In a precautionary move, the City of Fullerton has announced the cancellation of this year’s First Night celebration, originally scheduled for New Year’s Eve. This decision follows forecasts predicting rain and high […]
I attended and spoke at the Fullerton City Council meeting on December 16, 2025. On the agenda was the question of whether to adhere to the custom of a fair rotation of […]
On a beautiful December 6, 2025 morning, the Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) proudly delivered $2,436.71 in gifts for local teenagers as part of the annual Spark of Love program, sponsored by the Fullerton Fire Department. […]
Local codes are written to promote consistency, safety, and order, yet strict enforcement can unintentionally create hardship for individuals facing disabilities, medical crises, financial instability, or unexpected emergencies. Integrating reasonable accommodations into […]
It is quite surprising that, for nearly 10 years, millions of people continue to spell MAGA incorrectly. Please let me explain that the correct spelling of MAGA is M-A-F-I-A. The leader of […]
The city of Fullerton announced on December 2 a series of measures in response to a tragic accident involving a California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) student. While the efforts, including infrastructure improvements […]
The ongoing homelessness crisis in Fullerton, mirrored by statistics showing 434 individuals experiencing homelessness locally and over 7,300 countywide, underscores the urgent need for a fundamental shift in approach: a commitment to […]
For thirty-one years, Fullerton’s neighbor, the City of Placentia, has celebrated tamalés, honoring Latin tradition and the food’s cultural roots with an annual festival, which typically takes place at the start of […]
Happy Jewelers, a family-owned business, opened its doors to students from the Fullerton Boys & Girls Club this month to promote interest in careers in the jewelry industry.* Co-owners Gabe and […]
Loneliness often stems from feeling disconnected from the people and communities around us. A survey conducted in August earlier this year with a sample of 3,199 participants found that 61% felt lonely […]
Holidays just don’t mean the same as you get older. All the beauty and pageantry of the decked halls, the holly and the ivy, the legion of Christmas specials, even the Yule […]
Some graffiti vandals spray walls with paint from cans. Trump spreads his name with gold plated signs on buildings. Trump’s need to rename places, programs and institutions by inserting his own name […]
It can be difficult to catch one’s breath and sift through reports to find accurate news – the list below includes links to both local and world news agencies known for accuracy. […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Authority has released the draft environmental document for a 30-mile segment in Southern California that clears the way to build from San Francisco to Anaheim. This […]
video starts at 15:11 The Fullerton City Council convened on December 16, 2025, in a meeting marked by discord as Fred Jung was selected as Mayor and Nick Dunlap as Mayor Pro […]
Alternative Pledge of Allegiance Judith Kaluzny: I am here to propose an alternative pledge. I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America and to the Republic, which it […]
Finals Week by Olive, 10th Grade Finals week is coming up and it is important to manage your stress and ace your tests. As a high school student, I’ve experienced test anxiety […]
Fullerton residents are encouraged to attend a crucial city council meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM, where the selection of the 2026 mayor and mayor pro tem will take […]
Read the full issue of the mid-December 2025 Fullerton Observer by clicking here. No paywall and in color.
On Saturday, December 13, approximately 60 residents, alongside representatives from Fullerton Parks and Recreation and local dignitaries, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase II of the Union Pacific Trail. This new […]
The Grand Opening Ceremony will begin at 10 am at Independence Park, 801 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton. Be among the first to walk, bike, and enjoy this brand-new greenbelt trail connecting our […]
A Fullerton homeowner’s legal battle over front-yard landscaping and parking rules demonstrates why city ordinances must include provisions for reasonable accommodations for residents facing hardships. His struggle underscores the broader failure […]
Korean Americans Targeted by ICE •38-year-old arrested, detained: The Korea Daily reports that a Korean-American – who arrived in the US at 3-months-old – was arrested and sent to detention at the […]
Note about the author: The author of this article is diagnosed with high-functioning autism, as well as so-called mild combined-presentation ADHD. He received his diagnosis in May of 2023 and acknowledges and […]
Traveling a short way down Harbor Boulevard over the 91 Freeway from Fullerton to Anaheim, it’s hard not to notice Pearson Park. With a brightly colored mural honoring Kobe and Gianna Bryant, […]
The 21st annual Fullerton Women’s Leadership Forum (FWLF) took place on December 3, 2025, honoring six remarkable women for their contributions to the community. The event celebrated leaders from various sectors, […]
About Snakes by Muireann, 2nd Grade Do you find snakes creepy? Don’t! There is nothing to be afraid of! You might be thinking, “But don’t they bite?” Snakes only bite for prey or if they […]
And now we have had Thanksgiving, the least commercial of all the winter festivities. Can you name ten Christmas songs? Easy-peasy. But try naming even one Thanksgiving song. The only one you’ll […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has released the draft environmental document for a 30-mile segment in Southern California that clears the way to build from San […]
For years, Fullerton’s politics have been shaped by two major forces: the police and fire unions and local real estate speculator and activist Tony Bushala. These two blocs have often clashed, most […]
These statements have been transcribed and summarized. They are not exact quotes from the speakers. Watch the December 2 City Council meeting to hear full public comments here: https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/2192 Entrepreneurship for High […]
The United to End Homelessness initiative is inviting residents to participate in the rescheduled “Person in Front of You” community aerial photo event on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Originally planned for an […]
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Of all the people I ever thought to ask that rhetorical question about, Katrina Foley wasn’t even on the long list. Since her election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors (OC […]
“Is this the end of Little Caesar?” Trump’s Titanic ego hit an iceberg last night (November 4) in the off off-year election of 2025. It wasn’t gigantic as icebergs go but it […]
