(Stay tuned for upcoming separate article on the 25 public commenters and discussion at the 10/21/25 council meeting about city help for local immigrant families affected by ICE raids.) Below see Comments […]
In a show of solidarity and civic engagement, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University Fullerton (CSUF) staged a peaceful occupation of the university’s administration building […]
Mental Health by Olive, 10th grade Mental health, while just as important as physical health, is often overlooked. Close friends and family members may often be silently struggling with their mental health. […]
Live music performance has an overwhelmingly positive impact on a city and helps bring in revenue. Amongst audiences, it bridges artificial borders between diverse groups of people. It attracts youth to music […]
The recent noise ordinance proposed by the Fullerton City Council raises serious concerns for the local small business community. By imposing a strict cut-off for outdoor entertainment at 10 pm, the […]
Above: A few of the 1200 OLLI members pose for a photo. OLLI members were recently shocked to learn that the university plans to evict them from their current building and move […]
Madero 1899, a restaurant offering traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine, located at 111 N. Harbor Boulevard, will be hosting an event titled“Ritmos Del Corazon” on November 2, 2025. It’s a celebration of […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
