one was listening, everything must be said again.”–Andre Gide In the mid-September letters column for the Observer, John H. […]
Healthy Awareness: Social Morality and Democracy
Nelson Mandela once said, “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they […]
Israeli-Hamas Gaza Agreement Met with Hope and Skepticism
The second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people was marked by solemn ceremonies among Israelis and their supporters both in the U.S. and internationally. […]
Read the Early October 2025 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the full in color PDF of the printed newspaper. The Fullerton Observer is an all volunteer newspaper established in 1978. There is no paywall ever. Our subscribers and […]
Fundraisers Established for Injured Cal State Fullerton Soccer Players
In the wake of a tragic incident involving members of California State University, Fullerton’s women’s soccer team, two separate GoFundMe campaigns have been initiated to support the families of critically injured players […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: The Silencing of the Lambs: Not Just About Kimmel and Colbert
Pastor Martin Niemoeller famously wrote, “First they came for the socialists, but I was not a socialist, so I said nothing.” Any allusion to Pastor Niemoeller instantly summons the history of how, […]
Balance & Change: A Time to Slow Down and Reflect
I love the fall. It is truly one of my favorite seasons, even in California, where we hardly see any change in the leaves. Fall just seems to be a time when […]
Lunch with the League: Meeting the Challenges of Public Education in the 21st Century
The League of Women Voters North OC is set to host an informative luncheon featuring guest speaker Dr. Steve McLaughlin, Ed.D., the superintendent of the Fullerton Joint Union High School District. The […]
An Open Letter To Fullerton’s Council Majority
Dear City Council, What I witnessed tonight was deeply disheartening. The decision made by this Council Majority disregarded both the data presented and the overwhelming public opposition. For those who campaigned on […]
Opinion: How Comfort and Convenience Shape Housing Politics in Haiti and the U.S.
It’s 7 AM in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I’m getting ready for school when my dad tells me classes are canceled again because of riots. People have flooded the streets, burning tires in protest […]
Video Observer: Remembering Artist Nixson Borah
Inside a glass display case outside Room 1004 at Fullerton College, candles of varying sizes sit in front of a small commemorative display memorializing multimedia artist and former Fullerton College faculty member, […]
Community Forest Management Plan will be presented to the City Council on October 7
The City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., featuring a presentation on the implementation update of the Community Forest Management Plan. The City of Fullerton […]
No Kings Orange County Saturday, October 18
Local “No Kings” Protests Those willing and able to stand up against the current administration’s actions which appear to be set to destroy democracy are invited to participate in “No Kings” gatherings […]
What Makes a Town Memorable? Locals Weigh in on Fullerton’s Future
The information below was gathered from 463 responses of the Fullerton Observer Survey titled “Re-imagining the Fullerton Community.” Residents interested in participating can still access the survey through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF4FCPgFd3l3WatMXZErG-kvQ3e5yiHFQPc71Xc7NWOEjGhA/viewform?usp=header, scan […]
Opinion: As the military occupies your town – give them flowers and a note
During some of the large anti-war demonstrations during the 1960s some of the protesters gave flowers to the troops faced off against them. In the 1967 March on the Pentagon it was the […]
Fast Fashion: A Growing Concern and the Shift Towards Sustainable Wardrobes
Fast food and fast fashion are a lot alike, and both have quite the effect on our health and the environment. These industries focus on getting things done quickly and cheaply, but […]
Free Taxi, Quilts, Fitness and more at Fullerton Community Center
People of all ages can find something fun to participate in at the Fullerton Community Center, 340 W Commonwealth Avenue. FAST has a pool offering adult lap-times and swimming lessons, the […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Supreme Court Rips Lady Justice’s Mask Off
The Supreme Court yesterday (September 8, 2025) threatened to put a knife into the very heart of what gives this nation any claim even to aspire to exceptionalism by allowing race, ethnicity […]
Video Observer: Discovering Brea’s Sculptural Art in Public Spaces
On a sweltering Sunday afternoon at the very end of August, I had a chance to visit Brea Gallery’s exhibition, “Mapping the Landscape: A 50 Year Dialogue with Art + the Community,” […]
Muckenthaler Cultural Center to Host Presentation on Fullerton’s Historic Past with Jesse La Tour
In celebration of its centennial anniversary, The Muckenthaler Cultural Center will host a special presentation this Thursday featuring historian Jesse La Tour. The event will explore what life in Fullerton was like […]
City Council Meeting September 16, 2025: Council Member Comments
Mayor Fred Jung Responded to Public Comments: Before we move on to the council reports, I want to address the question from a member of the public regarding trash holders. Mr. City […]
City of Fullerton Seeks Community Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Fullerton is actively seeking community input as it prepares to update its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This survey is essential for the city to qualify for Federal Emergency […]
City Council Meeting September 16, 2025: Public Comments
Thank you City Council for sending the brief against DHS and ICE Harry Langenbach: I live in Fullerton, and I want to express my gratitude on behalf of our Fullerton as Our […]
Opinion: At Home with the Homeless: A Reflection on Newsom’s Approach and the Broader Political Landscape
Newsom’s redistricting plan is a necessary evil. His plan to clear California’s streets of homeless encampments is not. What are the biggest stereotypes about homeless people? That they are drug addicts, mentally […]
The Roses: A Hit and a Miss
The allure of The Roses is undeniable: a late-summer release with A-list actors, a sharp script, and plenty of visual flair. In a market dominated by superheroes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman […]
Young Observers: mid-September 2025
The Surprising Behavior of Pigs by Alicia, 8th grade Society often sees pigs as muddy animals that roll around in the dirt. But they are much more interesting than that; smart, social […]
Rising Popularity of Pickleball Sparks Debate Over Court Usage and Accessibility Issues
As the popularity of pickleball surges, communities such as Fullerton are facing challenges regarding the use of recreational spaces. This fast-paced, family-friendly sport has drawn a dedicated following that is increasingly demanding […]
Zoot Suit Fashion Takes Center Stage at OC Fair
Pachucos and Pachucas ruled the runway at the OC fair on August 10th. Flexing the creations of Fullerton’s own El Pachuco Zoot Suits on Harbor, chicos and chicas strutted, flashed, and gave […]
